Shareholder J. Michael Pennekamp was interviewed on SuperYacht Radio discussing the potential liabilities and legal issues that face the yachting industry, the potential pitfalls with insurance and the positives as we begin to re-open businesses. 

To listen to the interview, click here.

Shareholder Joseph R. Englander presented in the Strafford live webinar, "Trademark Registration: Overcoming Failure-to-Function Refusals, Meeting Use and Distinctiveness Requirements" on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

This CLE live webinar guided IP counsel on avoiding or overcoming potential roadblocks to trademark registration for failure to function under the Lanham Act. The panel discussed the use and distinctiveness requirements and how the USPTO and courts have treated the issue. They also provided best practices for overcoming failure-to-function refusals. There was also a live Q&A after the presentation for all participants.

For more information on the program, please click here: https://bit.ly/2VHMHZC

Shareholder Joseph Englander will be moderating a panel on "Potential Health Risks & Regulatory Hurdles Associated with Cannabis & Its Concentrates" at the American Bar Association 2020 Environmental & Energy, Mass Torts, and Products Liability Litigation Committees' Joint Regional CLE Program. The panel will be discussing the findings and standing questions regarding the potential toxicological effects of cannabis extracts with a focus on increased potency, solvent and pesticide residues, terpenes, solvent impurities and flavorings/fragrances.

For more information, click here.

Walter Latimer and Bruno Renda will be spoke in a Strafford live webinar, "Motor Carrier Claims for Negligent Entrustment, Hiring and Retention," on Tuesday December 3^rd. 

Success on negligent entrustment, hiring or retention claims may result in increased compensatory damages, the potential for punitive damages, expanded discovery, and evidentiary and admissibility advantages for the victim. However, proving or defending these claims can be time consuming and expensive.

This panel guided personal injury counsel in elements of each claim, defense theory, apportioning liability and damages, impact of admission, best practices for defense counsel, and more. Panelists also covered other pressing issues such as: what are the legal and practical considerations for personal injury attorneys pursuing these claims, and what defenses are often raised in these claims? As well as how to think outside of the box regarding potential claims in a truck case, maximizing recovery for your client. 

For more information on the webinar, click here.

This year's Annual UM Tailgate was set for the UM v. Georgia Tech game where Shareholder George Koonce and his family once again put on quite a spread! Thanks to all of our attorneys, friends and clients that attended.