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In IP Litigator, David McIntosh and Sam Ross Examine a Potential Cautionary Tale in Patent Assignments
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:

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In IP Litigator, David McIntosh and Sam Ross Examine a Potential Cautionary Tale in Patent Assignments

In an IP Litigator article, IP transactions partner David McIntosh and IP transactions associate Sam Ross examined a potential cautionary tale in patent assignments.

In the case Causam Enterprises, Inc. v. International Trade Commission, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) found that an invention assignment agreement that broadly assigned the ... Show Full Article

Reed Smith partners Jennifer DePriest and Monique Bhargava named as Crain's Chicago Business Notable Women in Law
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release:

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Reed Smith partners Jennifer DePriest and Monique Bhargava named as Crain's Chicago Business Notable Women in Law

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CHICAGO -Global law firm Reed Smith announced today that Jennifer DePriest and Monique "Nikki" Bhargava have been named as Crain's Chicago Business Notable Women in Law 2026, honoring their exemplary leadership, professional success, community and pro bono involvement, and commitment to mentoring the next generation of legal professionals.

As managing ... Show Full Article

Meister to Speak at the National College of Probate Judges 2026 Spring Conference
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:

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Meister to Speak at the National College of Probate Judges 2026 Spring Conference

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Julia B. Meister, head of Taft's Wealth Transfer Litigation practice, is a featured presenter at the upcoming National College of Probate Judges 2026 Spring Conference. Meister will present "Mediation from the Standpoint of a Probate Practitioner" on May 7. The National College of Probate Judges (NCPJ) was organized in 1968 to improve the administration of justice in courts with probate jurisdiction. ... Show Full Article

McDonald Hopkins Issues Commentary: Illinois Proposes Expanded Healthcare Transaction Reporting - Implications for Corporate Practice of Medicine and Private Equity Structures
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 3 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 2, 2026, by associate Taylor Semakula, counsel Rick Hindmand and members Emily Johnson and Elizabeth Sullivan:

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Illinois proposes expanded healthcare transaction reporting: Implications for corporate practice of medicine and private equity structures

The Illinois General Assembly is considering legislation that would significantly expand the state's healthcare transaction reporting requirements. While the proposed bills do not directly amend Illinois' Corporate Practice of Medicine (CPOM) ... Show Full Article

McDonald Hopkins Issues Commentary: IRS Provides Updated Safe Harbor 402 Notices for Eligible Rollover Distributions From Qualified Retirement Plans
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 3 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 2, 2026, by counsel Jason Faust:

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IRS provides updated safe harbor 402(f) notices for eligible rollover distributions from qualified retirement plans

The IRS recently issued Notice 2026-13, which provides updated safe harbor explanations that plan administrators may use to satisfy the eligible rollover distribution explanation requirement of Section 402(f) of the Internal Revenue Code (often referred to as the "Special Tax Notice" requirement).

Under Section 402(f) of the Code, at least 30 ... Show Full Article

Gaming Partner Copp Elected to RGCS Advisory Committee
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:

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Gaming Partner Copp Elected to RGCS Advisory Committee

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Taft Chicago partner Kim Copp has been elected to the Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga (RGCS) Advisory Committee. The committee brings together gaming professionals who will help support the organization's growth and strengthen the conference's impact.

The Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga brings together professionals, decision-makers and stakeholders in the gaming and racing industry to discuss trends and key ... Show Full Article

Attorney Michael Minton Presents at Statewide Agribusiness Industry Conference
ORLANDO, Florida, March 3 -- Dean Mead, a law firm, issued the following news release:

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Attorney Michael Minton Presents at Statewide Agribusiness Industry Conference

Dean Mead Tax and Estate Planning attorney Michael Minton served as a panelist during the Saunders Lay of the Land Conference. Addressing "Tax Reform & Estate Planning - Opportunities & Strategies," panelists provided practical insights on topics such as estate planning, property sales, and business investments.

When asked about the impact of taxes on estate planning, Michael shared, "The tax tail should not wag the dog." ... Show Full Article