The United States Patent and Trademark Office has released updated guidelines for examining patent applications in emerging technologies, including AI. Dorsey attorneys provide insights about strategies that patent applicants should consider when seeking to protect AI-related technologies. Read more about these updates here: https://lnkd.in/eCRcarQZ Gina Cornelio | Anthony Jones | Kerry Lee Andken | Megan Goodwin Miller
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Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner. With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia, Dorsey provides an integrated, proactive approach to its clients' legal and business needs. Dorsey represents a number of the world's most successful companies from a wide range of industries, including leaders in the health care and life sciences industries. The Firm’s largest office is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dorsey’s diverse client base includes more than one-third of Fortune 100 companies. Dorsey is a leader in mergers and acquisitions work. Every year since 1994, Dorsey has ranked in the top 10 among all law firms for the number of U.S. M&A deals completed (Thomson Reuters). Dorsey is a leader in Canadian cross-border capital-markets and M&A transactions, as well as securities work on other international transactions including India, China and Hong Kong offerings. Dorsey’s Advocacy Group has over 300 lawyers licensed to practice before courts in 35 states and seven countries. Since 2008, Dorsey’s London tax litigation practice has been ranked in the top tier of Legal 500 and Chambers U.K. The Firm was founded over 100 years ago at the request of a company that is still a valued client of the Firm. Among Dorsey’s many distinguished alumni are U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun, noted law professor and scholar William Prosser, Minnesota’s first woman judge Betty Washburn, former U.S. Vice President and Ambassador to Japan Walter Mondale, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, former Corporation Counsel of the City of New York Zachary Carter, and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Recognized for our dedication to community, Dorsey has met the ABA Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge every year since the Challenge began in 1993 by devoting more than 3% of billable hours to pro bono work.
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Iowa's fetal heartbeat law, House File 732, took effect on July 29. It bans abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, with exceptions for rape, incest, non-viability of the fetus, and medical emergencies. Understanding this law and its implications is crucial for hospitals and providers in Iowa. Explore the law and its impact on healthcare practices here: https://lnkd.in/gdPZqtzz Alissa Smith | Lillie C. Cox
Iowa Fetal Heartbeat Law to Go Into Effect on July 29, 2024 | Health Law
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Dorsey’s London corporate team has been shortlisted in the Corporate Team of the Year category at the 2024 Legal Business Awards by Legal Business Magazine. It follows on from the team being shortlisted for The Lawyer Awards earlier this year and is a testament to their industry-leading work. https://lnkd.in/dr554dBE
Shortlist – Legal Business Awards
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Congratulations to the 18 Dorsey attorneys from our Seattle office named to the 2024 Super Lawyers & Rising Stars lists. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g27t27Vw
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Dorsey’s London office raised nearly £1000 for the London Legal Support Trust, a charity dedicated to removing barriers to accessing justice. Seven Dorsey team members completed a 10km walking route to support this cause. Thank you to everyone who participated!
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Congratulations to Dorsey attorneys Mike Grisham, Michael Mills, and Bonnie Paskvan for being recognized as Alaska Business Legal Elite. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/esW3D3pG
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Partner David Tang shares his insights on recent court decisions against the SEC in a Private Funds CFO article. Read how these decisions will heavily impact SEC rulemaking. Learn more (A free account is required): https://lnkd.in/gAftkDDx
David Tang Shares Observations on SEC's Recent Constraints After Several Judgements
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A diverse and inclusive workplace drives success for our people and clients. We are proud to have advanced in the National Law Journal Diversity, LGBTQ+, and Women in Law Scorecards. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g9cpxXWx
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Dorsey partner Fernando Avelar was recognized by the Dallas Hispanic Bar Association. During his time at Dorsey, Fernando has shown exceptional talent in helping businesses with mergers, acquisitions, and investments. Outside of work, he is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the legal field and actively volunteers in the Dallas community. We are ecstatic to have Fernando as part of the Dorsey team!
DHBA Law Partner Member Highlight Congratulations to Fernando Avelar, who was named law firm partner this year at Dorsey & Whitney LLP. He is a highly skilled attorney with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and private equity transactions. Throughout his legal career, he has established a reputation as a trusted advisor and advocate for clients ranging from start-ups to large corporations. Over the years, Fernando has worked on numerous complex M&A transactions, including both domestic and cross-border deals. He has represented clients in a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, food and beverage, and financial services, among others. He has also advised clients on a wide range of corporate matters, such as corporate governance, securities law compliance, and general corporate counseling. In addition to his M&A work, Fernando has extensive experience in venture capital and private equity transactions. He also regularly represents professional athletes in both sports and non-sports transactions. When he is not practicing law, Fernando enjoys attending live music events and traveling to new places in the world, and is actively involved in the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program.
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In this SharkCast episode, Dorsey Attorneys Jennifer Coates, Ashley Repp & Podcast Host/Partner Kent Schmidt discuss how to handle hostile adversaries in litigation, what courts are doing about a lack of civility, and secrets to keeping a level head and maintaining mental health during the battle. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gtA5gyue