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Troutman Pepper Locke Earns Recognition in 2026 IP Stars Rankings
Eleven Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys have been recognized by Managing Intellectual Property in the 2026 edition of IP Stars. The annual guide ranks law firms and lawyers based on research conducted by Managing IP, covering both contentious and non-contentious work.
Practical IP Lessons From the Field: Field Trials, Trade Secrets, and the Hydrogen Horizon
[co-author: Stephanie Jackson]* Field trials and early-stage IP protection: Field trials, commonly used in the oil and gas industry, present a range of intellectual property risks that can largely be mitigated through proactive measures including nondisclosure agreements, noncompete agreements, and joint inventor agreements.
Practical IP Lessons From the Field: Field Trials, Trade Secrets, and the Hydrogen Horizon
Stephanie Jackson, a 2026 summer associate with Troutman Pepper Locke who is not admitted to practice law in any jurisdiction, also contributed to this article. Field trials and early-stage IP protection: Field trials, commonly used in the oil and gas industry, present a range of intellectual property risks that can largely be mitigated through proactive measures including nondisclosure agreements, noncompete agreements, and joint inventor agreements.
Why 2026 Medicare Advantage Performance Still Rises or Falls on Core Clinical Interventions | JD Supra
The Landscape for Medicare Advantage (MA) quality, as we know is ever evolving, particularly in light of the just released Contract Year (CY) 2027 Proposed Rule. The proposal, as currently written, proposes major changes to Star Ratings and the ongoing integration initiatives for dual- eligible members. While these policies are not yet finalized, they offer signals from The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) about where this administration is hoping to take the MA industry.
The Role of Accounting in Society in India Prior to British Colonization
Abstract This paper focuses on the role of accounting in society in the Indian subcontinent prior to British colonization. While historically the Indian sub-continent was often divided into local kingdoms and dynasties, domination by foreign entities was realtively rare. There were three significant periods during which the Indian subcontinent was controlled by foreign entities, namely: the Delhi Sultanate (1200-1525), the Mughal Empire (1525-1720), and British colonization (1720-1947).
Federal Circuit Clarifies Liability of Foreign Revenue for U.S. Domestic Patent Infringement | JD Supra
In a ruling with significant implications for both plaintiffs and defendants in patent infringement disputes, the Federal Circuit recently clarified the law on using foreign revenue as a damages base for U.S. patent infringement. Brumfield v. IBG LLC, 97 F.4th 854 (Fed. Cir. 2024). The decision ultimately opens the door for awarding foreign damages in more cases.
Why a Guardian paywall would be good for journalism
For many people, the current British mediascape makes for a distressing prospect. The 2010s behemoth that was Buzzfeed News has just been closed down, and Vice Media has gone bankrupt. Game-changing publications like Gal-Dem have shuttered, and even the ballsy cultural plinth that is The Quietus had to launch an appeal to keep the lights on. At the same time, what our American cousins call ‘legacy publications’ are flourishing – pre-tax profits at Times Media have risen 115% to £73.2 million.
What it Takes to Score in High-Stakes Sports Acquisitions
Click here to listen to the audio. Summary It’s time to play ball, both on the field and off. As this year’s pro football season culminates with the big game, the business of sports is booming. More teams are for sale, buyers are lining up, and valuations are through the roof. Join The Sidley Podcast host and Sidley partner, , as he speaks with two of the firm’s thought leaders on the sports industry — and .
The Madrid Protocol - August 2022 | JD Supra
August 19, 2022 Mark Backofen, Charles Baker, Sharon Blinkoff, Alan Clement Locke Lord LLP + Follow x Following x Following - Unfollow Contact To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: The United States is a party to the Madrid Protocol, an international treaty simplifying and centralizing the process for registering trademarks on an international basis.
Redmon named Lake Wales Citizen of Year
Removing the Barriers Initiative founder Bill Redmon was awarded the Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Council “Citizen of the Year” on Nov. 19 at the Lake Ashton Clubhouse. Redmon has served the Lake Wales community for more than 50 years, leading nonprofit organizations including Lake Aurora Christian Camp for 34 years, being a past Lake Wales Rotary president and being a past Circle of Friends Ministry leader.
Municipal elections Nov. 2
On Tuesday, Nov. 2 there will be municipal elections in Winter Haven, Fort Meade and Lakeland. In Winter Haven, Matthew Logan Crowley is challenging longtime Winter Haven City Commission member James H. “JP” Powell for Seat 5. In Fort Meade, three people are competing for the seat vacated by Richard Cochrane who moved out of the area: Ashlee Dishong, Herlinda Resendez and Jim “Possum” Schaill. Mayor Samuel Berien has a challenger named Barbara Arnold, who wants to hold seat 5.
Miracle Toyota CEO publishes first book
Murphy Auto Group CEO Michael Murphy (owner of Miracle Toyota in Haines City) wrote a book about his father that was published recently. The business leader hosted a book signing at Miracle Toyota on Nov. 18 in Haines City. Titled “Dennisisms” the book is about Michael's late father Dennis Lee Murphy – a professional baseball player who later got into the car business. Polk State College staff helped Murphy to write his first book.
Hezbollah MP: Saudi Arabia seeking revenge on Lebanon for Yemen war loss
Press TV: Amid a diplomatic dispute with Saudi Arabia and its regional allies, a Lebanese lawmaker says the country that failed in its war on Yemen is now planning to take revenge against Lebanon over its support for the oppressed Yemeni people during the devastating military aggression.
$107M budget approved in Haines City
Around 20 years ago, Haines City Vice Mayor Horace West was elected to the City Commission, and then later helped pass his first city budget – a budget of roughly $20 million. On Sept. 23, the vice mayor and other city commissioners unanimously approved a $107 million city budget. “Who knows what it (the city budget) will be 20 years from now,” West said. City commissioners voted to collect around 4 percent more property taxes this fiscal year, compared to last year.
3 Tips for changing career path
There comes a time when everybody feels the need to reassess their life, career and goals. That can sometimes result in dramatic changes, but taking a new career path often seems difficult or even impossible. Return to higher education There are lots of benefits associated with higher education. People with degrees are more employable, tend to earn a higher wage and are better placed for promotion.
Winter Haven celebrates Charlie Bird
The Winter Haven community had the opportunity to celebrate the retirement of former Winter Haven Police Department Chief Charlie Bird during a ceremony at Nora Mayo Hall on May 12. Bird retired as chief on April 10 due to retirement rules for police officers, took a week-long vacation, and then returned to work as the Winter Haven Public Safety Director on April 19. Former WHPD Deputy Chief David Brannan was promoted to take over as chief.
Alternate Ending: Lord of The Rings | The Betrayal of Frodo
By this time we all know the ending of The Lord Of The Rings. We know of the valiant effort put forth by the Hobbits to destroy the one ring once and for all. But what we don’t know is the alternate ending that could have been. This is that tale. The Return of the King? Ney. This is “The Betrayal of Frodo”. A much darker tale than you saw on the big screen many years ago. Let’s begin shall we.
The Madrid Protocol | JD Supra
The United States is a party to the Madrid Protocol, an international treaty simplifying the process for registering trademarks on an international basis. This treaty allows owners of U.S. trademark registrations and pending applications for registration to utilize a simplified and streamlined procedure for obtaining trademark protection in many foreign jurisdictions. Locke Lord LLP has experience in trademark protection and licensing, in the United States and internationally.
Homecoming: Season 1 First Reaction
Homecoming is an Amazon series directed by Mr. Robot’s Sam Esmail. It has all the feel of Mr. Robot but with a different spin. It’s like MR. Robot meets “Get Out”. Homecoming focuses on U.S. veterans coming back from war to a new experimental treatment facility. The goal is to transition back to civilian life or so it seems. The show has that eery claustrophobic feel throughout each episode. Followed by the desperate feeling of needing to just know what is going on here.
Film Review: Guns Akimbo - A 2020 Cult Classic!
Man is Daniel Radcliffe a truly underrated actor. Ever since departing from being The Boy Who Lived for 8 films, Radcliffe has been on a tear when it comes to smaller underrated films. Sure they are weird and out there. But sometimes that is just what the Dr. ordered when you’re sitting at home late night with nothing better to do. Funny enough sitting at home with nothing better to do is what gets our main character Miles (Radcliffe) into the outrageous predicament he finds himself in Guns Akimbo.
The Growing Disconnect Between Capitalism And Reality
Recently the Coronavirus Pandemic has shined a spotlight on many of the issues our global economy has been facing for the past decade. While it’s been a mission creep, I believe that things must change for us to survive. And when I say “us”. I mean the working class with no savings, no equity, and no safety net. The world has become overpopulated and competition for quality jobs too fierce as the number of those jobs is slowly shrinking and disappearing thanks to automation.
This Poblacion Library Has a 100-Year-Old Bottle of Absinthe Worth P500,000
At a spritely 40 years of age, one would not picture Lee Watson as the wise sage and pioneering beverage expert responsible for the most famed drinking establishments in the country.
Proposed toll road discussed at Polk State College
By CHARLES BAKER Sun Newspapers POLK COUNTY — The Southwest-Central Florida Connector, a toll road that could extend from Polk County to Alligator Alley in Collier County by 2030, was discussed during an all day meeting at the Polk State College Lakeland campus Oct. 30.
Readers Write: Cowboys, guns and Texas
Growing up in the 1950s, I was a big fan of Cowboys. No! Not the pro football team from Dallas, but cowboy stars like Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, The Lone Ranger and Tonto, Hopalong Cassidy, “Wild Bill” Hickok, Lash LaRue, Johnny Mack Brown, The Durango Kid and The Cisco Kid, just to name a few. Boy! They always got the bad guys. And could they shoot. They were my heroes and I could shoot too. With my two six guns in my holster, I would challenge anyone to a draw.
CHARLES BAKER
Charles Albert Baker, age 72 passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019 following a series of health issues. He was a life resident of Bandera County. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on Aug. 25, 1946 to Minnie Ruth Clark Baker and Blanton Gale Baker. Charles attended school in Medina, Texas and later attended and graduated from Southwest Texas University. In his lifetime, he worked as a ranch foreman, as a plumber, for the City of Kerrville and had been a high school ag teacher.
Pirate Raas to compete in Atlanta dance competition
As the only Indian dance team at East Carolina University prepares to compete in a Georgia dance competition next month, members of Pirate Raas hope to showcase their mission of inclusivity and cultural education on a national stage.Bina Amin, the president of the Pirate Raas dance team, said the organization was founded in order to “put ECU on the board for Indian dance, but also to preserve and share Indian culture.”“Many Indian students at ECU have ‘grown out of temple,’ and many people...
Rapper Taylor Bennett to talk career, bisexuality
Celebrating pride month at East Carolina University, ECU’s Student Activities Board will host rapper, Taylor Bennett, in Hendrix Theatre tomorrow.Headlined as “SAB Initiatives Presents: Taylor Bennett,” the event will feature Bennett as a keynote speaker, where he will discuss his life as an African-American bisexual male and his journey in the music industry.The event will consist of a 45 minute guided discussion, followed by a 15 minute Q&A with the audience.
Let’s call the ‘vandals’ what they really are
We need to dust off the English books!The people who knock down statues aren’t protesters; they are vandals.Dictionary definitions: “Protester: someone who complains strongly about something, someone who protests publicly, especially as a part of a group, Someone who shows their disagreement with something by standing somewhere shouting, carrying a sign etc.”The definition of “vandal” is “a person who intentionally damages public or private property.”We allow and protect protesters.
Senate Bill 720, A Knife at the Heart of America's Constitution - Veterans Today
A big question is beginning to loom in the minds of all true Christians and patriotic Americans. How can US Senators and Congress people who swear an oath and allegiance to serve and protect the US Constitution, Bill of Rights and the American people also legally, and with due good conscience, hold a dual citizenship with Israel?
Is Russia becoming the Free Trade forum for the Universe?
Macron’s St. Petersburg mission: Keep Russia in the European family [ Editor’s Note: Some high stakes geopolitical poker has been going on at the Saint Petersburg Forum, where once again Putin is holding the stage as ground zero for free trade and a multi-polar world.
Is US Afghanistan policy failing on purpose?
Why is the US continuing the stalemate in Afghanistan as a matter of policy? Afghans question US worth in Taliban fight, as Pentagon watchdog admits ‘lack of progress’ [ Editor’s Note: My question inthe title is a serious one because it does not take a genius to understand that an incremental increase in US ground troops would be easily countered by additional Taliban recruiting to drive out the infidels.
The world is getting much more dangerous - Greensboro News & Record: Letters To Editor
North Korea just announced a successful hydrogen bomb test. U.S. soldiers still are being killed in Afghanistan. Russia has annexed part of Ukraine and is threatening Georgia. India and Pakistan (both nuclear powers) are in a serious face-off. Saudi Arabia and Iran are on the verge of war. The Taliban is reported to have regained much of its strength. America has begun to see Islamic terrorism on our soil.
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