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Litigation | Patent

Analyzing the Panoply of Issues Swirling Around Life Sciences Patent Litigation

McGuireWoods partners Ben Hsing, Wanda French-Brown and Irene Hudson, a former patent examiner and two former pharmacists respectively, discuss recent trends driving increased ANDA and other patent litigation activity for life sciences companies.

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Banking

McGuireWoods and Bank of America Partner for Progress On Diversity & Inclusion

In an effort to elevate discussions surrounding diversity and inclusion in the legal department, McGuireWoods and Bank of America joined one another in what proved to be an inspiring event for all.

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Data Analytics

Data Centers on the Rise

The rise of off-site data centers for the collection, storage and protection of business information is driven largely by greater awareness of the value of data and the risks of loss or theft. For those involved in this fast-growing business, it’s crucial to understand best practices and how to manage risks associated with data centers and collection.

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Whistleblower Complaints Normally do not Deserve Privilege Protection

Many if not most corporate and other institutions have established whistleblower "hotlines" or otherwise encouraged whistleblowers to come forward with complaints. Depending on the complaint, work product protection frequently kicks in. But do such communications from an employee themselves deserve privilege protection?

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Privilege Issues In High-Profile Corporate Sexual Harassment Case: Part IV

The last three Privilege Points described six favorable analyses from a Southern District of New York decision (Judge Gorenstein) assessing defendant Barnes & Noble's privilege assertions covering its investigation and later firing of its CEO for sexual harassment. Parneros v. Barnes & Noble, Inc., 332 F.R.D. 482 (S.D.N.Y. 2019).

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Privilege

Privilege Issues In High-Profile Corporate Sexual Harassment Case: Part III

The last two Privilege Points described four favorable analyses from a Southern District of New York decision (Judge Gorenstein) assessing defendant Barnes & Noble’s privilege assertions covering its investigation and later firing of its CEO for sexual harassment. Parneros v. Barnes & Noble, Inc., 332 F.R.D. 482 (S.D.N.Y. 2019).

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Privilege

Privilege Issues In High-Profile Corporate Sexual Harassment Case: Part II

Last week’s Privilege Point described two favorable analyses from a Southern District of New York decision (Judge Gorenstein) assessing defendant Barnes & Noble’s privilege assertions covering its investigation and later firing of its CEO for sexual harassment. Parneros v. Barnes & Noble, Inc., 382 F.R.D. 482 (S.D.N.Y. 2019).

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