The Definitive Guide to Cumis Counsel Cumis counsel refers to the independent attorney whom a defendant is entitled to retain in a liability insurance claim — where there is a conflict of interest between the defendant and the insurance company. The term Cumis Counsel...
The Guide to Executive Compensation Clawback Provisions for In-House Lawyers A clawback provision, clause, or agreement is often included in a financial contract and outlines how money previously paid to an employee must be returned to the employer, based on certain...
How to Choose a Complex Commercial Litigation Attorney Complex commercial litigation generally describes a range of legal disputes pursued or filed by companies and businesses. Choosing an attorney or law firm can be a daunting task, unless approached in an organized...
Ryan Abbott Named “50 Most Influential People in IP” Partner Ryan Abbott has been selected as one of the 50 most influential people in IP for 2019 by Managing Intellectual Property magazine. Ryan’s listing notes that, “[h]is work on artificial intelligence (AI) and IP...
Court of Appeal Rules Materiality is Imperative for Order Disqualifying Counsel In a published opinion (38 Cal.App.5th 1069), the 2nd District of the Court of Appeal reversed a trial court order disqualifying Richie Litigation, P.C. from representing Plaintiff and...
FT: “A patent predicament: who owns an AI-generated invention?” October 6, 2019 — Excerpt. Originally published in Financial Times Brown, Neri, Smith & Khan LLP partner, Ryan Abbott, was recently quoted in the Financial Times, regarding his groundbreaking efforts...
