Robinson+Cole Receives 33 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and Four National Rankings in Latest U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”

Robinson+Cole received 33 first-tier metropolitan rankings and four national rankings in the 2020 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” The national rankings are in the areas of Information Technology Law, Labor Law - Management , Land Use & Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Law firms included in the publication are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Read more in the press release.

John Cordani Authors Connecticut Law Tribune Article on State Court Patent Law Disputes

Business Litigation Group lawyer John L. Cordani authored the article “A Batman Car-Seat Patent, Bane of the State Court Docket” published in the Connecticut Law Tribune on October 23, 2019. The article focuses on state court patent law disputes using Inspired Development Group LLC v. Inspired Products Group, LLC d/b/a KidsEmbrace as an example. The case involves a series of design patents covering children’s car seats shaped like cartoon and comic book characters, the most important of which was one in the shape of Batman, and the dispute that arose over royalty payments. Read the article.

52 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

A total of 52 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named to Super Lawyers® lists in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2019. In addition, 32 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.”

The following lawyers were named to the Top 50: 2019 Connecticut Super Lawyers list: Denis C. Cavanaugh, Gregory R. Faulkner, Linda L. Morkan, Todd R. Regan, and Jeffrey J. White. Linda also appears on the Top 25: 2019 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers list.

The Super Lawyers designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas. An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here. Read more in the press release.

Maria Scungio Quoted in Managing IP Article on Trademark Fair Use

Intellectual Property + Technology Group lawyer Maria A. Scungio was quoted in the article “‘Never rest’: strategies for handling trademark fair use” published by Managing IP on September 17, 2019. The article covers the panel discussion titled “Describe your best defense: trade mark infringement or not?” presented during the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (known as AIPPI) World Congress in London. Ms. Scungio was among the panelists who shared case studies and strategies for brand owners when  faced with a claim of fair use as a defense, and for asserting the defense persuasively. During the program, she talked about the “factors that the court considers,” which include whether products have been competing with each other, how pervasive the presence of the respective products is in the market and how long each product has been available. Read the full article.

57 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020

57 Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020. Of the 57 lawyers from across the firm’s practice groups and offices named to the list, 44 are from Connecticut. The firm continues to have the highest number of recognized lawyers in the state. Robinson+Cole also has the highest number of listed lawyers in Connecticut in the areas of environmental law, insurance law, and litigation-construction.

Additionally, the following four lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Thomas P. Cody in Real Estate Law, Michael R. Enright in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, John B. Lynch Jr. in Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Theodore J. Tucci in Insurance Law. Kathleen M. Porter was also named a Best Lawyers® 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” in Boston, Massachusetts, in the area of Information Technology Law. Read more in the press release.

Brian Moran and Ben Jensen Co-Author Article on Designing Around a Patent as an Alternative to a License Published on IPWatchdog.com

Intellectual Property + Technology Law Group lawyers Brian E. Moran and Benjamin C. Jensen co-authored the article “Designing Around a Patent as an Alternative to a License,” published on IPWatchdog.com on July 30,2019. The piece offers insight into re-designing a product or service as an approach to avoiding patent infringement, which is “encouraged under the law as being beneficial to further innovation.” A link to the full article is available on the firm’s LinkedIn page. Please be sure to like and/or share the article with specific clients/contacts who may be interested in the content.

Managing Intellectual Property Magazine Names Robinson+Cole Partner a 2019 IP Star

Intellectual Property + Technology Group Chair Jacqueline Pennino Scheib has been named an IP Star in the 2019/20 edition of “IP STARS,” published by Managing Intellectual Property, one of the industry’s leading publications. Honorees are recognized as “the top practitioners in private practice who have performed exceptionally well for their clients and firms in the past year.” Ms. Scheib was highlighted for her work in the area of IP transactions as well as several Trade Mark categories, including strategy and counseling as well as litigation. IP Stars provides in-depth analysis and rankings of some 1,900 IP firms and 5,200 practitioners globally. The IP Stars were selected through a rigorous process and weighted review of information that included interviews and surveys of partners and law firms across the country. Read more in the press release.

Jackie Scheib Moderates Panel Discussion on International Trade at CT Technology Council Event

Intellectual Property + Technology Group Chair Jackie Scheib moderated the panel discussion “International Trade: Scaling Beyond Our Borders” at ScaleUp CT! presented by the Connecticut Technology Council (Council) at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT on June 6, 2019. The Council works to connect tech companies with growth resources and advocates for a pro-tech industry policy. In our digital world, any business could become an international business, provided it has a skilled workforce, access to capital, and networking opportunities with potential customers and partners. 

The panel of experienced international business experts discussed some of the key issues that businesses venturing into the increasingly complex realm of international trade must consider, including: 
•  the significant advantages and disadvantages of international trade;
•  the role of culture in determining whether and where to expand;
•  methods for expanding internationally;
•  the economic implications of expanding internationally;
•  navigating customs, exchange rates, and import/export laws; and
•  protecting Intellectual Property Rights

The ScaleUp CT! keynote speaker was Josh Geballe, Commissioner of Connecticut’s Department of Administrative Services, who spoke on “Scaling Up a Digital Strategy for State Government.” Robinson+Cole was a sponsor of the event. 
 

Robinson+Cole Adds Intellectual Property Litigation Partner

Robinson+Cole (R+C) is pleased to announce the addition of John L. Cordani to the firm’s Business Litigation practice, where he will focus his practice on Intellectual Property and Information Technology litigation. Mr. Cordani joins as a partner in the Hartford, Connecticut office. Prior to joining R+C, he was with McCarter & English LLP and prior to that a partner with Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP. Read more in the press release.

Jackie Scheib Participates in Two Red Cross Events

Intellectual Property and Technology lawyer Jackie Scheib participated at two recent Red Cross events, the “Women Who Lead Luncheon” presented by the American Red Cross Greater New York on May 14, 2019 in New York City, and the “Humanitarian Luncheon” presented by the American Red Cross of Connecticut and Rhode Island on June 4, 2019 in Darien, CT. Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of NBC’s Today show, was the featured guest at the “Women Who Lead Luncheon,” and was interviewed by legal analyst Ashleigh Banfield. Both events were fundraisers highlighting the organization’s Tiffany Circle, a global community of women leaders who advance the Red Cross humanitarian mission. Jackie is a Tiffany Circle member, and addressed the “Humanitarian Luncheon” audience of some 100 people. To view a photo from the “Women Who Lead Luncheon” of some of the Tiffany Circle members with Ashleigh Banfield, please click here.

Jackie Scheib Presents at BioCT's "Legal & Tax Considerations for Life Sciences Companies Licensing Technology" Event

Intellectual Property + Technology Group Chair Jackie Scheib presented at BioCT's "Legal & Tax Considerations for Life Sciences Companies Licensing Technology" event in New Haven, CT on May 30, 2019. Her presentation addressed a variety of topics, including:

• Models for capturing revenue, negotiating for flexibility (or restrictions) in licenses, provisions to control for success as well as failure including bankruptcy, dispute resolution, and failure to commercialize, and mechanisms for controlling risk and containing liability.

The program also included remarks from representatives of CohnReznick LLP who spoke about revenue recognition considerations in licensing transactions and the new revenue standard applicable to collaborative licenses of IP.  The presentation was capped by Sean Cassidy, CFO of the Bio-pharma company Arvinas, Inc. He discussed its partnerships with two well-known pharmaceuticals/biotechs and negotiations for multi-year, strategic license agreements and research collaborations. The event was sponsored by Robinson+Cole and CohnReznick. 
 

Robinson+Cole Is a Sponsor of the American Red Cross Heroes Ball

Robinson+Cole was pleased to be an Investor Sponsor for the 14th Annual American Red Cross Heroes Ball, which was attended by more than 600 people and raised over $390,000 for the organization. Jacqueline Pennino Scheib, Intellectual Property + Technology Group lawyer served as a member of the event’s Steering Committee. The 2019 Community Impact Award was presented “to those who help save lives through blood donation,” honoring the individuals and organizations who help make it possible for the Red Cross “to collect and deliver lifesaving blood to patients in need,” according to Mario Bruno, CEO of American Red Cross of Connecticut and Rhode Island. Jackie Scheib also serves on the board of directors of the American Red Cross, Connecticut Chapter. 

Jackie Scheib Facilitates International Trademark Association Roundtable on Key Developments in Trademark Law

Jacqueline Pennino Scheib co-facilitated the International Trademark Association’s roundtable in the Hartford office on February 5, 2019. The roundtable brought together intellectual property practitioners from numerous law firms and in-house legal teams to review important 2018 decisions affecting substantive law and day-to-day trademark practice. The program covered key federal court decisions and precedential Trademark Trial and Appeal Board decisions.

Robinson+Cole Continues New York Growth with Addition of Intellectual Property Partner

Robinson+Cole welcomes Maria A. Scungio as a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property + Technology Law Group, who will be resident in the firm’s New York City office. Ms. Scungio has more than 20 years of experience managing worldwide trademark portfolios, including counseling, prosecuting, exploiting and enforcing intellectual property rights. Read more in the press release.

Robinson+Cole Hosts CBA Intellectual Property Section Meeting

The firm hosted a meeting of the Connecticut Bar Association’s (CBA) Intellectual Property Section in the Hartford office on November 13, 2018. During the meeting, Bruce Carlson, President and CEO of the Connecticut Technology Council, gave a presentation on positive trends and activities in the state regarding technology companies and economic development resulting from their success. Intellectual Property + Technology Group lawyer James R. Nault currently serves as co-chair of the CBA's Intellectual Property Section and Jacqueline Pennino Scheib is a member of the Section's Executive Committee and serves on the board of directors of the Connecticut Technology Council. View meeting photos.

Jackie Scheib Moderates Talent Acquisition Panel Discussion During Annual ScaleUP CT Event

Intellectual Property + Technology Group lawyer Jacqueline Pennino Scheib served as the moderator for a panel discussion on talent acquisition during ScaleUP CT 2018 at the Sacred Heart University West Campus in Fairfield, Connecticut on October 30, 2018. Presented by the Connecticut Technology Council, ScaleUP CT is a half-day symposium created to educate and invigorate the leaders of Connecticut's growing companies. Jackie’s breakout session offered tips and techniques of talent acquisition experts that have identified, attracted, and retained world-class employees. Robinson+Cole was a lead sponsor of ScaleUP CT 2018. Jackie  serves on the board of directors of the Connecticut Technology Council.

Jim Nault Presents on Trade Secrets During 2018 Connecticut Legal Conference

Intellectual Property Litigation Group lawyer James R. Nault was among the speakers presenting during a session on "Everything You Wanted to Know about Trade Secrets but Were Afraid to Ask," as part of the 2018 Connecticut Legal Conference (CLC) on June 11, 2018 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Connecticut. Presented by the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA), the CLC is largest annual gathering of legal professionals in the state. The CLE seminar focused on the nuts and bolts of the law and practice of trade secret law, including Connecticut law and the Uniform Trade Secrets Act. The program also covered how trade secret law impacts other practice areas, including employment, civil procedure, bankruptcy, and commercial law as well as the new federal law of trade secrets created by the Defend Trade Secrets Act. Mr. Nault currently serves as co-chair of the CBA's Intellectual Property Section.

Jackie Scheib Presents on Trademark Protection and Enforcement at ABA Business Law Section’s Spring Meeting 2018

Intellectual Property + Technology Group lawyer Jacqueline Pennino Scheib presented an overview on “Protecting and Enforcing Your Brand Against Infringers and Competitors” during the American Bar Association (ABA) Business Law Section’s Spring Meeting 2018 on April 14, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. Ms. Scheib participated as one of three panelists on a panel that discussed best practices around selection, clearance, use, and enforcement of trademarks. Ms. Scheib, in particular, offered insight on recent legal decisions that are either changing or significantly impacting the rules for protecting and enforcing trademarks.

Jackie Scheib Facilitates International Trademark Association Roundtable on IP Due Diligence in M&A Transactions

Intellectual Property + Technology Group chair Jacqueline Pennino Scheib facilitated the International Trademark Association’s roundtable on April 4, 2018. The roundtable brought together intellectual property practitioners from numerous law firms and in-house legal teams to discuss the nuances associated with intellectual property assets and liability in the context of mergers and acquisitions and as a key component of a seller’s business and/or a buyer’s acquisition.

Brian Flaherty and Jackie Scheib Present During Hartford InsurTech Hub Lunch and Learn Session

Business Transactions Group lawyers Brian M. Flaherty and Jacqueline Pennino Scheib presented a lunch and learn session on “Corporate Governance and Deal Terms for Founders & Start-up Teams” on February 19, 2018 for the Hartford InsurTech Hub. The Hartford InsurTech Hub serves as a platform for advancing the insurance industry through new innovations by supporting the growth of startup companies engaged in businesses that have application to the insurance industry and its development.

Robinson+Cole Sponsors ScaleUp CT Event

Robinson+Cole was a lead sponsor of the Connecticut Technology Council’s 2017 ScaleUp CT on November 2, 2017, in New Haven, Connecticut. The half-day event was designed to support emerging growth companies that excel in innovation and entrepreneurship. ScaleUp CT featured keynote speaker Steve Currie, vice president of Strategy at Communitech, one of the leading technology organizations in North America focusing on corporate innovation and scaling tech companies. The event also offered a series of panel discussions to help growing organizations scale up confidently and effectively. Among the many topics presented were how to market for growth, alternative financing to help companies grow, and how to create corporate connections. Robinson+Cole lawyer Jacqueline Pennino Scheib moderated the panel discussion "Planning for Growth." Ms. Scheib is on the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Technology Council.

Robinson+Cole Participates in CVG's CT Tech Tour

Robinson+Cole lawyers Nathaniel T. Arden, Stephen E. Cooper, Eric M. Kogan, and Jacqueline Pennino Scheib were each actively involved in the week-long CT Tech Tour hosted by Crossroads Venture Group (CVG). The tour, which ran from October 16 to 19, 2017, featured a series of investor, entrepreneur, and business resource ecosystem programs at Upward Hartford, Fairfield University, Quinnipiac University, and CURE Innovation Commons. The highlight of each day of the tour entailed presentations and meetings with Paul Singh, entrepreneur in residence with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, as part of his North American Tech Tour. During the week, Mr. Arden, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Kogan, and Ms. Scheib participated in "Office Hours," where they provided feedback to entrepreneurs on various business concepts. On day two of the tour, Mr. Kogan and Mr. Cooper presented an educational program on "What Deal Terms Mean for Founders, Start-Up Teams, and Investors," where they examined term sheets, types of early stage financing, and Series A terms. Mr. Cooper and Ms. Scheib serve on various segments of the CVG Board of Directors. Robinson+Cole is a Deal Lead Sponsor of CVG.

Fifty-Nine Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018

Fifty-nine Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018 (Copyright 2017 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC). Of the 59 lawyers from across the firm’s practice groups and offices named to the list, 49 are from Connecticut. The firm continues to have the highest number of recognized lawyers in the state.

Additionally, the following six lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2018 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Dennis C. Cavanaugh in Litigation – Construction; Stephen E. Goldman in Insurance Law; Stuart D. Rosen in Litigation – Banking and Finance; Edward J. Samorajczyk Jr. in Securities / Capital Markets Law; William T. Sellay in Mergers and Acquisitions Law; and Theodore J. Tucci in Health Care Law.

See a complete listing of all Robinson+Cole's ranked lawyers in the press release.

Robinson+Cole Presents Annual Awards for Dedication and Outstanding Contributions

Robinson+Cole recently recognized eight lawyers for pro bono work, community service, mentoring, and promoting an inclusive work environment. 

Partner Eric D. Daniels announced the Community Service Awards, which went to both Keisha S. Palmer and Jacqueline Pennino Scheib, as well as the Mentor of the Year Awards, which were given to Nuala E. Droney, John B. Lynch Jr., and Edward V. O'Hanlan. Pro bono partner Peter R. Knight presented the firm’s Pro Bono Awards, which went to Matthew J. Lawlor and James R. Nault. Lastly, the Diversity and Inclusion Award was presented to Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson.

Read more about the honorees and their work in the press release here.

Robinson+Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Lawyer Count in The Best Lawyers in America® 2017

Robinson+Cole was again recognized as having the highest number of Connecticut lawyers selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017 (Copyright 2016 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC). Across the firm’s practice groups and offices, 57 lawyers were named to this year’s list, including 47 in Connecticut.

Additionally, the following four lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2017 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Dennis C. Cavanaugh in Construction Law; Judith M. Keppelman  in Litigation – Trusts and Estates; Linda L. Morkan in Appellate Practice; and Edward J. Samorajczyk Jr. in Corporate Law.

See a complete listing of all Robinson+Cole's ranked lawyers in the news release.

Jim Nault Presents Lecture on Patent Infringement Litigation Strategy at Annual Connecticut Bar Association Convention

Business litigation lawyer James R. Nault presented a lecture to a group of Connecticut IP practitioners on June 13, 2016, that focused on effective patent litigation strategies in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank decision. The lecture examined the vulnerability of many patents on patent eligibility grounds as a result of Alice and best practices for taking advantage of that vulnerability during patent infringement litigation. To review Mr. Nault's PowerPoint, click here.

Kathleen Porter Presents on International Panel at ABA Business Law Section Spring Meeting

Business transactions and intellectual property lawyer Kathleen M. Porter spoke on April 9, 2016, at the American Bar Association's Business Law Section Spring Meeting in Montreal about the exhaustion of Intellectual Property (IP) rights from a U.S. perspective. In her session, " Exhaustion of IP Rights from an International Perspective," Ms. Porter, and her co-presenters from leading law firms in Canada, India, Germany, and Scotland, discussed the extent to which the sale of an IP-protected product abroad can exhaust the IP rights over that product domestically. In particular, they focused on similarities and differences between the laws of India, Canada, the European Union, and the United States as well as differences under a country's patent, copyright, and trademark law.

Trademark Lawyers Present International Trademark Association Roundtable on Key Cases from 2015

Intellectual property and technology law lawyer Jacqueline Pennino Scheib alongside others ran an International Trademark Association Roundtable discussion titled "Decisions You Need to Know: Key Trademark Cases from 2015" on January 28, 2016, in Hartford, Connecticut. The session discussed critical cases in the trademark field from the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. District and Circuit Courts, and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The presentation also covered cases to watch in 2016 and pending legislation that could have implications for the trademark field if passed in the near future. Attendees were trademark practitioners from a wide cross section of companies, ranging from large international corporations to small intellectual property boutiques.

Robinson+Cole is a member of the International Trademark Association, and Ms. Scheib is an active participants in the association's activities.

Robinson+Cole Forms Sustainability Cross-Practice Team

Robinson+Cole announced today that lawyers from a variety of its practice areas have formally come together to form an interdisciplinary Sustainability Group. Comprised of lawyers with deep experience and a history of collaborating to handle sustainability issues related to energy, environmental, tax, intellectual property, real estate, finance, mergers and acquisitions, and construction matters, the team is positioned to offer clients a comprehensive approach to incorporating sustainable designs and practices into their business.

The lawyers in the group routinely counsel clients on addressing sustainable practices such as using renewable and alternative energy, recycling and conserving water and other resources, financing green initiatives, following LEED and green construction practices, implementing corporate sustainability programs, managing climate change risks through adaptation and mitigation, and establishing clean-tech ventures.

Jackie Scheib Moderates CVG Investor & Entrepreneur Network Event

Intellectual property and technology partner Jacqueline Pennino Scheib moderated the panel discussion "What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Angel Investing" on January 14, 2016, in Farmington, Connecticut. As part of the Crossroads Venture Group (CVG) Investor & Entrepreneur Network Event, the session explored, from the view of insiders, how angels find and evaluate investment opportunities. The featured panelists were Michael Benson, a senior associate at Ironwood Capital; Mee-Jung Jang, an investor at Jefferson Investors; Pauline Murphy, senior managing director of Investments at Connecticut Innovations; and Sandy Wollman, co-founder and investor at Westchester Angel Group.

Ms. Scheib serves on the Board of Directors of CVG's Hartford Chapter.

Connecticut Technology Council Appoints Jacqueline Pennino Scheib to Board of Directors

The Connecticut Technology Council (CTC) has appointed Robinson+Cole partner and Intellectual Property and Technology Law Group chair Jacqueline Pennino Scheib to its Board of Directors. The CTC is a statewide association of technology oriented companies and institutions providing leadership in areas of policy advocacy, community building, and assistance for growing companies. Board members serve a three-year term during which they help lead the council in its mission to spur job creation and support Connecticut's growing technology companies.

Robinson+Cole Elects New Partners and Counsel

Robinson+Cole is pleased to announce the election of four new partners and the promotion of two associates to counsel, effective January 1, 2016. The new partners are Adam Anderson, Megan E. Baroni, Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, and April F. Condon. The new counsel are Alaine C. Doolan and Michele L. Maresca.
"These six lawyers have made significant contributions to our clients and to our firm's successes and it is a pleasure to congratulate them on their well-deserved promotions," said John B. Lynch Jr., managing partner. "They provide exceptional service and value to our clients and offer a deep knowledge in their respective legal fields."

Robinson+Cole Lawyer Co-Chairs Fair and Impartial Courts Committee of Connecticut Bar Association

Robinson+Cole lawyer Nuala E. Droney has been selected to co-chair the Fair and Impartial Courts Committee of the Connecticut Bar Association. The Connecticut Bar Association established the Fair and Impartial Courts Committee to assist federal and state judges in instances where they are confronted by systemic attacks on their proper functions and to help defend them from unfair and inappropriate criticism or assault. Read more in the news release.

Robinson+Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Lawyer Count in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016

Robinson+Cole was again recognized as having the highest number of Connecticut lawyers selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2016 (Copyright 2015 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC). Across the firm’s practice groups and offices, 55 lawyers were named to this year’s list, including 45 in Connecticut.

Additionally, the following seven lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2016 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Bruce B. Barth in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Dennis C. Cavanaugh in Litigation – Construction; Stephen E. Goldman in Insurance Law; Joey Lee Miranda in Environmental Law; Craig A. Raabe in Litigation – Intellectual Property; Edward J. Samorajczyk, Jr., in Securities / Capital Markets Law; and William T. Sellay in Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Peter V. Lacouture was named the Best Lawyers® 2016 “Lawyer of the Year” in Energy Law in Providence, Rhode Island.

See a complete listing of all Robinson+Cole's ranked lawyers in the news release.

Robinson+Cole Launches HigherEdWire – News for legal counsel

Robinson+Cole's Education Law Group has launched a LinkedIn Group as a forum for discussions on news and legal developments affecting institutions of higher education. The group, HigherEdWire – News for legal counsel, can be found at http://www.linkedin.com/groups/HigherEdWire-News-legal-counsel-7464519.

"Colleges and universities face legal issues in a variety of areas that continually change," said Megan R. Naughton, co-chair of the firm's Immigration Group. "Our education team monitors the pressing developments faced by educational institutions, and we wanted to create a source to share those updates on developing stories and trends that also encourages dialogue with those in the industry. LinkedIn provides that platform."

Boston Lawyer Speaks at MIT Enterprise Forum of Connecticut

Business and intellectual property lawyer Kathleen M. Porter spoke at the "Best Practices for Privacy and Security: Protecting Valuable Information and Avoiding Liability" program in Hartford, sponsored by the MIT Enterprise Forum of Connecticut, on May 7, 2014. The focus of Ms. Porter's presentation was privacy and security issues with third-party vendors and the use of encryption.

Leon Pintsov, chief scientist emeritus at Pitney Bowes Inc., served as program moderator. Other speakers included Carmen Baughn, senior security consultant at JANUS Associates, who spoke about conducting privacy and security vulnerability assessments; and Steven Adler, manager of privacy & compliance at UnitedHealthcare, who spoke about assessing the privacy and security issues in your business.

Intellectual property and technology lawyer Jacqueline Pennino Scheib, MIT Enterprise Forum of Connecticut board member, was program chair of the event.

American Red Cross Elects Jacqueline Pennino Scheib to Board of Directors

The American Red Cross Connecticut Chapter has elected Jacqueline Pennino Scheib, chair of Robinson+Cole's Intellectual Property and Technology Law Group, to its Board of Directors.

The American Red Cross helps Connecticut residents prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. It serves more than 3.5 million Connecticut residents in 168 towns in Hartford, Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, Tolland, and Windham counties, plus Fishers Island, New York, with services provided by a small paid staff and a corps of more than 3,000 volunteers. Read more here.

Technology Lawyer Moderates Healthcare IT Panel

Kathleen Porter Recognized by Best Lawyers as Boston IT Lawyer of the Year for 2013

Robinson & Cole Receives 34 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and Three National Rankings in U.S. News – Best Lawyers Survey

Super Lawyers® Names 61 Robinson & Cole Attorneys to 2013 List

Jacqueline Pennino Scheib Named as One of the Top Women in IP

Kathleen Porter Speaks at PLI's Fourteenth Annual Institute on Privacy and Data Security Law

Robinson & Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Attorney Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

Robinson & Cole was again recognized as having the highest number of attorneys in Connecticut selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2014 (Copyright 2013 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). Across the firm's practice groups and offices, 56 attorneys were named to this year's list, including 48 in Connecticut and 2 who received the distinction for the first time.

Additionally, three lawyers were named "Lawyer of the Year" for 2014. Judith M. Keppelman was named Hartford Trusts and Estates "Lawyer of the Year," Dwight H. Merriam was named Hartford Litigation - Real Estate "Lawyer of the Year," and James A. Wade was named Hartford Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants "Lawyer of the Year."

Two Robinson & Cole Lawyers Appointed to CBA Intellectual Property Executive Committee

Intellectual property and technology lawyers Jacqueline Pennino Scheib and Alaine C. Doolan have been appointed to the Executive Committee of the Intellectual Property Section of the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) for the 2013 to 2014 term. This Executive Committee is composed of in-house and outside counsel who are thought leaders in their field.

NVCA President Presents to Top Venture Capital Firms

Racing Across Massachusetts for a Cure this Weekend

Kathleen Porter Speaks at MCLE Data Security Program

Boston Lawyer Speaks at the ABA's Business Law Section Spring Meeting

Robinson & Cole Receives 32 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and Four National Rankings in U.S.News - Best Lawyers Survey

Bruce Leshine Presenting at CAUCUS Information Technology Procurement Summit

Jacqueline Scheib to Moderate Discussion on How Universities Help Foster New Technology

Ten Robinson & Cole Attorneys Selected as “Lawyers of the Year”

• Bruce B. Barth, Hartford Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law Lawyer of the Year
• Dennis C. Cavanaugh, Hartford Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year
• Michael R. Enright, Hartford Litigation - Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year
• Richard A. Krantz, Stamford Securities Regulation Lawyer of the Year
• Dwight H. Merriam, Hartford Litigation - Land Use & Zoning Lawyer of the Year
• Earl W. Phillips, Jr., Hartford Environmental Law Lawyer of the Year
• Kathleen M. Porter, Boston Information Technology Law Lawyer of the Year
• Norman H. Roos, Hartford Banking and Finance Law Lawyer of the Year
• Robert H. Smith, Jr., Hartford Litigation - Trusts & Estates Lawyer of the Year
• James A. Wade, Hartford Litigation - Antitrust Lawyer of the Year

Robinson & Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Attorney Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

Robinson & Cole LLP was again recognized as having the highest number of attorneys in Connecticut selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013 (© 2012 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). Across the firm's practice groups and offices, 55 attorneys were named to this year's list, including 46 in Connecticut and 10 who received the distinction for the first time.

Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which more than 4.4 million confidential evaluations are submitted by attorneys on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas. Additional information regarding the Best Lawyers selection methodology may be read here. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers "the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice."

Kathleen Porter, Business & IP Partner, Moderates Social Media and Mobile Device Program

Is Your Mobile Device Communications Policy Up-to-Date?

Click to read "Going Mobile: Are Your Company's Electronic Communications Policies Ready to Travel?"

Kathleen Porter Featured in Law360 Q&A

Law360 is an online media company based in New York City that publishes news and analysis on business law for its online subscribers.

Article by IP and Technology Attorneys Published in International Trademark Association Journal

The International Trademark Association (INTA) is the leading global professional association for trademark practitioners and brand owners with more than 5,900 members from more than 190 countries. The INTA Bulletin is a professional journal published 21 times a year by INTA. The journal reaches more than 18,000 trademark professionals worldwide and provides up-to-date news on trademark law practice and court and legislative activity around the world. Ms. Scheib and Mr. Witherell are active members of INTA.

Robinson & Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Attorney Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

Robinson & Cole LLP was again recognized as having the highest number of attorneys in Connecticut selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 (© 2011 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). In addition, the firm achieved the distinction of being the top-listed firm with the most listed attorneys in the state in the areas of Environmental Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction, and Litigation - Intellectual Property. The firm is also top-listed in Hartford, Connecticut, and in the areas of Corporate Law, Environmental Law, Litigation - Construction, and Trusts and Estates for the city.

Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which more than 3.1 million confidential evaluations are submitted by attorneys on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers "the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice."

Reflexite Combines with ORAFOL to Create Leading Global Reflective Materials, Graphic Products, and Industrial Tapes Group

ORAFOL’s press release.

Attorney Appointed to Board of MIT Enterprise Forum of Connecticut

Partner Kathleen Porter, CIPP, Presents Two Webinars on Privacy and Legal Issues for Business with Global Business & Legal Seminars

The first webinar, “Data Privacy and Security Regulation: An Overview of Massachusetts 201 CMR 17.00,” covers Massachusetts’s data security regulation and is available here.

Ms. Porter also delivered a webinar about workplace privacy issues for a training program to become a certified information privacy professional, which is available here.

Ms. Porter, a certified information privacy professional by the International Association of Privacy Professionals, advises companies on intellectual property, antitrust, and business issues, including data protection and privacy compliance.

Partner Serves as Panelist on “Transitioning to a Series A Financing” at Connecticut Venture Group Meeting

CVG is a professional organization providing a forum for business-venturing opportunities and is a catalyst for funding Connecticut-based entrepreneurial companies and promoting venturing activity in Connecticut.

Robinson & Cole LLP Receives Most Connecticut First-Tier Rankings in Inaugural U.S.News - Best Lawyers Survey

Unique License Agreement Speeds Development of Novel Therapies to Treat Neglected Diseases

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Joshua Kalkstein counsels and represents pharmaceutical and technology clients, from start-ups and middle-market businesses to Fortune 100 companies, in the full range of licensing and other technology transfer agreements around the world.

Robinson & Cole Attorney Elected to Board of ServCorps

Robinson & Cole Attorney Featured Speaker on Massachusetts Security Regulation

Ms. Porter chairs the firm's trade regulation and antitrust practice and cochairs the firm's privacy and data security practice.

Robinson & Cole Attorney Speaks at U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration Program

Robinson & Cole Attorney Addresses Scottish Technology Executives on Doing Business in the United States

Robinson & Cole Attorneys Publish Article on Open Source Software in New England In-House

Robinson & Cole Attorneys Present on Architectural Copyright Law

Robinson & Cole Attorney To Moderate Panel at Annual MEDi Conference