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 | | Parr Waddoups Adds 3 Shareholders Press Release July 14, 2006 Parr Waddoups is pleased to announce three new shareholders: Michael Black, Matthew Fleming, Joseph Covey. Parr Waddoups Ranks As Leading Utah Law Firm 4 Consecutive Years Press Release July 11, 2006 For the fourth consecutive year, Parr Waddoups was ranked tops in Utah by peers and in-house counsel in the Chambers and Partners USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers directory for its Real Estate, Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions, and Commercial Litigation practices. In addition, nine Parr Waddoups lawyers ranked high in each of the areas. Legal Ease? Utah Business April 2006 ERISA lawyer Bentley Tolk was interviewed for this article on alternatives to billable hours in the legal industry. He offers his opinion on how lawyers can find more satisfaction at work by employing client billing methods other than using a straight hourly calculation. 28 Parr Waddoups Lawyers Named Legal Elite in 2006 Press Release January 2006 Utah Business magazine surveyed Utah State Bar members and asked them to nominate business and litigation lawyers they deemed the best in the Utah and whose legal services they would recommend to others.
Parr Waddoups corporate and litigation lawyers garnered 28 spots on the 2006 list of Utah's Legal Elite. Lawyer Critiques the Tyranny of Billable Hours Intermountain Commercial Record Donna K.W. Johnson January 13, 2006 ERISA lawyer Bentley Tolk shares his personal views on the standard practice of billable hours and why law firms should consider moving toward alternative billing methods. Parr Waddoups Lawyers Selected As Best In America for 2006 Press Release January 2006 Eight Parr Waddoups lawyers were selected for the 2006 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. The business and litigation lawyers are" Clayton Parr (Natural Resources and Energy Law), Clark Waddoups (Commercial Litigation), David Gee (Real Estate Law), Bruce Maak (Real Estate Law), Charles Maak (Real Estate Law), Kent Collins (Trusts & Estates), Jeffrey Hunt (First Amendment Law), and Daniel Jensen (Natural Resources and Energy Law). Overcoming The 6-Minute Life Utah State Bar Book Review December 31, 2005 ERISA attorney Bentley Tolk's book titled Overcoming The 6-Minute Life: How And Why The Legal Profession Should Free Itself From Billable Hours is the subject of a Utah State Bar Journal book review. Parr Waddoups Adds 4 New Associates Press Release October 2005 The Salt Lake City law firm of Parr Waddoups Brown Gee & Loveless announced the addition of four associates. Daniel Jensen voted ENREL Lawyer of the Year Press Release October 5, 2005 Natural Resources lawyer Daniel Jensen, a Shareholder with Parr Waddoups Brown Gee & Loveless, was named "Lawyer of the Year" by the Energy, Natural Resources and Environmental Law (ENREL) Section of the Utah State Bar. Guiding Principals ABA Journal Jill Schachner Chanen June 2005 Litigation attorney Clark Waddoups is featured in this ABA Journal cover story on mentoring. Former Parr Waddoups litigation attorney Carolyn McHugh is interviewed along with Parr Waddoups alumni Utah Supreme Court Justice Matthew Durrant and Utah Supreme Court Justice Jill Parrish about Clark's mentoring style.
(Please be patient, this article takes a little time to load.) Parr Waddoups Ranks As Leading Utah Law Firm 3 Consecutive Years Press Release May 27, 2005 For the third consecutive year, Parr Waddoups was ranked tops in Utah by peers and in-house counsel in the Chambers and Partners USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers guide for three practice areas:
Real Estate, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Commercial Litigation. In addition, eight Parr Waddoups lawyers ranked high in each of the areas. Parr Waddoups Attorney Negotiates Geneva Steel Water Rights Press Release May 24, 2005 Parr Waddoups water attorney Daniel A. Jensen successfully negotiated and closed what is believed to be the largest sale of water rights (in terms of both volume and price) by a private seller in Utah history. Parr Waddoups Adds 3 New Attorneys Press Release May 15, 2005 Parr Waddoups announced the addition of three former Stoel Rives attorneys: Brian Lloyd, Bryan Allen and Matthew Fleming. Parr Waddoups Announces 6 New Shareholders Press Release April 1, 2005 Parr Waddoups announced April 1, 2005 that six associates became shareholders of the firm 2005 Legal Elite Utah Business January 2005 Utah Business magazine asked virtually every member of the Utah State Bar to answer the following question: "Who are the most effective lawyers in Utah?" Respondents were asked to nominate the best litigation and business lawyers based on first-hand observation of expertise and ability. From the results, the magazine compiled the 2005 Legal Elite.
Eighteen (18) litigation and business lawyers from Parr Waddoups claimed top spots on the elite list. Parr Waddoups Website Wins Standard of Excellence Award Press Release September 15, 2004 The Parr Waddoups Brown Gee & Loveless website was awarded a Standard of Excellence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Website Development by the Web Marketing Association (WMA). The award recognizes the site for, among other things, superior navigation and depth of resources. Parr Waddoups Website Garners Two Awards Press Release June 14, 2004 The Parr Waddoups website was recognized as an outstanding site within the legal industry, winning an Internet Marketing Attorney (IMA) Silver Award of Excellence and an IMA "Nifty Fifty" award. Parr Waddoups Ranked As Top Corporate Law Firm Press Release June 2004 For the fourth consecutive year, Parr Waddoups was ranked as one of the top five corporate law firms in Salt Lake City, Utah in a study conducted by Corporate Board Member magazine. Parr Waddoups Ranked As Leading Law Firm In Utah Press Release April 2004 For the second consecutive year, Parr Waddoups practice areas and lawyers received high rankings by peers and in-house counsel in Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Litigation and Real Estate in the Chambers and Partners USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers guide. Jeff Hunt Receives Journalism Award Press release February 2004 Attorney Jeff Hunt was selected as the 2004 recipient of the University of Utah Department of Communication Service to Journalism Award. Despite the Time Commitment, Adjunct Professors Love the Lectern ABA Journal February 2004 Attorney Clay Parr was interveiwed for the ABA Journal article on why busy attorneys make a commitment to teaching. For Clay, it is part of a lawyer's obligation to community service. Utah's Legal Elite Utah Business January 2004 Utah Business magazine asked all members of the Utah State Bar to answer the following question: "Of the Utah lawyers you have worked with first‑hand, whom would you rate the best in each of 12 categories?"
Of the Top 100 Legal Elite, Parr Waddoups had 10 lawyers on the list. In addition, Parr Waddoups was represented 29 times in the practice areas in which we do business. Russell Appointed to Judicial Conduct Commission Deseret Morning News December 31, 2003 Parr Waddoups lawyer Ronald Russell was appointed by the Utah Supreme Court to serve on the Judicial Conduct Commission, which investigates and makes recommendations regarding allegations of misconduct by state judges. Uncommon Law Utah Business August 2003 In a survey conducted by Utah Business magazine, Parr Waddoups attorney David Gee was selected as the best corporate lawyer in Utah by the managing partners from the state's top 30 law firms.
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 | | Retirement Plans and the Great Mutual Fund Scandal The Corporate Compliance & Regulatory Newsletter Kenneth B. Tillou October 2004 Attorney Ken Tillou summarizes the steps that should be taken by trustees, investment committee members and other fiduciaries of retirement plans governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974. Don't Go It Alone Utah Business May 2004 Corporate lawyer David Gee recommends getting professional advice in the early stages of starting a business to help mitigate problems in the future.
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| | U.S. Securities Laws Applicable to Canadian Issuers White paper Keith L. Pope July 2006 Securities attorney Keith Pope addresses the multi-jurisdictional disclosure system for issuers in the United States and Canada. This involves a reciprocal arrangement between the United States and Canada under which each country accepts, for certain issuers, the disclosure documents prepared and reviewed under the laws and procedures of the home country. Naive or Desperate? Investors continue to be swindled by investment schemes. Financial Services Journal Jonathan O. Hafen March 2004 Securities attorney Jonathan Hafen outlines various investment schemes about which financial advisors should warn clients. He addresses the red flags most schemes share as well as how clients may inadvertently violate securities regulations. Is It Better OnThe Private Side? Connect Keith L. Pope October 2003 Securities lawyer Keith Pope addresses the pros and cons of staying private. Just a couple of years ago, the idea of staying private was unacceptable to aggressive executives who wanted to ride the wave of IPO successes. That was then. Today, more and more companies are seriously considering the benefits of privatization. Cashing in on Privatization TheStreet.com May 22, 2003 Attorney Keith Pope comments on why public companies would consider going private.
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 | | Electronic Discovery Issues & Considerations Parr Waddoups Newsletter January 2006 Electronic information plays an important role in litigation and regulatory proceedings. As a result, top management find themselves in a balancing act between productive paperless business practices and precautionary legal measures, faced not only with their company legal issues, but complex technology issues as well. Parr Waddoups lawyer David Reymann addresses high priority issues related to electronic discovery in this newsletter. Utah Anti-SLAPP Statute Applied to Dismiss Defamation Claim Against Newspaper MLRC Media Law Letter Jeffrey J. Hunt and David C. Reymann April 2004 Lawyers Jeff Hunt and David Reymann represented the Citizen newspaper in what appears to be the first test of Utah's recently enacted Anti-SLAPP statute. The statute is known as the Citizen Participation in Government Act. This article summarizes the litigation. Should Congress Can Spam? Federal Bar Association, Utah Chapter Newsletter Matthew J. Ball October 2003 Attorney Matt Ball addresses the issue of unsolicited spam and the shortcomings of spam legislation. Wave of ADA-related Lawsuits Could Be Aimed At Shopping Centers Carlson Report Jeffrey D. Stevens May 2003 Commercial Litigation lawyer Jeffrey Stevens writes about the sense of false security shopping mall owners and tenants may have with American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. After nearly 13 years since the ADA was enacted, shopping centers and retail stores are just now being hit with ADA-related lawsuits. The increase in such lawsuits is being fueled by interest to expand the legal remedies to include monetary awards. 'Spam' Lawsuit Dismissed The Salt Lake Tribune March 14, 2003 Commercial Litigation lawyer Paul C. Drecksel was interviewed about the first spam lawsuit to be dismissed under Utah's Unsolicited E-Mail Act. The dismisal was an important victory for client Sprint. The interview also appeared in over 40 publications across the country.
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| | Eminent Domain Utah Business Paul C. Drecksel July 2005 Eminent domain lawyer Paul Drecksel addresses the United States Supreme Court ruling in the eminent domain case Kelo v. City of New London and its implications for Utah land owners. Supreme Court to consider legality of land grabs The Salt Lake Tribune Kristen Moulton February 19, 2005 Eminent domain attorney Paul Drecksel provided commentary and background on a case coming before the Supreme Court on whether it is constitutional for government to take private property to create jobs and increase tax revenue.
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| | Tread cautiously when denying ERISA claims Employee Benefit News Bentley J. Tolk and Rodger M. Burge June 1, 2006 ERISA and employment attorneys Bentley Tolk and Rodger Burge address a recent case decided by the United States Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals that could possibly open the door to a new realm of risk for group health plans. Retirement Plans and the Great Mutual Fund Scandal The Corporate Compliance & Regulatory Newsletter Kenneth B. Tillou October 2004 Attorney Ken Tillou summarizes the steps that should be taken by trustees, investment committee members and other fiduciaries of retirement plans governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974. Preventative Measures and Reasonable Accommodations Business & Legal Reports Jeffrey D. Stevens March 3, 2003 Commercial Litigation lawyer Jeff Stevens identifies common barriers employers should modify to make the workplace more accommodating for employees who have disabilities. The article outlines preventative measures for compliance under Title I of the American Disabilities Act (ADA). ERISA Compliance Requirement for Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans The Corporate Counsellor Kenneth B. Tillou December 2002 Employment and Benefits lawyer Ken Tillou outlines the critical compliance requirements under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
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| | The Huntsman Administration and the Environment Utah Business Steven J. Christiansen April 2005 Environmental attorney Steve Christiansen gives his view on how the Huntsman administration will impact Utah's environmental issues and policies. Is Bush Negotiating on 'Clear Skies' Plan? Electricity Daily February 24, 2003 Environmental lawyer Steve Christiansen comments on whether the Bush administration is negotiating on compromises to its Clear Skies plan to make the legislation more palatable to a wider group of players. Trials Begin For Utilities Waste News February 17, 2003 Environmental lawyer Steven J. Christiansen is quoted regarding a case likely to produce the first court decision on the merits of the New Source Review the EPA is trying to enforce. EPA Lawsuits Against Utilities on New Source Review Compiance Reach Pivital Year Hazardous Waste Steven J. Christiansen February 14, 2003 Environmental lawyer Steven J. Christiansen provides an historical commentary on the EPA's focus on the petroleum and electric utility industries and its interpretation of the New Source Review.
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| | Madrid Protocol: Good or Too Good To Be True? The Enterprise Gregory M. Hess December 22, 2003 Intellectual Property lawyer Greg Hess writes about the tempting benefits the Madrid Protocol offers trademark and service mark holders as well as the limitations that should be considered before submitting an international application. Combating Online Software Piracy Journal of Internet Commerce Gregory M. Hess September 2003 Intellectual Property lawyer Greg Hess outlines a three-pronged approach for effectively combating software piracy online and for shoring up eroding revenues due to online piracy. Although governmental agencies and private associations are taking legal action against those offering pirated or counterfeit software on the Internet, it is up to software companies to protect their own intellectual property interests on a daily basis. Taking Action Against Online Software Piracy Federal Bar Association, Utah Chapter Newsletter Gregory M. Hess April 2003 Intellectual Property lawyer Greg Hess offers suggestions for preventing, reducing and stopping online software piracy for companies involved with the manufacture and distribution of software. Verizon Must Disclose Identity of Customer to RIAA Intellectual Property Litigation Reporter February 4, 2003 Intellectual Property lawyer Greg Hess comments on Recording Industry Association of America v. Verizon Internet Services where Verizon was ordered to disclose the identity of a customer who allegedly engaged in copyright infringement.
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| | State employees lack training on open-records law Deseret Morning News Geoffrey Fattah May 15, 2005 Media and First Amendment lawyer David Reymann comments on Utah's Government Records Access Management Act (GRAMA), how state agencies handle GRAMA requests and how the act deals with computerized data. Freedom of Information in a Post-911 World Society of Professional Journalists Regional Conference Jeffrey J. Hunt April 9, 2005 Media and First Amendment attorney Jeff Hunt delivered the keynote address at the 2005 Society of Professional Journalists Conference (Region 9) on April 9, 2005. He addressed the freedom of expression and information issues that arose from or were altered by the events of 9/11. Get To Know Your Grama Press Release from Utah Attorney General January 13, 2005 Media and First Amendment lawyer Jeff Hunt was co-editor of the Media Law Handbook, a compilation of Utah's sunshine laws. The handbook explains the laws in an accessible way for the public, the press and the bar. The handbook is now available on a GRAMA (Government Records Access and Management Act) website introduced by Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff. Dragnet Database and New Laws Erode Civil Liberties, Lawyers Say TechWorldNews March 10, 2004 Litigation lawyer David Reyman comments on the Matrix database and the possible abuses such technology could enable. Privacy Attorneys Look Back at 2003, Ahead to 2004 Andrews Privacy December 2003 Commercial litigation lawyer David Reymann outlines the important developments in privacy law in 2003 as well as the issues he thinks will emerge in 2004. (See page 3)
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 | | Where Does Privacy Begin and End in the Workplace? Wasatch Digital IQ magazine David C. Reymann May 2002 Attorney David Reymann addresses the corporate privacy issues that lie at the intersection of employment concerns and workplace technology. The article is a summary of how to balance employer needs with employee expectations regarding privacy.
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| | Make Non-Compete Clauses Narrow and Consider Other Options Hospitalist & Inpatient Management July 2006 Employment lawyer Darren Nelson offers recommendions on adding narrowly tailored non-compete agreements to employment contracts for key personnel. Changing the Rules Utah Business Kenneth B. Tillou December 2004 Employment and ERISA lawyer Ken Tillou outlines the impact the American Jobs Creation Act has on compensation. Cobra Bites Again — The New Cobra Notice Regulations The Compliance & Regulatory Newsletter Kenneth B. Tillou August 2003 Employment and Benefits lawyer Ken Tillou advises benefits plan sponsors to compare the proposed COBRA regulations, which were issued May 28, 2003, to their current COBRA procedures and notices and, if significant differences exist, conform their procedures and notices even though further modifications may be required when the regulations become final for plan years beginning in 2004. Preventative Measures and Reasonable Accommodations Business & Legal Reports Jeffrey D. Stevens March 3, 2003 Commercial Litigation lawyer Jeff Stevens identifies common barriers employers should modify to make the workplace more accommodating for employees who have disabilities. The article outlines preventative measures for compliance under Title I of the American Disabilities Act (ADA). ERISA Compliance Requirement for Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans The Corporate Counsellor Kenneth B. Tillou December 2002 Employment and Benefits lawyer Ken Tillou outlines the critical compliance requirements under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
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 | | Bridging The Cultural Divide Utah Business Lucy Burningham May 2005 International lawyer Craig Parry shares his advice on building business relationships with Japanese clients in this article on bridging the cultural gap.
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 | | Daniel Jensen voted ENREL Lawyer of the Year Press Release October 5, 2005 Natural Resources lawyer Daniel Jensen, a Shareholder with Parr Waddoups Brown Gee & Loveless, was named "Lawyer of the Year" by the Energy, Natural Resources and Environmental Law (ENREL) Section of the Utah State Bar.
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| | New Source Review Reform Generates Polarized Views Hazardous Waste Steven J. Christiansen February 28, 2003 Environmental attorney Steven J. Christiansen addresses four significant New Source Review reforms published by the EPA in December 2002 as well as the public reaction to those rules. Is Bush Negotiating on 'Clear Skies' Plan? Electricity Daily February 24, 2003 Environmental lawyer Steve Christiansen comments on whether the Bush administration is negotiating on compromises to its Clear Skies plan to make the legislation more palatable to a wider group of players. Trials Begin For Utilities Waste News February 17, 2003 Environmental lawyer Steven J. Christiansen is quoted regarding a case likely to produce the first court decision on the merits of the New Source Review the EPA is trying to enforce. EPA Lawsuits Against Utilities on New Source Review Compiance Reach Pivital Year Hazardous Waste Steven J. Christiansen February 14, 2003 Environmental lawyer Steven J. Christiansen provides an historical commentary on the EPA's focus on the petroleum and electric utility industries and its interpretation of the New Source Review.
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| | The Huntsman Administration and the Environment Utah Business Steven J. Christiansen April 2005 Environmental attorney Steve Christiansen gives his view on how the Huntsman administration will impact Utah's environmental issues and policies.
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| | US Mining Industry Outlook Brighter Prospecting and Mining Journal Daniel Jensen June 2004 Mining and Water lawyer Dan Jensen provides an overview on the positive turnaround for the domestic mining industry.
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| | Daniel Jensen voted ENREL Lawyer of the Year Press Release October 5, 2005 Natural Resources lawyer Daniel Jensen, a Shareholder with Parr Waddoups Brown Gee & Loveless, was named "Lawyer of the Year" by the Energy, Natural Resources and Environmental Law (ENREL) Section of the Utah State Bar.
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| | Water Strategist Monthly Report on Western Water Markets Water Strategist Daniel A. Jensen July 2005 Parr Waddoups water attorney Dan Jensen successfully negotiated and closed what is believed to be the largest sale of water rights (in terms of both volume and price) by a private seller in Utah history. Utah Farmers Are Told To Use Water Or Lose It Deseret Morning News May 27, 2004 Water lawyer Dan Jensen comments on the irony of the "use it or lose it" water law provisions during the state's sixth year of drought. A Commodity Most Precious Beef magazine March 2004 Water lawyer Dan Jensen comments on the West's most precious commodity--water--and how water law impacts ranching.
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 | | Supreme Court to consider legality of land grabs The Salt Lake Tribune Kristen Moulton February 19, 2005 Eminent domain attorney Paul Drecksel provided commentary and background on a case coming before the Supreme Court on whether it is constitutional for government to take private property to create jobs and increase tax revenue.
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| | Wave of ADA-related Lawsuits Could Be Aimed At Shopping Centers Carlson Report Jeffrey D. Stevens May 2003 Commercial Litigation lawyer Jeffrey Stevens writes about the sense of false security shopping mall owners and tenants may have with American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. After nearly 13 years since the ADA was enacted, shopping centers and retail stores are just now being hit with ADA-related lawsuits. The increase in such lawsuits is being fueled by interest to expand the legal remedies to include monetary awards.
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| | Understanding the Title Insurance Policy The Practical Real Estate Lawyer Ronald G. Russell May 2005 Title insurance attorney Ron Russell outlines key policy provisions affecting title insurance claims, what to expect when a policy claim is made and the resolution of claims disputes.
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 | | Electronic Discovery Issues & Considerations Parr Waddoups Newsletter January 2006 Electronic information plays an important role in litigation and regulatory proceedings. As a result, top management find themselves in a balancing act between productive paperless business practices and precautionary legal measures, faced not only with their company legal issues, but complex technology issues as well. Parr Waddoups lawyer David Reymann addresses high priority issues related to electronic discovery in this newsletter. Dragnet Database and New Laws Erode Civil Liberties, Lawyers Say TechWorldNews March 10, 2004 Litigation lawyer David Reyman comments on the Matrix database and the possible abuses such technology could enable. Should Congress Can Spam? Federal Bar Association, Utah Chapter Newsletter Matthew J. Ball October 2003 Attorney Matt Ball addresses the issue of unsolicited spam and the shortcomings of spam legislation. Where Does Privacy Begin and End in the Workplace? Wasatch Digital IQ magazine David C. Reymann May 2002 Attorney David Reymann addresses the corporate privacy issues that lie at the intersection of employment concerns and workplace technology. The article is a summary of how to balance employer needs with employee expectations regarding privacy.
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| | Madrid Protocol: Good or Too Good To Be True? The Enterprise Gregory M. Hess December 22, 2003 Intellectual Property lawyer Greg Hess writes about the tempting benefits the Madrid Protocol offers trademark and service mark holders as well as the limitations that should be considered before submitting an international application. Combating Online Software Piracy Journal of Internet Commerce Gregory M. Hess September 2003 Intellectual Property lawyer Greg Hess outlines a three-pronged approach for effectively combating software piracy online and for shoring up eroding revenues due to online piracy. Although governmental agencies and private associations are taking legal action against those offering pirated or counterfeit software on the Internet, it is up to software companies to protect their own intellectual property interests on a daily basis. Taking Action Against Online Software Piracy Federal Bar Association, Utah Chapter Newsletter Gregory M. Hess April 2003 Intellectual Property lawyer Greg Hess offers suggestions for preventing, reducing and stopping online software piracy for companies involved with the manufacture and distribution of software. Verizon Must Disclose Identity of Customer to RIAA Intellectual Property Litigation Reporter February 4, 2003 Intellectual Property lawyer Greg Hess comments on Recording Industry Association of America v. Verizon Internet Services where Verizon was ordered to disclose the identity of a customer who allegedly engaged in copyright infringement.
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| | 'Spam' Lawsuit Dismissed The Salt Lake Tribune March 14, 2003 Commercial Litigation lawyer Paul C. Drecksel was interviewed about the first spam lawsuit to be dismissed under Utah's Unsolicited E-Mail Act. The dismisal was an important victory for client Sprint. The interview also appeared in over 40 publications across the country. States Seek Accord on simplified Sales Tax Stateline.org December 30, 2002 Attorney Michael D. Black is quoted regarding the states attempt at a streamlined Internet sales tax that would supercede county, city and local taxes. States Reach Milestone in Streamlining Internet Sales Tax in the U.S. Global eCommerce Law and Business Report Michael D. Black September 2002 Attorney Michael Black provides an update on the Streamline Sales Tax Project (SSTP), an initiative to simplify and improve Internet sales and use tax administration.
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