We are thrilled to present our 335 attorneys that have been honored in the 2025 editions of Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch! Each attorney has been recognized by their peers for their professional abilities and legal prowess. Read the full Best Lawyers press release: https://lnkd.in/ezb6FbiZ Read the full Ones to Watch press release: https://lnkd.in/eTjDgKaR Special congratulations to the attorneys recognized as "Lawyer of the Year" in their respective practice areas and regions: Ben Barkley, Farah Cook, Wab Kadaba, Scott Marrah, Tina McKeon, Robbie Poplin, Susan Hearne Richardson, David Stockton, James Trigg, Joe Huff, Susan Boyles, Charles Calkins, Steve Gardner, Will Joyner, Richard J Keshian, and Laura Craver Miller.
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Kilpatrick is trusted counsel to the world’s most innovative companies. As one of a handful of law firms focused on serving the world’s most groundbreaking companies, we always strive to be at the forefront, from creating a best-in-class client experience; to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion; to proactively addressing challenges and seizing opportunities on the cutting edge of law and technology. With recognized strength in the technology sector and a full range of service offerings, we do things differently from our peers because we put people first. Our highly skilled and intellectually curious team delivers practical, business-centric solutions built upon unusually strong and enduring connections with our clients and collaboration with each other. With a foundation of over 160 years of success, we are steadfastly future-focused, driving innovation while cultivating genuine relationships. We’re optimistic about the future and invest in the success of our clients, our people, our firm, and our communities.
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Atlanta, Georgia
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- Partnership
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- 1860
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- Intellectual Property, Mergers & Acquisitions, Litigation, Business & Finance, Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Governance, Employee Benefits, Government & Regulatory, Labor & Employment, Native American Affairs, Technology Transactions, Construction & Infrastructure, Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring, Health & Life Sciences, Agribusiness / Food Tech, Energy, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail & Consumer Goods, Tax, and Outsourcing
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"Since at least 2008 the authors of this article have noted and expressed their collective concern about the antiquated state of New York’s 1981 franchise law, which has never been amended for consistency with other state or federal franchise laws. New York prides itself on being the world’s center of trade, finance, and culture, but the New York Franchise Sales Act (NYFSA) discourages international franchising in New York. Thomas M. Pitegoff, “How New York Can Be a Center for International Franchising” (New York Bar Association NY Business Law Journal, Summer 2020, Vol. 24, No. 1). And the NYFSA falls short in specifically defining a franchise in a manner that avoids ensnaring the unknowing parties to almost any brand license or other commercial agreement involving a marketing plan and a fee, e.g., distribution and supply agreements. " Read Marc Lieberstein's full article for New York Law Journal here: https://lnkd.in/eTFaGhfM
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The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (“SECURE 2.0”) permits employers to match student loan payments made by employees under 401(k), 403(b), governmental 457(b), or SIMPLE IRA plans in plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2024. This is an optional feature that may help employees who have prioritized making student loan payments over elective deferrals to avoid losing out on matching contributions for which they are eligible. Read the latest ERISA blog from Megan Casturo, Offi Ekah, and Sterling Perkinson here: https://lnkd.in/eT2UZ8Kb
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Congratulations to Raleigh-based partner Brodie D. Erwin for being named to the North Carolina “Employment Law Power List” by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly! He is one of only 30 attorneys from across the Tar Heel state to be selected. In the article that accompanied the recognition, Brodie says, “The prospect of being part of a learned profession, steeped in tradition, whose function was to assist members of the community in achieving their goals and protecting their rights was too much to pass up." Learn more about his recognition here: https://lnkd.in/exEhvBBt Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eGRDrTWr
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On June 6, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a unanimous decision in Connelly v. United States and found that life-insurance proceeds payable to a closely held business for the purpose of funding a share redemption were included in the fair market value of a deceased shareholder’s interest in the business for federal estate tax purposes. Alyssa Karpinski shares what you need to know about this decision and planning solutions to consider ⬇️
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Kilpatrick SEA-LE | Navigating Legal Ethics & Professionalism in a Multi-Stage Project On September 17th, Kilpatrick is hosting a CLE focusing on navigating the complex intersections of legal ethics and professionalism across each stage of a multi-stage project. Our attorney panel will discuss the various stages, offering insights to help avoid common ethical pitfalls—from addressing initial business and legal conflicts and conducting pre-litigation investigations to the ethical considerations of using generative AI during litigation and managing discovery-related issues. For more information or to register for this program, please email Alex Vidaure at [email protected].
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Kilpatrick recently hosted an event in the Walnut Creek office where partners Joe Snyder, Eugenia Wackowski, and Siegmar Pohl addressed the profound impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is having on patent development and its transformative role in various industries, including cleantech. As AI systems increasingly contribute to the creation of groundbreaking inventions, the issue of inventorship has become increasingly complex. In response, the United States Patent Office (USPTO) has proactively provided comprehensive guidance and useful frameworks for evaluating inventorship in AI-assisted inventions. The USPTO aims to ensure that human inventors receive the recognition and protection they deserve for their contributions. The update included recent trends of AI’s role in cleantech inventions through the lens of patent data and insights on the increasing role of AI in emerging cleantech innovation. The presentation also addressed venture capital investment in cleantech companies with an overview of typical deal terms for early-stage investments in the various segments of cleantech and climate tech. Read their 6 Key Takeaways here: https://lnkd.in/e24j-t86
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We proud to share that the firm’s Intellectual Property (IP) Department has received widespread recognition from the world’s most prestigious legal rankings. Kilpatrick is one of the select firms in the country ranked at the highest level in top IP rankings for: The Best Lawyers in America®, Best Law Firms®, Chambers USA, Managing Intellectual Property, World Trademark Review 1000, Legal 500, and Who’s Who Legal. Read more about Kilpatrick's IP accolades here: https://lnkd.in/etEqzg2z
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On August 20, 2024, a federal district court in Texas ruled the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) cannot enforce its near-total ban on noncompete agreements that was set to go into effect in early September. In the highly anticipated ruling issued yesterday, the federal district court held that while the FTC possessed some authority to promulgate rules to preclude unfair methods of competition, that authority is limited to “housekeeping” rules. It is expected that the FTC will appeal the decision to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and ultimately the U.S. Supreme Court. Read the Legal Alert from Brodie D. Erwin, Kathryn Trent, and Drew Williamson here: https://lnkd.in/edab-XdN
Texas Federal Court Blocks FTC Non-Compete Ban Nationwide
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Join Kilpatrick's Justin Krieger, our Denver Office Managing Partner, on Wednesday, August 21st at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2024 Meeting. Serving as an expert witness can be stressful, difficult, and often fraught with ethical implications. Justin's presentation, "Scientifically Sound Testimony: Best Practices for Expert Witnesses," will cover best practices for expert witnesses, including preparing expert declarations, participating in depositions, testifying in court, and how to respond to questions that may be damaging to the retaining party's position. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eZbQiH5j
ACS Fall - American Chemical Society
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