Sep 13, 2023 "Supreme Court Toughens Requirements for an Accused Work to Be Deemed 'Transformative' for Copyright Fair Use Defense Purposes," Georgia Bar Journal By Michael Cicero I am pleased to have published my article in the latest edition of the Georgia Bar Journal, discussing the Supreme Court's copyright fair...
Sep 13, 2023 Developments in Solar Cell Efficiency are Fueling Construction of Commercial Solar Farms! By Jeffrey Nix The amount of energy reaching the earth from the Sun every minute is greater than the energy consumed by all of mankind throughout the...
Sep 06, 2023 Have Robots Become Common Place Throughout Construction, and Other Industries? By Jeffrey Nix A recent survey indicates 50% of contractors are currently using robots and other autonomous devices and equipment during construction. ...
Aug 30, 2023 What Every Owner, Contractor, and C-Suite Should Know About the “Spoliation of Evidence” By Jeffrey Nix At the height of the pandemic, opposing counsel allowed their owner client to “rip out” significant portions of a new $14M automated...
Aug 22, 2023 Jeffrey R. Kuester and Michael A. Cicero Update “Intellectual Property Litigation” Chapter of the 2024 Edition of Georgia Business Litigation By Taylor English Jeffrey R. Kuester and Michael A. Cicero further updated their chapter titled “Intellectual Property Litigation” for the 2024 Edition of...
Aug 17, 2023 Fifty-Nine Taylor English Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America By Taylor English ATLANTA, August 17, 2023 – Taylor English Duma is pleased to announce that 59 attorneys were recognized in 44 practice areas in the 2024...
Aug 16, 2023 Should Complex Commercial Disputes be Managed by Litigation Schedules? By Jeffrey Nix Smart contractors plan their work and then work their plan. That’s why most contractors use some form of CPM schedule to manage their...
Aug 09, 2023 Pickle Packer Trade Secret Lawsuit Illustrates Importance of Trade Secret Protections By Russ Dunlap A recent case filed by Grillo's Pickles provides an excellent example of the importance of manufacturers taking concrete steps to protect...
Aug 08, 2023 Starbucks Trade Secret Case Decision Serves Up Timely Reminder About Statutes of Limitation By Michael Cicero In a July 26 decision, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington dismissed a highly-publicized trade secret...
Aug 03, 2023 Dissenting Federal Circuit Judge Further Exposes Need for Patent Reform Legislation By Michael Cicero Patent eligibility law interpreting Section 101 of the Patent Act has once again come under fire, this time from a dissenting judge of...
Jul 21, 2023 Abitron Austria Takeaways: When Are Acts of Trademark Infringement Beyond the Lanham Act’s Territorial Reach? By Michael Cicero Introduction In Abitron Austria GmbH v. Hetronic Int’l, Inc. (U.S. June 29, 2023), the Supreme Court of the United States unanimously...
Jul 19, 2023 Split of Authority Continues as to Unauthorized Displays of Copyrighted Material by Embedding Technology By Michael Cicero The Ninth Circuit recently issued a decision involving the use of "embedding" technology to display copyrighted material. The Ninth...