IP Strategies In Deals. Seminar Summary of Speaker Glynna K. Christian of Thelen Reid and Priest LLP.
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Glynna K. Christian, a partner at Thelen Reid and Priest, discussed the various ways to structure IP rights in complex multi-jurisdiction and multiparty deals.
Antitrust Considerations In Establishing Medical Provider Networks
Carlton A. Varner and Gary Gerardi of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
This article outlines the procedures a medical provider should follow in forming networks, and safeguards that should be observed to minimize anti-trust risk.
How Durable is Your Supply Business? -- New HCFA Rules Put it to the Test
Patricia Powers Boujoukos of Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis LLP
Business already is plenty complicated for durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers; the federal government has ju.
IP Strategies In Deals. Seminar Summary of Speaker Jorge Contreras of Hale and Dorr LLP
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Jorge Contreras, partner at Hale and Dorr LLP, discussed how to select the best structure for deals in IP joint ventures. He observed that in his experience, clients use contractual relationships versus formal joint ventures with equal frequency.
OIG Issues Special Advisory Bulletin on Contractual Joint Ventures
Robert G. Homchick of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
The Special Advisory Bulletin issued on April 23, 2003, by the Office of Inspector General is raising concerns throughout the health care industry about the legality of a variety of provider joint ventures. The suspect arrangements involve a health care provider expanding into a related service line by contracting with an existing provider of that service to serve the Provider's existing patient population.
Direct Investment in Indonesia: A Sectoral Review
Michael S Horn of Coudert Brothers LLP
(By Michael Horn and Yenti Abdurrachman. Messrs. Horn and Abdurrachman are a partner and a senior associate, respe.
Technology-Based Joint Ventures
Richard Raysman and Peter Brown
Technology-based joint ventures are subject to rapidly changing technical standards, fluctuating markets and an emphasis on intangible services. But with careful legal planning, the joint venture can be an extremely effective vehicle for bringing together technology companies wishing to tap each otherÃÂs intellectual property assets, often allowing these parties to reach new markets or expand existing relationships.
WTO & Its Impact On China's Retail and Franchise Industries
Ron Rongwei Cai of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Prior to China's entry into WTO, foreign investments were severely restricted from providing retail services in China for both their own proprietary operations and for third parties. The PRC retail sector was first opened to foreign investment with the promulgation of the Official Reply to Utilizing Foreign Investment in Commercial Retail issued by the State Council in July, 1992.