Morrison & Foerster LLP

About this office:

Morrison & Foerster is a global firm with over 1,000 lawyers across 18 offices in the US, Europe and Asia. Founded in 1883, the firm remains dedicated to providing our clients, which include some of the largest financial institutions, Fortune 100 companies, and technology and life science companies, with legendary service. Clients rely on us for innovative and business-minded solutions. Our attorneys share high standards, a commitment to excellence and a passion for helping our clients succeed. Our commitment to serving client needs has resulted in enduring relationships and a record of high achievement. We are also among the nation's leaders for our longstanding commitment to pro bono work.

Antitrust, bankruptcy and restructuring, capital markets, communications and media, corporate, energy, entertainment, environmental, financial services, financial transactions, government contracts, intellectual property, investment management, land use and natural resources, life sciences, litigation, privacy, project finance and development, real estate, tax and technology transactions.

Don't Be an Easy Mark: Steps to Avoid Substantial Damages for False Patent Marking
Sunil Kulkarni, Alex Merchant, August 13, 2008
A recent district court decision on false patent marking shows how easy it is for a company to be exposed to expensive litigation and large statutory damages if it is not careful in monitoring how its products are marked. But as we discuss below, it is also easy to reduce this risk.

Green Buildings: Coming to a Location near You!
Mitchell S. Randall, David A. Gold, Thomas B. Ruby, Miles Imwalle, August 9, 2008
California has again taken the lead in developing regulations to reduce our carbon footprint, this time taking aim at buildings, the source of over one third of the State's greenhouse gas emissions.

Court Limits Right of Employers to Obtain Stored Text Messages from Vendors' Servers
Charles H. Kennedy, Christine E. Lyon, Miriam Wugmeister, July 9, 2008
In a decision entered on June 18, 2008, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit made important findings concerning the right of employers to obtain and read employees' text messages sent over employer-provided services.

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