Morrison & Foerster LLP

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Morrison & Foerster LLP 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.

Federal Circuit Gives Big Nod to the Patent Office
Peng Chen, September 25, 2008
A recent Federal Circuit decision effectively enables defendants in patent infringement suits two parallel chances for challenging validity of asserted patents: in court and in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("PTO"), which applies a lower evidentiary standard than a court...

Product Recall Requirements under the New Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008
Charles L. Kerr, Don G. Rushing, Susan Linden, September 20, 2008
The new Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (the "Act"), which was signed into law by President Bush on August 14, 2008, imposes a number of new requirements on product manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

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