Reed Smith LLP

Reed Smith is one of the 15 largest law firms in the world, with more than 1,600 lawyers in 23 offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Founded in 1877, the firm represents leading international businesses from Fortune 100 corporations to mid-market and emerging enterprises. Its attorneys provide litigation services in multi-jurisdictional matters and other high stake disputes, deliver regulatory counsel, and execute the full range of strategic domestic and cross-border transactions. Reed Smith is a preeminent advisor to industries including financial services, life sciences, health care, advertising and media, shipping, international trade and commodities, real estate, and education. For more information, visit reedsmith.com.

Advertisers Gird for Battle over Online Ad Standards
May 9, 2008
The issue over what standards should govern targeted online advertising has reached a full boil -- with advertisers, advocates and online providers proposing different recipes as to how the advantages of free and targeted online content should be seasoned with privacy safeguards.

Apple, the Big Apple Tussle over Namesakes
May 9, 2008
Apple computers is trying to take a bite out of New York City's new green marketing campaign. The computer company has filed a motion before the U.S. Patent and Trademark office seeking to block the city from obtaining trademark protection for its GreeNYC logo.

Congress Considers Sweeping Changes to Employment Laws
James A. Burns, May 9, 2008
As the election season continues to heat up, Congress is considering a large number of bills that would impose significant new burdens on how employers deal with employees.