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“Power Circuit: The Revolving Door Continues to Spin”
Washingtonian, January 25, 2012
Warren Rosborough was noted for his return to McDermott (he was an associate from 2004 to 2007) as an Antitrust & Competition partner after four years at the Justice Department.
Warren Rosborough , Antitrust & Competition
“Court of Appeal Dismisses William Hill’s 32Red Appeal”
The Lawyer.com, January 25, 2012
Hiroshi Sheraton was noted for his role in the successful Appeal Court defense of a High Court infringement ruling that involved an online gambling website.
Hiroshi Sheraton , Intellectual Property , IP Litigation
“Louboutin Presses 2nd Circ. to Reverse Red Sole Mark Ruling”
Law360, January 24, 2012
Robert Zelnick, commenting on a high-profile effort by French fashion goods maker Louboutin to seek trademark protection for its use of red as shoe sole color, said that the company has “created a new mouse trap … by making the sole of a shoe such an enormous source identifier.” However, Mr. Zelnick added, getting trademark exclusivity for a color may be difficult because “there are concerns about color depletion. There are only so many primary colors.”
Robert W. Zelnick , Intellectual Property , IP Litigation
“Work Product Privilege Waived for Penalty Defense Documents, Court Holds”
Tax Notes Today, January 24, 2012
Robin Greenhouse said a Court of Federal Claims decision that a taxpayer waived work product privilege for tax reserve workpapers by claiming reliance on independent audit advice to avoid penalties “highlights the harsh consequences that can result when the financial auditor is also the taxpayer’s tax adviser.” Ms. Greenhouse added, however, that “in allowing the parties to reach agreement over the characterization of documents as privileged without causing waiver of any applicable privilege, the court offers a potentially effective process for future privilege litigation.”
Robin L. Greenhouse , International Tax , Tax
“Lobbying World”
The Hill, January 24, 2012
Warren Rosborough was noted as a new partner in McDermott’s Antitrust & Competition Practice Group, rejoining the Firm after working as a trial lawyer in the Justice Department Antitrust Division.
Warren Rosborough , Antitrust & Competition
