08
Jan
Indefiniteness: Satisfying 35 U.S.C. § 112(f) for Means Plus Function Claim Elements in Software Patents
Recent developments in case law surrounding the application of 35 U.S.C. § 112(f) to software patents have further defined requirements for overcoming indefiniteness attacks against those patents and provided guidance for prosecutors and litigators on assessing the stre...
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Jan
Alabama Supreme Court affirms HGD courtroom victory
The Alabama Supreme Court, on April 19, 2013, affirmed in full the 2.3 million dollar jury verdict won by our client Specialty Marketing Corp in a trial handled by our attorneys Steve Heninger and Callen Sparrow. It was a landmark decision — the most significant of its kind...
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Jan
Selecting the best nursing home for yourself or a loved one – part 4
PART IV: SOURCES AVAILABLE TO ASSIST IN SELECTING A NURSING HOMEBy: William L. BrossFrom our previous installments, it is painfully obvious to see that the selection of a nursing home is a difficult and important decision one must consider. To make such a choice, one need...
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Jan
Taylor Bartlett to go before Illinois state court on behalf of Actos bladder cancer plaintiffs
On April 3, 2013, Taylor Bartlett will present oral argument in Cook County, IL state court on behalf of all IL Actos bladder cancer plaintiffs. The Court will consider several discovery motions, including Plaintiffs' Clawback Opposition and Plaintiffs’ Motion to Comp...
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Jan
Selecting the best nursing home for yourself or a loved one – part 3
PART III: COMMONLY ENCOUNTERED STANDARDS OF CARE AND WHAT YOU SHOULD LOOK FOR ON A VISITBy: William L. BrossAs mentioned in the previous installment, there area certain standards of care that are of concern in nursing homes especially. Upon selecting a nursing home it is importan...
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Jan
HGD’s Lucky Palace Verdict named as one of the Top 100 Verdicts of 2012
Legal publication The National Law Journal has selected Heninger Garrison Davis' $64 million verdict in the Lucky Palace case as one of the Top 100 Verdicts in the nation in 2012. HGD attorneys Steve Heninger and Gayle Douglas served on the plainti...
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Jan
HGD welcomes Jeanie Sleadd as a new associate
Heninger Garrison Davis is pleased to announce that Jeanie S. Sleadd has joined the firm as an associate. “We are very pleased to have Jeanie join us as an associate and we believe that her compassion for helping the injured will allow her to do a wonderful job of hel...
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Jan
Selecting the Best Nursing Home for Yourself or a Loved One – part 2
PART II: WHAT A NURSING HOME IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDEBy: William L. BrossAs mentioned in the previous installment, it is mandated that nursing home facilities abide by certain federal and state regulations and meet minimum requirements in order to receive funding. It is beyon...
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Jan
Selecting the Best Nursing Home for Yourself or a Loved One – part 1
PART I: THE CHALLENGEBy: William L. BrossQuality care for the aging population is becoming increasingly important as the number of elder persons in the United States increases. Quality care encompasses not only medical assistance, but also, the availability of quality nursi...
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Jan
The Split Of Opinions For Motions To Dismiss When Pleading Indirect Infringement In Patent Cases: Will The Complaint Stay Or Might It Be Forced To Go?
By: Blair ClintonOver the last decade, patent law has experienced its share of significant changes. In the context of patent litigation, especially, new patent-specific pleading standards have presented some hot-button issues for patent holders wishing to navigate the alrea...
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