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Section 337 (19 U.S.C. § 1337) is administered by the U.S. International Trade Commission, or ITC. This trade statute makes it unlawful to import or sell in the United States any article that: (a) infringes a valid and enforceable U.S. ...

The Eastern District of Virginia, or EDVA, is famously known as the “Rocket Docket” due to its status as the fastest U.S. District Court for 11 of the past 13 years, resolving civil cases at almost twice the average speed ...

On Dec. 18, expungement and reexamination proceedings were set to begin at the Trademark Office. How these new proceedings will affect trademark practice remains to be seen, but it is important to understand what they are and how they could ...

The purpose of the closing argument is to incite jurors or a judge to render the decision you request. It is not about impressing listeners with your eloquence. According to the apocryphal tale, when listeners heard Demosthenes, they would remark, ...

Is your law firm ready for whatever may come now that COVID-19 surges are occurring all around the country, and the omicron variant is a looming threat? With mask mandates once again in effect in many areas, it’s impossible to ...

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“To listen well is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.” — John Marshall Open and honest communication with team members is crucial when running a law firm. Whether it be a group meeting or ...

The end of the year is a perfect time to pause and reflect on what has transpired — the impacts made and the insights discovered. You may find you pivoted from the original plan by experimenting with hybrid work environments, ...

When we think about leaving a charitable giving legacy, making a bequest from our estate naturally comes to mind. However, individual retirement accounts, or IRAs, can be an attractive and flexible way to manage charitable gifts and meet estate planning ...

Virginia Code §§ 8.01-316 et seq. allow service by publication in certain cases, including where the identity or whereabouts of the defendant are unknown. The process is initiated by affidavit attesting to the grounds for proceeding by publication followed by ...

There is a well-worn joke about a lawyer who runs into an old acquaintance on the street. “I’m so glad to see you!” the friend exclaims. “I’m in terrible trouble — can I ask you a couple of questions?” “Of ...