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U.S. Economy May Stutter Step in 2014 Due to Trucking Capacity Constraints
The outlook for the trucking industry should be improving as weak first quarter profits become a blur in the industry’s rear view mirror with a snap back in demand due to warmer temperatures and historical rate increases throughout the industry…. Continue Reading
Cephalon, Inc. v. Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories LTD. and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Inc.
In the ongoing battle to keep generic drugs off the market, Cephalon, Inc. filed suit against Dr. Reddy Laboratories, Ltd. (“DRL”) claiming patent infringement on its TREANDA patent arising from DRL’s filing of an Abbreviated New Drug Application (“ANDA”) to… Continue Reading
Youth Development Key to Detroit’s Restructuring
While the Detroit bankruptcy and related restructuring of debt and retiree obligations are getting the headlines, even more important to Detroit’s long term success is dealing with the very serious social issues facing the City. With up to an estimated… Continue Reading
2014’s Extreme Weather Exposes Underperforming Businesses
Over the last two months, the US economy was literally frozen while the country was shutdown by inclement weather, contributing to declining corporate earnings and the consumption of liquidity as companies struggled to keep the heat on. As temperatures rise… Continue Reading
Business Valuation in Divorce Proceedings
Divorce proceedings and the judicial infrastructure that governs them are inherently complicated, particularly when one or both of the parties own a business. Contingencies must be juggled, extenuating factors, such as a buy/sell agreement, must be measured, and all interests… Continue Reading
THE 1980s WANT THEIR STORES BACK!
The economic woes of the past six years seem to be fading into the distance. Manufacturing output is up, the banks have opened their wallets again, unemployment has stabilized and real estate values and investments are climbing fast. But what… Continue Reading
Bear Market for Corn? Impact to Food and Beverage Industries
Extreme Volatility in the Agribusiness Markets Corn had been one of the most price-stable commodities for over 50 years, until the 1970’s oil crisis and high inflation. Even so, the price of corn per bushel never reached $5 until 2008,… Continue Reading
Potential Costs of Poor Project Management
When a business is considering undertaking a new, large project, there can be many issues to consider along the way. It is critical to examine all aspects of a significant project carefully before starting. Moving ahead blindly will result in… Continue Reading
GAO Patent Infringement Study
Section 34 of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (“AIA”) mandated that the United States Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) conduct a study on the consequences of patent litigation by nonpracticing entities (NPEs). As such, the GAO’s objectives were to determine (1)… Continue Reading
More Challenges for our Communities – Nonprofit Legacies at Risk
Nonprofit organizations are critical to communities across the nation, providing resources to enrich the lives of many who would otherwise be underserved. Over the past four years nonprofits have fought hard to maintain their private donations as American’s discretionary income… Continue Reading