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“A force to be reckoned with in Delaware patent litigation,” the 2021 edition of IAM Patent 1000 again ranks Morris Nichols’ intellectual property group in its highest “gold” tier for Delaware IP law firms.

On June 30, Morris Nichols partner Patricia Vella will speak in the session on “Delaware Law & Litigation Developments.”

Morris Nichols is ranked in the highest tier for Delaware intellectual property law practices. IP litigators Jack Blumenfeld, Karen Jacobs, and Jeremy Tigan are recognized as Delaware “IP Stars.”

Morris Nichols partner Todd Flubacher will serve as a panelist in the webinar, “Let’s Be Clear! Drafting To Minimize Litigation and Disputes” hosted by The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) on Thursday, June 17, 2021 from 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. EST.

Morris Nichols was ranked in The Legal 500 US, a nationwide guide to the foremost law firms in the United States.

Morris Nichols partner Jennifer Ying will speak on “Diversity, Inclusion & Equality in IP: The Current Landscape for Women & Minorities in IP and the Way Forward” at The Women in Law & IP Virtual Summit on June 3, 2021.

One dozen Morris Nichols attorneys have been selected for inclusion in 2021 Delaware Super Lawyers. 

The 2021 edition of Chambers USA has again ranked Morris Nichols in the top tier in four Delaware practice categories.

Morris Nichols partners Tarik Haskins and Tricia Vella will speak on the “Transactional Lessons” session at the Practising Law Institute’s day-long program covering important Delaware corporate law developments over the past year and how they impact corporate or legal practice. 

The M&A Journal recently featured commentary from the 33rd Annual Tulane Corporate Law Institute. Morris Nichols partner Bill Lafferty co-chaired the virtual conference in March 2021.

Lawdragon 500 recently released its inaugural list of Leading Dealmakers in America. Six Morris Nichols partners were selected for inclusion, comprising one third of the Delaware honorees.

Morris Nichols partners Patricia Vella and Dave Harris will join the Connecticut Bar Association Business Law Section to present an overview of recent Delaware statutory changes and caselaw developments relevant to corporate, LLC and partnership attorneys.

The Practising Law Institute presents its annual daylong program on Venture Capital 2021: Nuts and Bolts program. Morris Nichols partner Dan Matthews serves as faculty and will speak in the ethics session, “Crisis Management, Tough Judgment Calls and Legal Ethics Considerations in Representing Emerging Growth Companies.”

Morris Nichols partners Michael Houghton and Donna Culver will join members of Ernst & Young LLP’s Unclaimed Property and Escheat Services practice for a 60-minute webcast addressing the current unclaimed property landscape.

Silicon Valley Directors’ Exchange (SVDX) presents, “Busted Deals – How Do Directors Prepare for a Baked Deal that Flops.”

Morris Nichols will host our second annual Virtual Global Networking Event in conjunction with the AIPLA Women in IP Law Committee.

In April 2020, the Delaware Supreme Court heard arguments on Cigna’s appeal, and on May 3, 2021, affirmed the trial court’s decision and rejected bid for the $1.85 billion termination fee.

The program will cover recent developments in navigating the actual and potential conflicts of interest that often surface in M&A transactions when dealing with significant stockholders, boards of directors, senior executives, and investment bankers.

Morris Nichols serves as lead counsel to Impresa Aerospace, a tier-one supplier to Boeing and other commercial and defense aviation companies. In December 2020, the Delaware Bankruptcy Court approved the going concern sale of Impresa’s business and assets, and on April 28, 2021 confirmed Impresa’s chapter 11 plan.

Morris Nichols partner Melissa DiVincenzo speaks in a webinar focusing on benefit corporations and corporate governance.

The American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) hosts its Virtual Annual Spring Meeting from April 12-22, 2021.

Morris Nichols partner Lou Hering shared his insights from working with mutual fund entities as well as in the PE space.

The American Bar Association hosts the Business Law Section virtual spring meeting from April 19-23, 2021. Three Morris Nichols partners will attend the conference as committee leaders and speakers, sharing insights on alternative entities, Delaware corporate law, fiduciary duties, and special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs).

UIC John Marshall Law School’s Center for Intellectual Property, Information & Privacy law hosts its annual IP Master Class, a comprehensive executive seminar series on critical and emerging areas of IP law.

Matt is one of a dozen corporate restructuring lawyers under the age of 40 identified for their outstanding achievements within the prior year.

The April 2021 newsletter includes various article contributions from insolvency/bankruptcy practitioners.

The Practising Law Institute presents its annual day-long program on Venture Capital 2021: Nuts and Bolts. Morris Nichols partner Jeff Wolters serves as faculty and will speak in the closing session, “Crisis Management, Tough Judgment Calls and Legal Ethics Considerations in Representing Emerging Growth Companies.”

The Practising Law Institute hosts a two-day webcast on commercial real estate financing. Morris Nichols partner Tarik Haskins will speak on, "Delaware Law for Real Estate Lawyers" on March 31, 2021 at 10:00am EDT.

Morris Nichols partner Todd Flubacher will co-present with Cynthia D.M. Brown of Commonwealth Trust Company in the first session on "Discretionary Decision-Making."

Law360 Pulse recently spoke with leaders of the Delaware Lawyers Assistance Program about their continuing work to support wellbeing and mental health in the legal profession, and the impact of heightened stressors due to the pandemic. “This is not new to the legal industry,” said Morris Nichols partner RJ Scaggs who chairs the DSBA Lawyers Assistance Committee. “It was something people kind of didn’t talk about,” he told Law360 Pulse. “It is a very serious problem in our industry.”

The ABA Section of Litigation Bankruptcy and Insolvency Litigation Committee will host a roundtable on Friday, March 19, 2021 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET.

Morris Nichols uniquely appeared on rankings for both the defendants’ and plaintiffs’ side, as it has in previous years. Partner Michael Flynn attributed the firm’s achievement to its focus on work in Delaware, serving both clients and co-counsel alike.

Morris Nichols retains its status as a top patent litigation law firm in Lex Machina’s 2021 Patent Litigation Report released today. This data-driven annual review looks at federal district court trends to glean insights into courts, judges, parties, and law firm activities.

Morris Nichols partner Bill Lafferty serves as co-chair of Tulane University Law School’s 33rd Annual Corporate Law Institute.

Legal analytics pioneer Lex Machina will host a live webcast unveiling its latest 2021 Patent Litigation Report. Morris Nichols partner Michael Flynn will join as a speaker in the 30-minute session.

Morris Nichols’ partner Melissa DiVincenzo will serve as a panelist at the Practising Law Institute (PLI) program, "Doing Deals 2021: The Art of M&A Transactional Practice."

Law360 Pulse recently asked a group of Delaware attorneys, recent law school graduates, and mentors how they have navigated the pandemic-related challenges to starting a legal career. Morris Nichols partner Jason Russell and law clerk Catherine Butchy shared their insights.

Mike Houghton will speak on the Delaware economy, DEFAC and its mission, and his personal leadership experiences in various positions both in Delaware and on the national stage.

Morris Nichols is proud to reveal our new visual identity, presenting a modern aesthetic that pays respect to the firm’s Delaware roots while also recognizing the firm’s position at the forefront of Delaware business law.

Morris Nichols partner Bill Lafferty spoke with Law360 about his 30-year career working in Delaware, ingredients for success, and potential trends on the horizon.

The Practising Law Institute will hold its annual two-day conference on mergers and acquisitions live via webcast from January 21 to 22, 2021. Morris Nichols partners Patricia Vella and Melissa DiVincenzo will offer Delaware perspective as program faculty.

Bill Lafferty spoke with Law360 about what the leadership role means to him, responding to the coronavirus pandemic, and initiatives to continue the firm’s success.

Morris Nichols is pleased to announce that William M. Lafferty has been elected chair of the Delaware law firm’s Executive Committee.

Morris Nichols will participate in the 2021 Delaware Minority Job Fair for second- and third-Year Law Students, to be held virtually on Saturday, January 9, 2021. 

Jason Russell will co-facilitate the upcoming UPPO Industry Focus Conference Call for Securities.

The firm proudly supports the Delaware Community Foundation’s COVID Response Fund, an organization dedicated to distributing charitable donations to a variety of organizations throughout Delaware.

Morris Nichols is pleased to announce eleven law clerks employed by the firm were each issued a Certified Limited Practice License* (CLPL) by the Delaware Supreme Court this week.

Morris Nichols teams with the KPMG National Unclaimed Property practice for a 60-minute unclaimed property webcast.

Morris Nichols is proud to support the Delaware Minority Job Fair Committee (DMJF) of the Delaware State Bar Association.