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Selections from National Law Journal Daily Headlines March 28, 2008

By David Badertscher, PLL

Source: NLM.com, March 28, 2008.

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FROM THE UPCOMING ISSUE  |  Trademark attorneys: It's madness to call it 'March Madness'
"Lawyers are getting swept up in the March Madness frenzy, but not because of the basketball scores. It's potential trademark violations that has their heads spinning, as many lawyers are cautioning clients to refrain from using the terms "March Madness" or "The Final Four" for any promotions. "Just don't do it," offers David Radack, who heads Eckert Seamans' IP group, as advice to big and small businesses alike, including car dealerships, bars, and restaurants promoting the basketball tournament."

FROM THE UPCOMING ISSUE  |  Federal Circuit may be in for big changes
"The 'youngest' of the federal appellate courts soon will be showing its age as two-thirds of its members qualify for retirement or senior status in the next two years, presenting a rare opportunity for the next president to shape that court. Federal Circuit appointments have not been as politicized as some appointments to other circuits have been. But with the current controversy over patent reform legislation, the stakes now are high, said federal courts scholar Arthur Hellman."

WEB-ONLY  |  Prosecutors may drop obstruction charge against lawyer accused of laundering drug money
"The Department of Justice is considering dropping the charge of obstruction of justice against Miami attorney Ben Kuehne and has appointed a new lead prosecutor on the case. Kuehne still faces four counts of money laundering and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering."

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