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Dorsey – DOJ to Develop New Whistleblower Program to Augment Existing Federal Whistleblower Programs

In this eUpdate, we describe the core requirements and challenges of the program, how the program will fill in the gaps with existing whistleblower programs, how the program fits within DOJ’s corporate enforcement policies, and we provide some recommended takeaways.

Dorsey – Protecting the Protectors: In Murray v. UBS, the U.S. Supreme Court Articulates the New Standard for SOX Whistleblower Claims

Whistleblowers under Sarbanes-Oxley (“SOX”) do not need to prove retaliatory intent.

Dorsey eUpdate: AI Cannot be an Inventor of a UK Patent

The highly anticipated ruling follows decisions both in the UK and in other jurisdictions (including the Board of Appeals of the European Patent Office) all adopting the same position under the provisions of current legislation in the different jurisdictions.

Esteemed University of Montana grad, Mae Nan Ellingson has earned a lasting legacy – City Club Missoula – The Montana Constitution: Past and Present with Mae Nan Ellingson – 1/8

As bond counsel with Dorsey & Whitney for three decades, Ellingson had a hand in nearly every public financing project across the state.

UM to Recognize Montana Constitutional Delegate Mae Nan Ellingson with Honorary Doctorate

Ellingson, a two-time UM graduate, was the youngest delegate to the 1972 Constitutional Convention and one of 19 women out of 100 delegates to serve.

Dorsey & Whitney Names 22 New Partners Including Missoula, Montana’s Courtney Ellis, Public Finance

Courtney represents issuers, underwriters and borrowers in a variety of public finance transactions. She advises state and local government clients regarding the range of financing tools available under state law, and acts as bond counsel on a wide range of revenue bond financings, general obligation bond financings and special district financings.

Supreme Court’s Jack Daniel’s Decision Clarifies that Traditional Trademark Use “Does Not Receive Special First Amendment Protection,” Even When it Has Expressive Message

Humor matters, but it’s not the most important thing when considering a trademark infringement or dilution claim.

2023 Employment Litigation Trends – The Dorsey Labor & Employment Practice Group

The Dorsey Labor & Employment Practice Group has drafted the following papers to highlight the trends employers should expect in 2023 in employment litigation in state and federal courts nationwide as well as likely areas of enforcement action by federal and state governments and regulatory agencies:

Employers: FY 2024 Cap H-1B Registration Period Is Fast Approaching

This is an important time of the year for employers wishing to sponsor a candidate for a cap H-1B visa in Fiscal Year 2024.

Dorsey Opens Boise, Idaho Office

Experienced lawyers establish new office, expanding Dorsey’s Mountain West presence