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Discovery of Quantum Vibrations Inside Brain Neurons Supports Controversial Theory of Consciousness
January 28, 2014
Recent evidence, though, from researchers led by Anirban Bandyopadhyay has found the proposed quantum vibrations inside microtubules within brain neurons. These microtubules are components of cell scaffolding–they help provide our cells with their structure–that are around 25µm in length. Other research has also found evidence of quantum coherence in living cells. It has been found in our sense of smell, in the parts of bird’s brains responsible for navigation and in plant photosynthesis. Hameroff...
January 28, 2014
Recent evidence, though, from researchers led by Anirban Bandyopadhyay has found the proposed quantum vibrations inside microtubules within brain neurons. These microtubules are components of cell scaffolding–they help provide our cells with their structure–that are around 25µm in length. Other research has also found evidence of quantum coherence in living cells. It has been found in our sense of smell, in the parts of bird’s brains responsible for navigation and in plant photosynthesis. Hameroff...
Patent Litigation Best Practices
January 28, 2014
This webinar is being developed in conjunction with an introductory chapter for a Patent Litigation Best Practices document. This document has the potential to impact judicial decisionmaking at the trial and appellate levels (Judge Taranto referencedThe Sedona Conference Glossary: E-Discovery & Digital Information Management(3rd ed. 2010) numerous times in the CBT Flint Partners, LLC v. Return Path, Inc.opinion), and the panel will take questions by text and telephone during the program. *...
January 28, 2014
This webinar is being developed in conjunction with an introductory chapter for a Patent Litigation Best Practices document. This document has the potential to impact judicial decisionmaking at the trial and appellate levels (Judge Taranto referencedThe Sedona Conference Glossary: E-Discovery & Digital Information Management(3rd ed. 2010) numerous times in the CBT Flint Partners, LLC v. Return Path, Inc.opinion), and the panel will take questions by text and telephone during the program. *...
Managing a Successful Arbitration
January 28, 2014
Managing a Successful Arbitration: A one day event providing attorneys, corporate counsel, HR & business...
January 28, 2014
Managing a Successful Arbitration: A one day event providing attorneys, corporate counsel, HR & business...
ABA Legal Education Task Force Calls for Innovation to Reduce Cost and Improve Value of Law Degrees
January 28, 2014
CHICAGO, Jan. 24, 2014 — The American Bar Association Task Force on the Future of Legal Education today released its final report, which calls on law schools, bar associations, regulators and others to redesign the financial model now prevalent in law schools, revise the system that accredits law schools to permit more experimentation and innovation, and expand opportunities for delivery of legal services. "At present, the system faces considerable pressure because of the price many students...
January 28, 2014
CHICAGO, Jan. 24, 2014 — The American Bar Association Task Force on the Future of Legal Education today released its final report, which calls on law schools, bar associations, regulators and others to redesign the financial model now prevalent in law schools, revise the system that accredits law schools to permit more experimentation and innovation, and expand opportunities for delivery of legal services. "At present, the system faces considerable pressure because of the price many students...
Broad Arbitration Clause in Employment Agreement Also Captures Dispute over Asset Purchase Agreement
January 28, 2014
In 2010, plaintiff James Palese (Palese) sold two companies to defendant Tanner Bolt & Nut, Inc. (Tanner), and Tanner hired Palese as the General Manager of its new Herman's Hardware Division, which included Palese's companies. Palese entered into a five-year Employment Agreement with a broad arbitration clause calling for arbitration of "all claims . . .in any way relating" to the Employment Agreement. At the same time, he entered into two Asset Purchase Agreements, which provided that...
January 28, 2014
In 2010, plaintiff James Palese (Palese) sold two companies to defendant Tanner Bolt & Nut, Inc. (Tanner), and Tanner hired Palese as the General Manager of its new Herman's Hardware Division, which included Palese's companies. Palese entered into a five-year Employment Agreement with a broad arbitration clause calling for arbitration of "all claims . . .in any way relating" to the Employment Agreement. At the same time, he entered into two Asset Purchase Agreements, which provided that...
Seventh Circuit Splits on Conciliation Defense to EEOC Suit
January 28, 2014
A few years ago, the EEOC got socked with a number of penalties in pattern and practice cases for failing to conciliate on behalf...
January 28, 2014
A few years ago, the EEOC got socked with a number of penalties in pattern and practice cases for failing to conciliate on behalf...
How Many Documents in a Gigabyte? An Updated Answer to that Vexing Question
January 27, 2014
For this round, we collected over 10 million native files (“documents” or “docs”) from 44 different cases. The sites themselves were not chosen for any particular reason, although we looked for a minimum of 10,000 native files on each. We also chose not to use several larger sites where clients used text files as substitutes for the original natives. Our focus for the study was on standard office files, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDFs and email. These are generally the focus of most...
January 27, 2014
For this round, we collected over 10 million native files (“documents” or “docs”) from 44 different cases. The sites themselves were not chosen for any particular reason, although we looked for a minimum of 10,000 native files on each. We also chose not to use several larger sites where clients used text files as substitutes for the original natives. Our focus for the study was on standard office files, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDFs and email. These are generally the focus of most...
Do Startups Need Patents? Rigorous Study Presents Real Data on Startup Company Patenting Behavior
January 27, 2014
I am glad to say that I have now identified a detailed and data-driven study of how patenting influences start up companies in the marketplace, with competitors and in obtaining outside investment. While a few years old, I recently discovered this article from lead author Stuart Graham, a Georgia Tech Business School professor who from 2010-2013 served as Chief Economist of the US Patent Office. Entitled “High Technology Entrepreneurs and the Patent System of the 2008 Berkeley Patent Survey”...
January 27, 2014
I am glad to say that I have now identified a detailed and data-driven study of how patenting influences start up companies in the marketplace, with competitors and in obtaining outside investment. While a few years old, I recently discovered this article from lead author Stuart Graham, a Georgia Tech Business School professor who from 2010-2013 served as Chief Economist of the US Patent Office. Entitled “High Technology Entrepreneurs and the Patent System of the 2008 Berkeley Patent Survey”...
One Hour Deal on My New Favorite Phone: Moto X
January 27, 2014
Motorola’s Moto X phone is one of the best phones you can purchase. Now, Motorola’s making sure they sell more devices: This Moto X deal runs for one hour on January 27 at 3-4 pm ET, so set your calendar alarms. As you can see, if you miss that deal, you can still get the phone for $70 off ($329), which is awesome. If you’re still not sure you want Moto X, check out my review.
January 27, 2014
Motorola’s Moto X phone is one of the best phones you can purchase. Now, Motorola’s making sure they sell more devices: This Moto X deal runs for one hour on January 27 at 3-4 pm ET, so set your calendar alarms. As you can see, if you miss that deal, you can still get the phone for $70 off ($329), which is awesome. If you’re still not sure you want Moto X, check out my review.
Florida’s Sunshine Laws Override State Mediation Confidentiality, But Not Federal Court Mediation Provisions
January 27, 2014
A Florida state court held that confidential mediation sessions in a related federal case between city officials, union leaders and a Pension Board involved collective bargaining and thus violated the state’s Sunshine Laws because they were not open to the public. The court rejected the argument that Florida’s mediation laws provide an exemption from the state’s Sunshine Laws, but noted that a federal court order requiring private mediation would override the Sunshine Laws. The court enjoined...
January 27, 2014
A Florida state court held that confidential mediation sessions in a related federal case between city officials, union leaders and a Pension Board involved collective bargaining and thus violated the state’s Sunshine Laws because they were not open to the public. The court rejected the argument that Florida’s mediation laws provide an exemption from the state’s Sunshine Laws, but noted that a federal court order requiring private mediation would override the Sunshine Laws. The court enjoined...
