Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP

We're happy to welcome a new colleague. Jim O'Brien has joined Goodell DeVries as an associate. He practices in our Business and Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Commercial and Business Tort Litigation groups. He also handles Estates and Trusts matters. Welcome, Jim! https://hubs.li/Q02WvRMT0

“First come, first served” is the basic rule of acquiring rights in a trademark. Ownership of a distinctive mark goes to the first to use it in commerce; ownership of a descriptive mark belongs to the first mark that acquires secondary meaning through use. - Jim Astrachan in The Daily Record #trademarks #iplaw #intellectualproperty https://hubs.li/Q02Wn4PT0

Congratulations to Marianne DePaulo Plant and James P. Robinson! They prevailed in a recent jury trial on behalf of a hospital and an affiliated surgical group in a medical malpractice case. The jury deliberated until 12:30 a.m. on October 23 and returned a verdict for all defendants. Here is a summary of the case >> https://hubs.li/Q02VWSHt0

Carrie Williams will co-present a Strafford webinar that examines the influence of political leanings and conspiracy theories on juries. The panel will also discuss how to address these challenges. October 28 at 1:00pm EDT. REGISTER HERE >> https://hubs.li/Q02VSNLQ0

We were thrilled to accept our Empowering Women Award from The Daily Record yesterday! Throughout our three-decade history, Goodell DeVries has been intentional about providing opportunities for women to advance at every level. We are proud to be honored. A group of our lawyers were at the awards celebration. From left: Kamil Ismail, Jhanelle Graham Caldwell, Nichole Nesbitt, Sarah Lacey, Derek Stikeleather, Jim O'Brien. https://hubs.li/Q02VtPHp0

A HUGE heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone that attended #ExecutiveFusionX2 The amazing partners, sponsors and VIPS made the morning the success that it was. 💜 I AM TRULY GRATEFUL BEYOND WORDS TO ALL OF YOU 💜 Thank you to Jordan Drumm at Drumm Digital Media for capturing this Sponsor group shot. Your continued support, trust and partnership runs deep. Relationships are everything and I can confidently say that we are and always will be #StrongerTogether #BaltimoreBusiness #EconomicDevelopment #CountiesCollide #HTO #NachmanExecutive Sherry Nachman Victoria Yassem Steve Postol

We're excited to see everyone next week at The Trial Network's Litigation Symposium. Our partners Jeffrey Hines, Sean Gugerty, and Carrie Williams will be among the presenters. They'll be joined by Goodell DeVries colleagues Amy Heinrich, Derek Stikeleather, and Craig Brodsky. We're looking forward to a great conference. https://hubs.li/Q02TZ13L0

If you're attending DCDLA's Annual Conference this week, say hello to Ifeanyi Ezeigbo. Ifeanyi is a Goodell DeVries associate, DCDLA's Secretary, and a speaker at the conference. He will co-present “The Intersection of Structured Settlements and State Law” with Pamela Liggett of Atlas Settlement Group.

ICYMI -- Lawyers responding to Bar Counsel inquiries can hurt their cases if they're disrespectful to client complainants in their responses. Craig Brodsky explains why it's important to focus on the underlying facts and respect both the complainant and the process. From The Daily Record --> https://hubs.ly/Q02TqL4-0 #legalethics #lawyers