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Friday, January 12, 2024
While the justices' opinions concerning patent enablement and trademark’s likelihood of confusion analysis were unanimous in SCOTUS' recently concluded term, citing fundamental and time-honored precedents for support, the opinion regarding copyright contained a spirited debate as to what constitutes transformative fair use. Wesley Barbee, Samuel Raque and John Willis Stevens present a round up of three noteworthy intellectual property decisions from the high court.
Shifting Gears: What Can Lawyers Do When They Retire?
In this issue's President's Perspective, Jim Barry considers what retirement can look like for attorneys and shares some tips for focusing on various activities that can lead to a fulfilling experience.
This issue's Legal Life contains TBA staff updates, programming announcements, TBA Book Club information and more!
Deadline to Run for TBA Office Is Feb. 15
Those interested in running for an elected office with the Tennessee Bar Association or as a TBA delegate to the American Bar Association (ABA) House of Delegates have until Feb. 15 to qualify for the 2024 ballot. Positions open this year on the TBA Board of Governors include a new vice president from the state's West Grand Division, four district governors and six grand division governors. For the ABA House of Delegates, four positions are available. To qualify for any of these roles, candidates must file a nominating petition, including the signatures of 25 TBA members in good standing, with the TBA executive director by emailing barED@tnbar.org, or by mail to 3310 West End Ave., Ste. 590, Nashville, TN 37203. The TBA’s website has more information on the election process and the list of available positions.
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