U.S. Government Opens New Paths for Energy Project Financing
Two forthcoming changes to U.S. law thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 have the potential to significantly change how renewable energy projects are financed. The Act's incentive programs to combat climate change include two key renewable energy credits under the Internal Revenue Code, John Dombrowski explains.
Lessons Learned from the First CCPA Enforcement Action
In a significant action of interest to any business with customers in California, the state’s Attorney General announced its first enforcement action under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The result is a fine and settlement for a multinational retailer. Elaine Harwell outlines important lessons business can draw from the action.
IRS Sending Penalty Refunds to 1.6 Million Companies and Individuals
It's a man-bites-dog story when the tax man gives money away, but that's exactly what the IRS is doing this month, about $1.2 billion in penalty refunds to 1.6 million companies and individuals. It's an effort by the agency to address a significant backlog resulting from COVID-19. Eric Swenson and Guillermo Gonzalez have the details.
Did you know the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has several expedited examination programs that allows those who qualify to have their patent applications reviewed more quickly, potentially speeding the path to securing patent protection? Miku Mehta, Jeffrey Morton, Erica Spence and Alejandro Echeverria explain.
Real Estate Partner Andrew Yocopis Joins Our Scottsdale Office
Accomplished corporate real estate attorney Andrew Yocopis has joined Procopio as our latest Partner, based in our Scottsdale, Arizona office. The award-winning attorney represents a wide range of clients, including developers, landowners and lenders, in an array of multi-million-dollar construction projects in Arizona and other parts of the United States.
Andrew represents clients in the acquisition, development, financing, leasing, and disposition of various commercial properties, including multifamily and mixed-use developments, office buildings, shopping centers, industrial sites, and hotels. Andrew also has experience representing financial institutions, REITs, CMBS trusts, homebuilders, commercial developers, and various non-real estate-related companies.
Partner and newly named International Tax practice leader Pedro Corona de la Fuente has relocated from San Diego to Procopio's newest office in Washington, D.C., a city that plays a key role in international taxation. Pedro advises clients in international estate planning, international tax and cross-border mergers and acquisitions.
Also joining the D.C. office is a life sciences patent attorney, Raph Kim.
Our latest in a series of attorney profiles stars Partner Paul Johnson, co-leader of Procopio's M&A and Strategic Joint Ventures group and an empty-nest father enjoying life with his wife of 32 years. He began his career in the wild days of the dot-com bubble and bust, and brings his clients insights both as an attorney and an MBA. You might catch him on Saturday mornings during his weekly 40-mile ride or perhaps giving a presentation on the U.S. Constitution to high school students.
Disrupting the Industry Norms | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm PT | The Pacific Club, Newport Beach, CA
What challenges face the world of finance? That’s the topic of a panel organized by the Orange County chapter of the Risk Management Association featuring Procopio Construction Law Partner Rosemary Nunn and other female industry leaders.
International Tax Partner Raul Villarreal Garza speaks at the 2nd International Tax Symposium organized by Freeman Law. The program will address global tax reform, cross-border tax planning opportunities, cryptocurrency, and more.
Annual Labor & Employment Seminar | 12:00 - 6:00 pm PT | Torrey Pines Hilton, La Jolla, CA
Our Labor & Employment Law team discusses significant changes in 2022, with a focus on assisting attendees to stay in compliance with state and federal law and avoid unwanted litigation, including wrongful termination and wage and hour lawsuits.
Annual Construction Law Seminar | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm PT | webinar
Join Procopio Construction Law attorneys in their 2nd annual seminar discussing the latest in construction and infrastructure law, including prevailing wage law, insurance coverage, supply chain and labor shortage challenges, cybersecurity, and more.
Life Sciences IP Partner Jeff Morton has been named for the second straight year to the IAM Strategy 300 list in the category of Legal-Technology Transfer. IAM is a leading global news source on intellectual property matters. Earlier this year IAM recognized Jeff as an IAM Patent 1000 attorney. Jeff has previously been recognized by the World Intellectual Property Review as a U.S. Patent Leader and Trademark Leader and by Best Lawyers® for Biotechnology and Life Sciences.
Ashley Fasano and Jennifer Trowbridge Named 40 Under 40
Employment Law Associate Ashley Fasano and Corporate Law Senior Counsel Jennifer Trowbridge have been named by San Diego Metro magazine to their 2022 40 Under 40 list of influential individuals in San Diego County. Both attorneys were previously named as finalists for the 2022 40 Under 40 Next Business Leaders by the San Diego Business Journal.
Our life sciences legal team continues to grow. Please welcome accomplished patent attorney Raph Y. Kim, a chemical engineer with industry experience who once clerked for the largest law firm in South Korea. He's based out of our Washington, D.C., office.
Attention SoCal life sciences and medtech CEOs interested in peer-to-peer advising for growth, capital financing, or exit plans: A new CEO Circle by ACG San Diego and Procopio may be right for you. Co-led by our M&A Group Co-Leader Paul Johnson and prominent venture investor David H. Crean, the exclusive one-year program is complimentary and limited to CEOs. The first cohort begins soon; act now if interested.
What is obviousness under U.S. patent law? Miku Mehta explains and applies the concept to design patents in a new article (in Japanese) in the highly prestigious AIPPI Journal (Japan). Miku reviews key cases involving subject design patents and prior art while offering strategic tips drawn from the cases.
We were honored to once again co-sponsor the Cox Salute celebration of San Diego County teachers, whose hard work and sacrifice makes valuable contributions to children's lives. Congrats to the winners!
We were happy to host an ACG San Diego brown bag discussion recently on representative and warranty insurance (RWI) moderated by Jessica Lazur, with Paul Johnson a panelist along with William Lynch from Imperial Capital and Travis Barnett from Alliant Insurance Services.
We greatly enjoyed co-sponsoring the Biocom California networking event last week at the Domenico Winery in San Carlos, CA. Attorneys Miku Mehta, Robert Sloss and Jeff Morton joined Sanae Trotter and Amy Wimer in talking life sciences with interesting entrepreneurs.
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