March 22, 2018 Allen & Pinnix Updates US Law Chapter for World Intellectual Property Rights and Remedies
Allen & Pinnix attorneys revised their commentary on US intellectual property laws for Thomson Reuters’ 2018 World Intellectual Property Rights and Remedies compendium. The US law chapter contains a discussion of current developments regarding copyright, patent, trademark, and data privacy regulations.
February 26, 2018 Allen & Pinnix Updates Commentary on the European Union Data Protection Regulation
Allen & Pinnix attorney Brenner Allen* drafted commentary on the new European Union Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) for a revised Smit & Herzog commentary. Allen & Pinnix attorneys track compliance with the forthcoming EU GDPR, and assist clients with drafting privacy impact assessments, informed consents, and privacy notices; as well as helping ensuring data protection law compliance regarding US data breach law changes.
December 18, 2017 Noel Allen Participates in Panel Discussion on Auditor Ethics
Noel Allen participated in a panel discussion on ethics in the certified professional accountant profession at Baruch University’s 12th annual Ensuring Integrity conference. His focus included current ethics topics facing auditors, such as the obligation to report violations to regulators.
November 2, 2017 Noel Allen Presents on Blockchain and Bitcoins
Noel Allen presented to the annual meeting of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy on the legal implications of the rise of blockchain technology, including an examination of recent state laws passed encouraging and regulating blockchain technology, bitcoins, and smart contracts. He also presented on case law addressing disputes on these issues.
September 14, 2017 Brenner Allen* Presents on Brexit and Data Protection
Regulation
Allen & Pinnix attorney Brenner Allen* presented to the annual meeting of the International Business Law Consortium regarding the potential impact of Brexit on data protection regulation in the United Kingdom, as well as implications for lawyers advising non-U.K. based clients on legal compliance.
August 15, 2017 Noel Allen Recognized by Best Lawyers in
America
Allen & Pinnix attorney Noel Allen has been recognized as a 2018 Best Lawyer in America for administrative/regulatory law and antitrust law. Noel was also selected as the 2018 Raleigh Administrative/Regulatory Law Best Lawyer in America "Lawyer of the Year." Only one lawyer in each community is recognized with this honor each year.
July 5, 2017 Noel Allen and Nathan Standley Present on Accountancy Board Regulation and Antitrust
Compliance
Allen & Pinnix attorneys Noel Allen and Nathan Standley presented to attendees of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy eastern and western regional meetings, on the subjects of board of accountancy legal developments and antitrust legal compliance obligations.
May 31, 2017 Allen & Pinnix attorneys contribute to the 2017 volume of Competition Law in Western Europe and the USA
Allen & Pinnix attorneys Noel Allen, Nathan Standley, and Brenner Allen* authored the 2017 USA volume of Wolters Kluwer’s Competition Law in Western Europe and the USA. The volume included a discussion of recent developments in enforcement of the Sherman Act, Clayton Act, and Federal Trade Commission Act, as well as other US federal and state antitrust protections, and the impact of international antitrust regulations on US businesses.
May 30, 2017 Brenner Allen* Presents on US Responses to the New European Union Data Protection
Regulation
During the annual North America meeting of the International Business Law Consortium, Allen & Pinnix attorney Brenner Allen* presented on US law firms’ and businesses’ responses to the forthcoming European Union Data Protection Regulation. Her presentation included an overview of the EU/US Privacy Shield Program and the steps that US businesses may take to comply with the EU Regulation.
May 22, 2017 Noel Allen Presents on Preventing Bias Among Licensing Board Members
Allen & Pinnix attorney Noel Allen presented to the third annual North Carolina Occupational Licensing Agencies Best Practices Seminar on Guarding Against Bias and “Dueling” Fiduciary Duties for Board Members. His presentation included defining what constitutes bias, and enumerating best practices for avoiding bias and the appearance of bias.
May 18, 2017 Announcing the 2017 Edition of World Intellectual Property
Rights
Allen & Pinnix attorneys recently completed a United State law update to the Thomson Reuters volume, World Intellectual Property Rights. This publication features copyright, patent, and trademark law developments from around the world. Noel Allen, Brenner Allen,* and Nathan Standley are the publication’s U.S. editors.
May 9, 2017 Jack Pinnix Authors Article on the Future of H-1B Visas
Allen & Pinnix immigration attorney Jack Pinnix, a North Carolina Board Certified Immigration Specialist and a past President and current Board member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, authored an editorial in North Carolina Lawyers Weekly regarding possible developments for the H-1B visa program. More information on current immigration law developments is available on our website.
April 28, 2017 Announcing the 2017 Edition of Comparative Law of
Monopolies
Allen & Pinnix attorneys recently completed an update to the United States Comparative Law of Monopolies volume. This Wolters Kluwer publication features antitrust regulatory and case law developments from around the world; Noel Allen is the publication’s U.S. editor.
April 13, 2017 Allen & Pinnix, P.A. is Celebrating its 40th Anniversary
At noted in several recent news stories, 2017 is Allen & Pinnix’s 40th anniversary as a North Carolina law firm. The firm began in 1977, and both founding partners, Noel Allen and Jack Pinnix, continue to practice trade, regulatory, administrative, and immigration law with the firm. More details on Noel Allen’s work can be found on our website, and Jack Pinnix’s practice is described here.
March 31, 2017 Brenner Allen* Presents on Data Privacy in a Global World
Allen & Pinnix attorney Brenner Allen* presented to the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy’s 2017 Legal Counsel Conference on data privacy and security regulation under U.S., European Union, and other international legal regimes. She highlighted conflicts between laws and rapid developments regarding the regulation of cross-border data transfers.
March 27, 2017 Allen & Pinnix Attorneys Provide Immigration Law News Updates
Allen & Pinnix’s immigration attorneys regularly publish an American Immigrant Online Newsletter. The newsletter is available for subscription via our website. The latest issue provides updates on recent executive orders, Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals, and customs enforcement at airports.
March 22, 2017 Noel Allen and Nathan Standley Present on Recent Developments in Accountancy Regulation
Allen & Pinnix attorneys Noel Allen and Nathan Standley recently presented on Legal Cases and Developments Impacting the Profession at the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy’s 2017 Executive Director Conference. They covered issues affecting enforcement against CPAs, including the 2015 Supreme Court decision in North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners v. Federal Trade Commission.
February 13, 2017 Allen & Pinnix Attorneys Weigh in on Recent Immigration Changes
Allen & Pinnix immigration law attorneys Jack Pinnix and Lynn Calder maintain up-to-date resources via their immigration law blog, available here. Our firm’s attorneys have provided immigration representation for over 35 years, representing thousands of individuals in immigration matters from family to employment based immigration, U.S. citizenship/naturalization and in deportation and removal proceedings.
January 20, 2017 Allen & Pinnix Attorney Joins the Evergreen Credit Union Board of
Directors
Brenner Allen* has joined the Board of Directors of the Evergreen Credit Union. Based in Cumberland County, Maine, Evergreen Credit Union is one of Maine’s largest credit unions, with branches in Naples, Portland, South Portland, and Windham.
January 3, 2017 Allen & Pinnix Attorneys Honored as Legal Elite by Business
North Carolina
Noel Allen was honored as a member of the Business North Carolina Legal Elite Antitrust Hall of Fame and Nathan Standley was named to the Business North Carolina Legal Elite for business and antitrust law. Fewer than 3% of North Carolina’s lawyers earn the Business North Carolina Legal Elite distinctions.
November 28, 2016 Allen & Pinnix Attorney Interviewed by the News &
Observer
In a News & Observer article, Are H-1B Visas for Workers with Hard-to-Find Skills in Trump’s Cross hairs?, Jack Pinnix provided his perspective on likely immigration law changes under the Trump administration. Jack suggested that there were several possible changes in store for the H1-B visa program, including the possibility that the number of visas granted would be reduced dramatically. Details and contact information for Allen & Pinnix’s immigration law practice can be found here.
November 1, 2016 Noel Allen Presents a Legal Update on Accountancy Regulation
Noel Allen presented an update on recent developments in accountancy regulation to the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy’s annual meeting. Highlights included key cases challenging regulatory decisions by state boards of accountancy.
August 17, 2016 Noel Allen Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America ©
Noel Allen has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America © in Raleigh, North Carolina, for 2017. He was honored in the areas of administrative/regulatory law and antitrust law. Best Lawyers © lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. Over 83,000 leading attorneys globally are eligible to vote, with over 7.3 million votes in various practice areas counted for the 2017 edition.
June 30, 2016 Allen & Pinnix Attorneys Present on Licensing Board Immunity and Indemnification
Nathan Standley and Brenner Allen* presented on recent developments in licensing board indemnification, board member liability, and legislative and case law responses to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the N.C. Dental Board v. Federal Trade Commission case. Their presentations also included discussions of 11th Amendment and Noerr-Pennington immunity from federal antitrust law.
June 29, 2016 Noel Allen Presents a Legal Update on Professional Licensing Board Regulation
Noel Allen presented on recent developments in legal profession regulation to the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, during the organization’s recent regional meetings. Highlights included litigation involving boards of accountancy and appeals of CPA discipline to state and federal courts.
June 2, 2016 Noel Allen & Nathan Standley Present an Antitrust Law Primer for State Boards of Accountancy
Noel Allen and Nathan Standley were featured in a webinar for state board of accountancy members, staff, and legal counsel. Their presentations included an overview of federal antitrust laws, the N.C. Dental Board v. Federal Trade Commission Supreme Court decision, and regulatory fallout and lower court cases since that decision. This included an overview of possible practices to minimize antitrust risk, as well as indemnification and defense considerations.
May 31, 2016 Allen & Pinnix Attorneys Author Chapter in Wolters Kluwer’s Unfair Trading
Practices
Noel Allen, Nathan Standley, and Brenner Allen* author the U.S. commentary for a compendium on unfair trading practices. This publication features comparative descriptions of global regulation of unfair trading practices. The U.S. commentary focused on Federal Trade Commission Act, common law, and intellectual property law analysis of unfair trading practices, including an analysis of recent court decisions on the subject.
April 27, 2016 Announcing the Publication of the 2016 Supplement to World Intellectual Property Rights and Remedies
Noel Allen, Nathan Standley, and Brenner Allen* author the U.S. commentary for this Thomson Reuters publication. The 2016 supplement for the publication is scheduled to be published this month. Included among the updates is the discussion several recent court cases and developments concerning 35 U.S.C. § 271 on patent infringement; the ramifications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. v. Sandoz; efforts to pass legislation overhauling existing patent laws; and several recent court cases regarding the awarding of attorneys’ fees in intellectual property disputes.
April 13, 2016 Noel Allen Presents to Second Annual North Carolina Occupational Licensing Board
Seminar
Noel Allen presented to staff, board members, and counsel for the state’s occupational licensing boards, on antitrust disputes arising in the year since the U.S. Supreme Court decided the N.C. Dental Board v. Federal Trade Commission case. Highlights included two cases originating with North Carolina professional licensing boards, as well as several pending lawsuits that could eventually clarify the Supreme Court’s decision in the N.C. Dental Board case.
April 9, 2016 Noel Allen and Brenner Allen* Present on Recent Changes to Accountancy Acts
Noel Allen and Brenner Allen* participated in a panel discussion before the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy Executive Directors and Legal Counsel Conferences. Their presentations focused on recent changes to the definition of “attest” in the Uniform Accountancy Act and some states’ laws. They also focused on the practical effect of this definition change on the regulation of the practice of accountancy.
April 7, 2016 Allen & Pinnix Attorneys Present on Accountancy Board Legal Developments
Noel Allen, Nathan Standley, and Brenner Allen* presented an update on recent legal developments affecting state boards of accountancy to the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy Executive Directors and Legal Counsel Conferences. This included updates on the regulation of tax preparers and auditors providing services to marijuana dispensaries legalized under state law; considerations regarding board treatment of civil settlement notices; and recent developments in administrative law.
February 22, 2016 Jack Pinnix Authors North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Article
Jack Pinnix authored March Madness Meets U.S. Immigration Law for the North Carolina Lawyers Weekly. This article introduces readers to the H-1B visa application process, including a history of the evolution of the H1-B visa program and substantive considerations for persons seeking to file visa applications. Allen & Pinnix has offered clients immigration services for over thirty-five years.
February 17, 2016 Noel Allen Presents on Chapter 75 and Antitrust Litigation in North Carolina
Noel Allen presented Updates in Chapter 75 and Antitrust Litigation in North Carolina at the North Carolina Bar Association’s Antitrust and Complex Business Disputes Section 2016 Annual Meeting. His presentation focused on two of our firm’s practice areas: disputes arising under N.C. General Statute Chapter 75-1.1, as well as cases arising under federal and state antitrust law.
January 14, 2016 Noel Allen Presents at Baruch College’s
10th Annual Audit
Conference
Noel Allen presented in a panel discussion at Baruch College and the NASBA Center for the Public Trust’s Ensuring Integrity conference. The panel discussion, entitled Liability Hot Buttons for 2016, focused on current issues likely to affect auditor-related litigation in the coming year.
* Brenner is licensed only in Texas, Washington State, and Washington, D.C.
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