Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

We provide a variety of legal insights in the October 2024 Procopio News You Can Use newsletter, including articles and podcasts on key topics such as: 💻 Overcoming obstacles to obtaining a patent for an AI-related invention; 👋 8 steps to take before a successful exit; 💲 What owners of taxable estates should be considering in case a favorable tax reform provision sunsets; and 💡 Patent considerations given the nearshoring trend in the Americas. We also highlight three annual Procopio events, including: 🏗 A complimentary half-day webinar on construction law trends; 🏢 Our annual half-day labor and employment law seminar in La Jolla; and 💸 The 19th edition of our annual three-day international tax conference in San Diego. We highlight exciting firm news and accolades, including the addition of a new Real Estate partner in our San Diego office and a Labor & Employment partner in our Orange County office, and another award for one of our Management Committee members. And as always, we provide a roundup of social media posts from the last month highlighting upcoming events, new hires, published articles, and more. Please enjoy the October 2024 issue of News You Can Use, and subscribe to future issues. https://lnkd.in/gisDfMNn

Procopio’s presence in Orange County, California, continues to grow with the addition of a new Partner, seasoned labor and employment attorney Gina Miller! She joins our Irvine office from Snell & Wilmer’s Costa Mesa location. Gina provides both litigation defense and proactive counseling to her clients. With extensive experience in federal and state courts, as well as before administrative agencies, her litigation practice covers complex wage and hour class actions, along with single-plaintiff lawsuits involving discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment, and breach of contract claims. Skilled in all phases of pre-trial litigation, Gina manages discovery, depositions, summary judgment motions, and temporary restraining order (TRO) proceedings with precision and expertise. Gina is the second employment law attorney to join our Orange County office in recent weeks. Associate Ashley Lopeztello joined us from Jackson Lewis’ Irvine office. Learn more about Gina and Ashley in our press release. https://lnkd.in/gmyddQZy

If you're running a startup you're always looking for funding. Learn insights Oct. 17 on how to succeed in that task from Paul Johnson, our Emerging Company and Venture Capital practice leader, in a complimentary webinar. Paul will use real case stories to illustrate how to navigate the pitfalls and traps that can keep your startup from getting funded. Sign up and bring your questions! https://lnkd.in/dCxH82ea #vc #startup #venturecapital #capitalraise #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship

A key benefit to families with taxable estates may be about to go away. The Tax Reform Act of 2017 incorporated numerous tax reductions into U.S. law, with one significantly increasing the ability of taxable estate owners to provide substantial gifts to others tax-free. However, without a congressional extension, the U.S. tax code would to provisions prior to the law’s enactment. Renee Gabbard and Charles Lin provide considerations for taxable estate owners given the possibility of the Act’s sunset. https://lnkd.in/gTXUP-hF

What is the role of clean hydrogen in the U.S. transition to a net-zero-carbon economy? Miranda C. Barfield tackles that question in a detailed article published by the University of San Diego Journal of Climate and Energy Law. Miranda explains why clean hydrogen has become a key part of U.S. decarbonization plans, describes the existing and forthcoming U.S. policies and programs designed to incentivize and enable the growth of the domestic clean hydrogen market, and examines whether the U.S. is deploying the correct legal tools to successfully unlock the decarbonization potential of the clean hydrogen industry. The article is available online: https://lnkd.in/gU3hYAF3

Have you signed up yet for this year's complimentary Construction Forum webinar October 16? We again have an awesome lineup of impressive speakers from Procopio and industry on critical California construction law issues facing contractors, developers and owners today. Panel topics include: 🏨 The challenges of managing distressed projects; 🏗 Insurance claims in risk and construction, and; 💲 Understanding and complying with California employment & prevailing wage laws. Our keynote speaker, AGC of California CEO Peter Tateishi, will offer market predictions and regulatory changes as well as preview emerging technologies. Procopio attorney speakers include Laurence Phillips, Alexandra "Sasha" Selfridge, Marina C. Gruber and Max Terhar, joined by Cavignac® Principal-Risk Advisor Preston Cavignac CPCU, CIC, CRM and Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Deborah Butera. This forum is approved for Certified Construction Manager® (CCM®) & Certified Associate Construction Manager® (CACM) credits, and has been approved for up to 3.25 General MCLE credits (California). Learn more and register! https://lnkd.in/g3nB6bRr

Procopio's growing International Tax practice has added Jorge M. Obén-Cuadros as a Senior Counsel in our Washington, D.C. office. Jorge, who recently served as a detailee from the IRS to the U.S. House Ways and Means Committe, will focus on policy, controversy, and planning matters related to international tax, a perfect fit for our practice led by Pedro Corona de la Fuente. Prior to joining Procopio, Jorge worked at the IRS Office of Associate Chief Counsel (International), where he focused on outbound international tax. Jorge played a key role in developing and drafting several regulations implementing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He also assisted with matters related to the OECD Pillar Two Model Rules. As a congressional detailee, Jorge advised on technical matters involving international tax–including Puerto Rico and the other territories–as well as corporate tax and the energy provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Learn more in his bio. https://lnkd.in/deSMdYtD

Developing and protecting IP is essential for fostering innovation, maintaining competitive advantages, and securing legal rights over your creations. IP Partner Xiaofan Yang will address that Oct. 30 in a University Lab Partners webinar. The co-leader of our Life Sciences practice and Technology Transactions and Licensing practice will discuss how proper IP management can drive growth, attract investors, and create revenue streams through licensing or commercialization. https://lnkd.in/gH8jXtWC

It was a big night for Gabriela Magee of our Native American Law practice when she received recognition as the 2024 Outstanding Young Attorney at the California Indian Law Association, Inc. annual dinner October 3 at the Pechanga Resort Casino! This annual award goes to one young California attorney who excels in representing tribes and tribal interests. Gabriela was nominated by multiple CILA members for her outstanding work and leadership in California. Present to help celebrate were friends, family and colleagues, including other Procopio practice members including Racheal M. White Hawk, Ariel Jones and Ted Griswold. Gabriela is a proud member of the Cahuilla Band of Indians.

Our Trade Secrets practice leader Mindy Morton will speak on that topic Nov. 8 in a Beverly Hills Bar Association webinar. Joined by litigator Amelia Sargent, Mindy will address the increasing use of trade secrets to protect intellectual property, the key differences between trade secrets and patents, the statutory frameworks for trade secret protection, the elements of a trade secret claim, and key tips and trends in trade secret litigation and enforcement. Learn more. https://lnkd.in/g5GKsxxh