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Articles by Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP

1. Hatch-Waxman: The Interplay Between Innovation And Lowering Pharmaceutical Costs
The Editor interviews Donald Rhoads, Litigation Partner in the Intellectual Property Group, and Jonathan Caplan, Litigation Partner in the area of Patent Litigation, Counseling and Prosecution at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP.
(March 2010 Issue; Page[s] 18)

2. Kramer Levin:Celebrating Diversity And Difference All Year Long
Lauren Tapper Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(March 2010 Issue; Page[s] 44)

3. Time For Employers To Review Their Severance Agreements: The EEOC's Recently-Issued Guidance Regarding Releases
Kevin B. Leblang and Robert N. Holtzman Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(February 2010 Issue; Page[s] 30)

4. E-Discovery Sanctions In New York Supreme Court: Einstein v. 357 LLC
Norman C. Simon and Brendan M. Schulman Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(January 2010 Issue; Page[s] 19)

5. Kramer Levin Honored For Helping Launch Legal Aid Criminal Defense Project
(December 2009 Issue; Page[s] 35)

6. How A U.S. IP Lawyer Serves Chinese Clients
The Editor interviews Jonathan Caplan, Partner of Kramer Levin, who represents Chinese companies in a variety of corporate, transactional and litigation matters.
(December 2009 Issue; Page[s] 49)

7. Former Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney Discusses Trends In Federal Law Enforcement
The Editor interviews Paul H. Schoeman, Partner, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP.
(October 2009 Issue; Page[s] 19)

8. Texas District Court Dismisses Insider Trading Charges Against Mark Cuban And Holds That Misappropriation Theory Requires Duty Not To Trade
Abbe L. Dienstag, Alan R. Friedman and Darren LaVerne Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(October 2009 Issue; Page[s] 38)

9. Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney Rejoins Kramer Levin's Litigation Department
(October 2009 Issue; Page[s] 59)

10. A Favored Alternative To Reorganization In Bankruptcy - Section 363 Of The Code
The Editor interviews Richard Gilden and Ernest Wechsler, Partners in the Corporate Department of Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP.
(September 2009 Issue; Page[s] 17)

11. A "Switch-Hitter" Looks At Current Arbitration Issues
The Editor interviews Michael S. Oberman, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP.
(August 2009 Issue; Page[s] 18)

12. Executive Compensation: Major Changes On The Way
The Editor interviews Paul M. Ritter, Partner and Head of the Executive Compensation Practice at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP.
(July 2009 Issue; Page[s] 10)

13. Kramer Levin Enhances Restructuring Team
(June 2009 Issue; Page[s] 16)

14. "You've Got Mail!" Can Sending An Email Be Enough To Establish Personal Jurisdiction?
Norman C. Simon and Samantha V. Ettari Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(June 2009 Issue; Page[s] 26)

15. Kramer Levin Partner To Chair Madoff Litigation Conference
(June 2009 Issue; Page[s] 48AA)

16. Enforcing Property Rights In Confidential And Proprietary Information - Recent Success Stories
Kevin B. Leblang and Robert N. Holtzman Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(May 2009 Issue; Page[s] 36)

17. The Supreme Court Reverses A "Freakish Rule" - Title VII Protects Employee Interviewed During Internal Investigation
Kevin B. Leblang and Robert N. Holtzman Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(May 2009 Issue; Page[s] 36)

18. After The Big Bang: The New Credit Default Swap Landscape
Howard T. Spilko and Fabien Carruzzo Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(April 2009 Issue; Page[s] 10)

19. Two Kramer Levin Partners Named American College Of Trial Lawyers Fellows
(April 2009 Issue; Page[s] 28)

20. A New Day Coming For Immigration Reform?
The Editor interviews Ted Ruthizer, Co-Head of the Business Immigration practice group at Kramer Levin.
(March 2009 Issue; Page[s] 20)

21. The Eastern District Of Texas - No Longer The Venue Of Choice?
The Editor interviews Vito J. DeBari, Partner with Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP. Mr. DeBari's practice focuses primarily on intellectual property litigation, counseling and transactional matters involving intellectual property rights.
(February 2009 Issue; Page[s] 23)

22. Restrictive Covenants Case Law Update
Kevin B. Leblang and Robert N. Holtzman Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(January 2009 Issue; Page[s] 06)

23. Credit Default Swap Regulation Overview
Howard T. Spilko, Fabien Carruzzo and Kevin S. Zadourian Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(December 2008 Issue; Page[s] 20)

24. Kramer Levin
(November 2008 Issue; Page[s] 12)

25. Defending ADEA Disparate Impact Claims Just Got Tougher
Kevin B. Leblang and Robert N. Holtzman Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(November 2008 Issue; Page[s] 26)

26. Interracial Marriage Supports Title VII Association Claim
Kevin B. Leblang and Robert N. Holtzman Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(November 2008 Issue; Page[s] 26)

27. Is The U.S. Immigration System Broken?
The Editor interviews Matthew S. Dunn, Special Counsel at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP, who has a national practice in immigration law.
(October 2008 Issue; Page[s] 24)

28. Kramer Levin Presents Seminar: PERM And The Recruitment Process
(October 2008 Issue; Page[s] 78)

29. Higher Authority: The Supreme Court Sets Its Sights On Patent Rights
Christopher A. Colvin and Mary W. Richardson Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(September 2008 Issue; Page[s] 10)

30. Kramer Levin Expands Intellectual Property Department
(September 2008 Issue; Page[s] 17)

31. Effective Investigations Require Skilled Litigators
The Editor interviews Timothy P. Harkness, Litigation Partner at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP, as to his experience in conducting investigations.
(August 2008 Issue; Page[s] 16)

32. Deferred Compensation Arrangements: The Clock Is Ticking On §409A
The Editor interviews Paul M. Ritter, Head of the Executive Compensation Practice at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP.
(July 2008 Issue; Page[s] 05)

33. Kramer Levin's Corporate Department Wins Law Firm Of The Year
(July 2008 Issue; Page[s] 56)

34. Supreme Court Offers Guidance Regarding Numerous Employment Issues
Kevin B. Leblang and Robert N. Holtzman Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(June 2008 Issue; Page[s] 46)

35. Electronic Discovery: The Great Metadata Debate
Norman C. Simon Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(May 2008 Issue; Page[s] 14)

36. Kramer Levin Honored For Pro Bono Work
(May 2008 Issue; Page[s] 50)

37. Proposed Amendments To The New York State Brownfield Cleanup Program Would Dramatically Reduce The Availability Of Tax Credits
Charles S. Warren and Karen L. Mintzer Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(April 2008 Issue; Page[s] 29)

38. Women In Litigation
The Editor interviews Kerri Ann Law and Jennifer L. Rochon, Litigation Partners at the law firm of Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP.
(March 2008 Issue; Page[s] 55)

39. SPACs And PIPEs: A User's Guide
The Editor interviews Christopher S. Auguste, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP.
(February 2008 Issue; Page[s] 43)

40. Forum Selection Clauses - Never Mere Boiler Plate
Randy Lipsitz Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(January 2008 Issue; Page[s] 36)

41. Patent Assignments - Employers: Check Your Employment Agreements Before Bringing A Patent Infringement Suit
Randy Lipsitz Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(January 2008 Issue; Page[s] 36)

42. Navigating The IP Waters In China
The Editor interviews Jonathan S. Caplan, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP.
(December 2007 Issue; Page[s] 72)

43. Waiver Of Reemployment Ruled Not Retaliation
Kevin B. Leblang and Robert N. Holtzman Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(November 2007 Issue; Page[s] 32)

44. Steps To Prevent And Address Hostile Work Environment Claims
Kevin B. Leblang and Robert N. Holtzman Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(November 2007 Issue; Page[s] 32)

45. Paul Ritter To Head Executive Compensation Practice At Kramer Levin
(November 2007 Issue; Page[s] 60)

46. Kramer Levin's Anti-Counterfeiting Litigation Practice: An Aggressive Response To A Big Challenge
The Editor interviews Geoffrey Potter, Chairman, Anti-Counterfeiting Practice, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP.
(October 2007 Issue; Page[s] 12)

47. Why Media Companies Make Sense To Equity Investors
The Editor interviews Stephen C. Jacobs, Partner, Kramer, Levin, Naftalis & Frankel LLP.
(September 2007 Issue; Page[s] 12)

48. Keys To A Successful Investigation
The Editor interviews Timothy Harkness, Partner, Kramer Levin LLP.
(August 2007 Issue; Page[s] 16)

49. Section 409A: A Challenge For Your Compensation And Benefits Department
The Editor interviews Michael J. Nassau, Co-Chair of the Employee Benefits Practice and Partner, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP.
(July 2007 Issue; Page[s] 18)

50. Business Immigration: Bringing The Best And Brightest Into The U.S. In The Face Of Increasingly Stringent Restrictions
The Editor interviews Ted Ruthizer, Chair of the Business Immigration Department, and Mark D. Koestler, Partner, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP.
(June 2007 Issue; Page[s] 18)

51. Last Chance Agreements - Protecting Employers While Giving Employees A Second Chance
Kevin B. Leblang and Robert N. Holtzman Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(May 2007 Issue; Page[s] 33)

52. Alive And Well: New York's Employee Choice Doctrine
Kevin B. Leblang and Robert N. Holtzman Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(May 2007 Issue; Page[s] 33)

53. Second Lien Loans: A Market Matures
David M. Feldman and J. Eric Wise Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(April 2007 Issue; Page[s] 44)

54. Supreme Court Oral Argument In Patent Case Seems To Favor Microsoft
John E. Daniel Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(March 2007 Issue; Page[s] 19)

55. Supreme Court Ruling Leaves Issues Open Regarding Patent Licensing
Nicholas L. Coch and Mary W. Richardson Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(February 2007 Issue; Page[s] 18)

56. Distinctive Voice Characteristics Sufficient To Support Race Claims
Kevin B. Leblang and Robert N. Holtzman Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(January 2007 Issue; Page[s] 25)

57. Disparate Impact Becomes Harder To Prove
Kevin B. Leblang and Robert N. Holtzman Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(January 2007 Issue; Page[s] 25)

58. Former New York County Surrogate Joins Kramer Levin As Counsel
(January 2007 Issue; Page[s] 49)

59. New York Bankruptcy Court Labels Management Bonuses An Impermissible Retention Plan
Thomas Moers Mayer and P. Bradley O'Neill Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(December 2006 Issue; Page[s] 40)

60. Premium Processing And Other Recent Developments In Employment-Based Immigration
Ted Ruthizer and Naomi Schorr Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(October 2006 Issue; Page[s] 14)

61. Recent Decisions Regarding The Whistleblower Provision Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Kevin B. Leblang and Izabel P. McDonald Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(September 2006 Issue; Page[s] 42)

62. U.S. v. Stein: Rewriting The Rules Of Corporate Cooperation With Government Investigations
Timothy P. Harkness and Carmel E. Gabbay Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(August 2006 Issue; Page[s] 19)

63. The New York Court Of Appeals Decision On Same Sex Marriage: A Participant's Assessment
The Editor interviews Jeffrey S. Trachtman, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP.
(August 2006 Issue; Page[s] 50)

64. Update: New York Adopts Superseding Amendments To Publication Requirements For Limited Liability Entities
Monica C. Lord and Sidney Friedman Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(July 2006 Issue; Page[s] 14)

65. Philip R. Weingold Joins Kramer Levin
(July 2006 Issue; Page[s] 61m)

66. Philip R. Weingold Joins Kramer Levin
(July 2006 Issue; Page[s] 68)

67. Federal Circuit Clarifies Scope Of Advice-Of-Counsel Waiver
Vito J. DeBari Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(June 2006 Issue; Page[s] 10)

68. Amendment To New York Publication Requirements For Limited Liability Entities
Monica C. Lord and Sidney Friedman Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(May 2006 Issue; Page[s] 18)

69. Managing The Environmental Issues In An Era Of High Scrutiny
Richard G. Leland Partner and Chair of the Environmental Department Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(April 2006 Issue; Page[s] 21)

70. Managing The Environmental Issues In An Era Of High Scrutiny
Richard G. Leland, Partner and Chair of the Environmental Department Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(April 2006 Issue; Page[s] 21m)

71. From Special Interest Advocacy To A Mainstream Practice Intertwined With Other Practices
The Editor interviews Richard G. Leland, Partner, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP.
(April 2006 Issue; Page[s] 31)

72. An IP Practice Riding The Wave Of Expanding Technology
The Editor interviews Barry Evans, Partner, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP.
(March 2006 Issue; Page[s] 20)

73. UK - Law Firms
The Kramer Levin - Berwin Leighton Paiser Alliance: Building An Investment Management Practice
The Editor interviews Jay G. Baris, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP, New York, and Timothy Spangler, Berwin Leighton Paisner, London.
(January 2006 Issue; Page[s] 34)

74. China Comes To Nixon (Texas): Contract Issues In Outsourcing's Next Wave
Kevin E. Colangelo Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(December 2005 Issue; Page[s] 48)

75. Pro Bono - Law Firms
A Strong Pro Bono Program Determined To Get Stronger
The Editor interviews Jeffrey S. Trachtman, Partner, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP.
(December 2005 Issue; Page[s] 62)

76. Employment Law - Law Firms
Playing Favorites In The Workplace
Kevin B. Leblang and Rachel Manne Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(November 2005 Issue; Page[s] 20)

77. International Law & Trade - Law Firms
A Business Immigration Practice That Reflects The Increasing Pace Of Globalization
The Editor interviews Ted Ruthizer and Mark D. Koestler, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP.
(October 2005 Issue; Page[s] 18)

78. ADR - Law Firms
A Practitioner Looks At Trends In ADR
The Editor interviews Michael S. Oberman, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP.
(August 2005 Issue; Page[s] 08)

79. Seeking Control: Outsourcing In The Sarbanes-Oxley Era
Kevin E. Colangelo Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(July 2005 Issue; Page[s] 10)

80. The Impact Of Dura Pharmaceuticals On Private Securities Fraud Actions
Stephen M. Sinaiko and Brendan M. Schulman Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(June 2005 Issue; Page[s] 16)

81. The Supreme Court's Limitation On Private Cost Recovery Actions Under Superfund: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished - Part II
Richard G. Leland and Toni L. Finger Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(May 2005 Issue; Page[s] 08)

82. The Supreme Court's Limitation On Private Cost Recovery Actions Under Superfund: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished - Part I
Richard G. Leland and Toni L. Finger Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(April 2005 Issue; Page[s] 16)

83. IP And Technology Law: At The Center Of A Firm's Practice
The Editor interviews Richard H. Gilden, and Randy Lipsitz, Partners, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP.
(March 2005 Issue; Page[s] 08)

84. Conducting Internal Investigations Of Discrimination And Harassment - Part III
Kevin B. Leblang and Robert N. Holtzman Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(February 2005 Issue; Page[s] 06)

85. Conducting Internal Investigations Of Discrimination And Harassment - Part II
Kevin B. Leblang and Robert N. Holtzman Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(January 2005 Issue; Page[s] 06)

86. UK - Law Firms
A London-New York Alliance Moves Forward
The Editor interviews Scott S. Rosenblum, Chairman of the Corporate Department at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP, New York, and Harold Paisner, Senior Partner at Berwin Leighton Paisner, London.
(January 2005 Issue; Page[s] 46)

87. Conducting Internal Investigations Of Discrimination And Harassment - Part I
Kevin B. Leblang and Robert N. Holtzman Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(December 2004 Issue; Page[s] 07)

88. Venture Capital/Private Equity Investments: Important Legal Considerations
Howard T. Spilko and Joshua E. Davis Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(November 2004 Issue; Page[s] 15)

89. Kramer Levin Adds Business Immigration Expertise To Its Portfolio Of Services
The Editor interviews Ted Ruthizer and Mark D. Koestler, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP.
(October 2004 Issue; Page[s] 12)

90. Kramer Levin's New Technology Transactions And Outsourcing Practice: At The Cutting Edge
The Editor interviews Randy Lipsitz and Howard T. Spilko, Co-Chairs, Technology Transactions and Outsourcing Practice Group, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP.
(September 2004 Issue; Page[s] 18)

91. Does "The Apprentice" Teach A New Mediation Model?
Michael S. Oberman Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(August 2004 Issue; Page[s] 05)

92. Understanding The Differences Between Outsourcings And Traditional Corporate Transactions
Kevin E. Colangelo Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(August 2004 Issue; Page[s] 05)

93. A Visible Pro Bono Commitment At Kramer Levin
The Editor Interviews Paul S. Pearlman, Managing Partner, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP.
(August 2004 Issue; Page[s] 53)

94. Benefit Plan Audits, Information Flow, And Plan Drafting
Michael J. Nassau Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(July 2004 Issue; Page[s] 19)

95. Corporate America's Nominations Process: The Winds Of Change - Part II
The Editor interviews Abbe L. Dienstag and Kenneth P. Kopelman, partners in the Corporate Department of Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP and co-chairs of the firm's Corporate Governance Practice Group.
(June 2004 Issue; Page[s] 12)

96. Corporate America's Nominations Process: The Winds Of Change - Part I
The Editor interviews Abbe L. Dienstag and Kenneth P. Kopelman, partners in the Corporate Department of Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP and co-chairs of the firm's Corporate Governance Practice Group.
(May 2004 Issue; Page[s] 11)

97. Fund Managers Face Enforcement Actions And Regulatory Reforms
Jay G. Baris and Alexandra K. Alberstadt Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(April 2004 Issue; Page[s] 12)

98. Uncharted Waters: Kramer Levin's Gary Naftalis On Corporate Internal Investigations
The Editor interviews Gary P. Naftalis, Co-Chair of Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP.
(March 2004 Issue; Page[s] 01,62)

99. Prosecution History Estoppel: A Newly Refined Tool For Right-To-Use Analyses
George B. Snyder and Mary W. RichardsonKramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(March 2004 Issue; Page[s] 06)

100. The Second Circuit Limits Corporate Successor Liability Under Superfund
Richard G. Leland and Karen L. Mintzer Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
(February 2004 Issue; Page[s] 05)

101. WorldCom, MCI And The Second Circuit's Substantive Consolidation Doctrine: Asserting Creditors' Rights In The Largest Bankruptcy Case In History - Part II
The Editor interviews Thomas Moers Mayer and Philip Bentley, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP. Part I of this interview, which appeared in the December 2003 issue, reviewed the background of the WorldCom bankruptcy and the positions taken by WorldCom and its various groups of creditors.
(January 2004 Issue; Page[s] 05)

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