Michael E. McCabe, Jr.

OED’s Increasing Delays In “Reviewing” Reinstatement Petitions Is Unfair

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An attorney’s suspension from the practice of law is not unlike a jail sentence.  Not literally, of course.  The suspended attorney is free to do anything they otherwise could do when they were not suspended, with the exception of practicing law. Many practitioners believe that once their suspension period has run its course, the practitioner is “released,” the suspension is automatically lifted, and […]

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More Than Legal Fees: The True Price Of An Ethics Investigation For Lawyers

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Attorneys who find themselves in the crosshairs of an ethics investigation or disciplinary proceeding face significant costs.  When a lawyer receives a bar complaint, they typically focus on what it will cost to pay an attorney to represent them.  But the true price of an ethics investigation involves much more than just lawyer fees.  Lawyers

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McCabe & Ali Join Amicus Brief in Support of Perkins Coie

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McCabe & Ali is proud to have signed the amicus brief of Solo and Small Firm attorneys backing Perkins Coie’s challenge in the D.C. District Court to the Trump administration’s executive order targeting it.   Our firm, and 333 others, have requested leave to file an amicus brief condemning the order stripping security clearances from and

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Who Is Being Considered For Next USPTO Director? One BigLaw Partner Whose Name Is Being Floated At Mar-A-Lago

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The search for the next USPTO Director is underway, and sources indicate one notable candidate whose name is being discussed by the Trump administration is Pillsbury Winthrop long-time partner William P. Atkins.

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Paws For Celebration: How Furry Coworkers Changed Office Life Forever

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We share a special bond with dogs that has evolved over thousands of years.  But it has only been in the last few years, particularly since the pandemic, since these loyal canine companions have evolved from being more than just house pets.  Our hounds have nudged, wagged, sniffed, snuggled, and loved their way into our

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Lawyer Bloggers Beware: “Public” Client Information Is Still Confidential

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Lawyers love to talk about their client success stories and latest wins, particularly on websites, blogs, LinkedIn and other social media.  This form of lawyer self-promotion is particularly pronounced in litigation matters, where the victorious lawyers and their firms routinely, and proudly, announce to the world what wonderful result they achieved for their client. Many

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The “U.S. Counsel Rule” Turns Five: Best Practices For Trademark Attorneys To Avoid USPTO Discipline

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This week marks five years since the USPTO implemented its Requirement of U.S. Licensed Attorney for Trademark Applicants and Registrants.  Also known as the “U.S. Counsel Rule”,  the USPTO on August 2, 2019 amended its trademark rules of practice to require any non-U.S. domiciled trademark applicant, registrant, or party to a USPTO trademark proceeding to

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