IPTLA – Robert Kahrl to Discuss Apple v. Samsung – October 9, 12-15-1 pm, W-214

On Tuesday, October 9th from 12:15-1 pm in Room W-214, Robert Kahrl, Akron Law’s own Distinguished Practitioner-in-Residence and Senior Lecturer, will lead a discussion on the recent Apple v. Samsung litigation.

On August 24, 2012 the jury found that Samsung had willfully infringed on Apple’s design and utility patents and had also diluted Apple’s trade dresses related to the iPhone. The jury awarded Apple $1.049 billion in damages and Samsung zero damages in its counter suit. Robert Kahrl practiced law at Jones Day in Cleveland from September 1976 until Dec. 31, 2009, when he retired from the partnership. From 1991 to 2008 he served as practice leader of the Firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Area. He specialized in litigation of cases involving issues of technological complexity.

Food will be provided.

Akron law firm seeks law clerk – submit resume to Barbara Weinzierl

Akron, OH: AkronLawJobs Job No. 3860 – Insurance defense and litigation firm seeks a second year law student to work 15 hours/week during the school year and full time next summer. If interested, submit your resume via e-mail to CPPO Director Barbara Weinzierl by Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 12 noon with Akron Law Firm in the subject line.

Last chance to reserve your spot for lunch and informal conversation with the Honorable Alice Batchelder – RSVP by 12 noon, today!

Thursday, October 4 from 12:30 – 1:30 in Room 151. The Federal Bar Association invites all students to attend a Brown Bag Lunch* with the Honorable Alice Batchelder, Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. This is a wonderful chance for you to have an informal conversation with Judge Batchelder. *Lunch will be served to those who attend. You must reserve your spot by stopping by the CPPO or calling or e-mailing Jeanne Kennedy in the CPPO (jeanne2@uakron.edu or 330-972-5321).  Deadline to RSVP is 12 noon today, Wednesday, October 3.

LAW/SALDF Volunteer Opportunities

Need Pro-Bono Hours?  This weekend, the Law Association for Women and SALDF can help!

Saturday, October 6 from 7:45am-1pm 5th Annual Walk With Your Best Friend Against Abuse Volunteer to assist with this event and get over 5 hours of community service limited means hours!

Saturday, October 6 from 9am-1pm 5th Annual Walk With Your Best Friend Against Abuse Join the Law Association for Women / Student Animal Legal Defense Fund team at the dog walk and have some fun while getting up to 4 hours community service limited means!

Sunday, October 7 from 9am-12pm Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k Walk Join the Law Association for Women team in raising funds for The American Cancer Society.

Community Service hours will be available for your participation.

Stop by the LAW/SALDF table in the Student Lounge this Thursday and Friday (October 4th and 5th) for more details, to sign up on a team, or to donate.  You can also email LAW at akron.LAW@uakron.edu for more details.

General Pro Bono Opportunity!

Summit County Probate Judge Todd McKenney seeks volunteers to assist with his deed project. Volunteers will be researching deeds. The work may be done at the court or remotely. Volunteers must be available for the first two weeks of October. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Judge McKenney or Steve Neumeyer at 330-643-2330.