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Buffalo government investigations & white collar defense partner Mark Molloy, Washington, DC, associate Emily Harlan and New York City associate J. Michael Smith co-authored this column discussing proposed legislation in New York, called the “Public Trust Act,” which would create a new class of public corruption crimes.

Labor & Employment and Employee Benefits partner Brian Kopp discusses if and how the expansion of benefits through marriage will impact domestic partnership policies among opposite-sex couples.

Partner and leader of the firm’s Private Equity funds practice John Koeppel discusses the current trend of private equity firms considering raising capital from accredited investors.

Rochester Commercial Litigation partner Dave Schraver, president-elect of the New York State Bar Association, authored this column discussing the Bar Association’s efforts after Hurricane Sandy and how a report from the Bar Association’s Task Force on Global Warming can affect the future.

Deputy Litigation department leader and deputy leader of the Products: Class Action, Trade and Industry Representation group Viv Quinn and Buffalo Products: Class Action, Trade and Industry Representation counsel Ben Dwyer co-authored this column providing an overview of the approach taken by major countries in the field of nanotechnology.

This coverage notes that Buffalo Commercial Litigation partner Sheldon Smith received a Pro Bono Award at the 2012 Western District Federal Court Dinner for his work representing an inmate at Wende Correctional Facility, who alleged various claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This column, discussing a significant ruling applicable to all cases pending in the New York City Asbestos Litigation (NYCAL), was authored by Long Island Products: Class Action, Trade & Industry Representation counsel Santo Borruso, Buffalo Products: Class Action, Trade & Industry Representation partner John Weinholtz, and Boston Litigation counsel John Stadler.

Boston and Buffalo products partner Sam Goldblatt provides commentary in this cover story on how six “Big Law” firms have embraced legal project management.

This “Law” column discusses how local organizations need to keep in mind Canada’s privacy law. Rochester Global Business & Transactions partner Jeff LaBarge and Buffalo Products counsel Ben Dwyer and Jacob Herstek authored the piece.

This article, authored by Washington, DC, Health Services and Life Sciences partner Areta Kupchyk and Buffalo Products associate Tracey Ehlers, discusses the Food and Drug Administration guidance addressing how drug, biologics, and medical device manufacturers should respond to unsolicited requests for off-label information, including—for the first time—communications via the Internet and social media.

Buffalo office managing partner and Commercial Litigation partner Susan Roney provides commentary in this feature article discussing the importance of selecting the “right” jury.

Boston and Buffalo Products partner Sam Goldblatt provides commentary in this article that discusses the Uniform Task-Based Management System (UTBMS), which tracks the time spent on particular programs and tasks.

Buffalo Products counsel Ben Dwyer and Jacob Herstek coauthored this “Expert Analysis” column discussing Canada’s privacy laws, which are more far-reaching than their U.S. counterparts and may apply to non-Canadian entities.

Buffalo Products counsel Jacob Herstek, a member of the firm’s Data Privacy team, is quoted throughout this article discussing privacy law issues.

Private Equity and Investment Funds partner Charley Jacobs provides commentary in this column discussing how big investors are driving down costs and building customized investment programs at an accelerated pace through separate accounts and side letters.

San Francisco Labor & Employment associate Renée Jackson provides commentary in this article addressing instances when employers have asked potential employees for social media log-in information and what the consequences of these actions could be.

This column highlights the Rochester Black Bar Association “Bridges to Success” event. The event was co-chaired by Buffalo and Rochester partner Sheldon Smith, who was pictured and quoted in the piece.

This contributed article, authored by Buffalo Products counsel Jacob Herstek and Providence partner and leader of the firm’s Privacy & Data Protection group Linn Freedman, discusses a federal case that considered the collection of personal information by the smart grid. The article addresses why a legal resolution is necessary to keep pace with the technology.

This article notes that Nixon Peabody has been selected by the Erie County Executive to serve as the county’s outside counsel during its lease negotiations with the Buffalo Bills.

Partner and chair of the firm’s Private Equity and Investment Funds group John Koeppel is quoted in this feature story discussing the private equity industry in 2011.

This news brief notes that Buffalo Commercial Litigation attorney Sheldon Smith has been promoted to the firm’s partnership.

This article highlights the Charity Corps, a newly launched New York State initiative aimed at helping nonprofit organizations improve governance and legal compliance that will link organizations to volunteer attorneys. Nixon Peabody Pro Bono Partner Stacey Slater is among the members of the program’s leadership committee.

This featured Q&A is conducted with John Koeppel, leader of the firm’s Private Equity & Investment Funds practice.

In this business briefs column, Buffalo Products counsel Ben Dwyer is included for his appointment to the executive committee of the International Section of the New York State Bar Association.

This column profiles Buffalo Products associate Jacob Herstek, who has been named president of the board of directors for Aspire of Western New York.

This contributed article, authored by Buffalo Products associate Jacob Herstek and Providence Health Services associate Chris Browning, discusses the impact of recent decisions on the privacy and protection of confidential personally identifiable information.