Michael E. Mccabe, Jr. – McCabe Ali LLP Law

Mike Speaking- Latest Developments on Ethics and Discipline for the Licensing Attorney

Michael McCabe — Sat, 03 May 2025 21:57:47 +0000

Mike is speaking at a meeting of the D.C. Chapter of the Licensing Executive Society USA & Canada on pressing ethics issues for licensing and transactional lawyers. This one-hour session will also address common ethical issues faced by attorneys and best practices for attorneys to meet their ethical obligations under Maryland and national rules.

Mike Speaking at Licensing Executive Society – Ethics Issues for IP and Other Attorneys: Best Practices for Avoiding Common Mistakes

Michael McCabe — Sat, 03 May 2025 21:44:21 +0000

Mike spoke at a webinar-hosted CLE for the Licensing Executive Society USA & Canada on ethics issues facing attorneys in intellectual property and other fields of law. Attorneys are facing scrutiny by government regulators over whether their law practices comply with the USPTO rules of professional conduct. Lawyer and their employers who run afoul of their jurisdiction’s ethics rules may find themselves facing daunting collateral consequents, including responding to ethics grievances, malpractice complaints, and disqualification orders. This one-hour session will address common ethical issues faced by attorneys and best practices for creating a practice environment that promotes compliance with ethical obligations, including conflicts of interest, ineffective communications, and complying with the duty of candor before a tribunal. Sponsored by the Washington, D.C. Chapter.

Mike Speaking – Concurrently and Ethically Representing Companies, Owners, and Employees in the Same Matter

Michael McCabe — Sat, 03 May 2025 20:52:46 +0000

Mike will be speaking at a Strafford Webinar on the ethics of concurrently representing companies, owners, and employees in the same matter. This CLE webinar will guide outside litigation counsel through the practicalities and applicable ethical rules for avoiding disqualification when they are asked to represent the client as well as the client’s members, officers, directors, or employees in the same matter or in depositions. The panel will also discuss strategies and solutions for anticipating potential conflicts when a key employee-witness leaves the company.

Mike Speaking – Alt Legal I Love Trademarks – Fraud with Errors: Avoiding Both Egregious and Unintentional Ethics Issues

Michael McCabe — Sat, 03 May 2025 20:40:44 +0000

Mike will be speaking at the I Love Trademarks Conference 2025 brought by Alt Legal. In this session Michael McCabe, Jr., Managing Partner, McCabe & Ali LLP will explore the pitfalls—from overt fraud to everyday oversights—and outline best practices for insulating yourself and your IP firm from liability. Attendees will learn how to: • Properly identify and intake your trademark client • Ethically address conflicts of interest before they escalate • Recognize bad actors and navigate client referral sources or intermediaries • Supervise non-practitioners to avoid ethics or malpractice charges

Mike Speaking – AIPLA 2025 Spring Meeting – AI in IP Practice: Ethical Considerations and Requirements

Michael McCabe — Fri, 02 May 2025 19:00:01 +0000

Mike is moderating a panel of experts on the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and ethics for IP practitioners at the AIPLA 2025 Spring Meeting. Joining the program is Ian Schick (Paximal) and Paula Heyman (Maschoff Brennan).