David H. Tennant :: Media Clips
Accolades
New York Law Journal • May 17, 2010
In this column noting special recognition given to members of the New York State legal community, Rochester Products Liability partner David Tennant is included as a recent recipient of the New York State Bar Association’s President’s Pro Bono Service Award.
Case Study: Mohawk Industries, Inc. v. Carpenter
Appellate Issues • December 09, 2009
This contributed article, authored by Rochester Products Liability partner David Tennant, discusses the December 8, 2009, decision in Mohawk Industries, Inc. v. Carpenter (No. 08-678), in which the United States Supreme Court resoundingly rejected the application of the collateral order doctrine to discovery orders “adverse to the attorney client privilege.”
The Duty to Report Malpractice by Trial Counsel
DRI - The Voice of the Defense Bar • November 01, 2009
This contributed article, coauthored by Rochester Products Liability partner David Tennant, discusses the relationship between trial and appellate attorneys and how to adhere to personal and ethical duties in challenging situations (i.e., ones that may involve malpractice).
Moving Quickly to Endgame- The Benefits for Clients
Products Liability Law 360 • September 11, 2009
This contributed article discusses how defense counsel are developing tools to decrease litigating costs by determining which cases have merit at the outset of the lawsuit. The article was authored by a team of attorneys including Rochester Products Liability partner David Tennant.
Lawyers Volunteer Assistance to Victims of Shooting at N.Y. Immigration Services Center
New York Law Journal • April 12, 2009
The article discusses the volunteer efforts to help the families of the victims of the April 3 shooting at an immigration services center. Rochester products liability partner David Tennant is named as one of the seven members of the mass disaster committee who traveled to Binghamton to give advice to victims’ families.
The ‘Nexus’ Requirement for Specific Jurisdiction
Product Liability Law 360 • March 03, 2009
This contributed article addresses establishing “specific jurisdiction” in product liability cases and how the court applies the “nexus” requirement. The article was co-authored by Rochester product liability partner David Tennant.
County Chasing Trust Land Paper Trail
Oneida Dispatch • February 18, 2009
The feature article discusses the state fighting a December decision by the Department of the Interior to take 18 acres of land in the Town of Verona into trust for the Oneida Indian Nation. Rochester litigation partners Dave Schraver and David Tennant are mentioned in the piece. Mr. Schraver and Mr. Tennant are positioned as leading authorities in Indian litigation and are identified as representing New York state in the ongoing legal maneuvering.
Class Action Killer: The ‘Predominance Requirement’
Products Liability 360 • October 31, 2008
This “guest column” was authored by partner Dave Tennant addresses the denial of class certification. Using a specific case to illustrate points, Mr. Tennant discusses the decision which closely examines the requirements for common issues relating to damages and how this decision fits within current trends.
Responding to a Generation at Risk
Daily Record • October 09, 2008
This feature article highlights the pro bono efforts of Rochester products liability partner Dave Tennant and Rochester labor & employment partner Maggie Clemens. The article ties in Mr. Tennant’s and Ms. Clemens’ pro bono efforts to the firm’s Pro Bono Challenge, as issued by CEO and managing partner Dick Langan. Additionally, the "September Honor Roll," a section at the end of the article highlights other local attorneys and staff deserving recognition for their pro bono efforts, includes a number of Nixon Peabody employees.
