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From the Oche to the IPO- Can a Face Function as a Trade Mark? From the Oche to the IPO- Can a Face Function as a Trade Mark?

In early March, the darts phenomenon and reigning World Champion, Luke Littler, applied to the UK..
OIG Reiterates a Core Message: Stark Compliance and Fair Market Value Alone Do Not Shield Against.. OIG Reiterates a Core Message: Stark Compliance and Fair Market Value Alone Do Not Shield Against..

On April 23, 2026, the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) quietly—but pointedly—added two new..
Late-Discovered Emails Open the Door to Chapter 93A Counterclaim Late-Discovered Emails Open the Door to Chapter 93A Counterclaim

In Iatric Systems, Inc. v. Hamilton Health Sciences Corp., the United States District Court for the ..
The New Energy Trade War- Why Every CEO Must Rethink Their Power Strategy Now The New Energy Trade War- Why Every CEO Must Rethink Their Power Strategy Now

For decades, energy strategy was something most CEOs could comfortably delegate. Procurement teams..
The week in review The week in review

Here's a look at what happened at the Supreme Court this week. Plus, a new survey explores the..
Digital location data heads back to the Supreme Court Digital location data heads back to the Supreme Court
Bid Protests in Maine Bid Protests in Maine

Bid protests in Maine are governed by a relatively structured administrative framework that..
Ten Minute Interview: Alternative Investments [Video] Ten Minute Interview: Alternative Investments [Video]

Brian Lucareli, director of Foley Private Client Services (PCS) and co-chair of the Family Offices..
Mexican Supreme Court Validates the Blocking of Bank Accounts Mexican Supreme Court Validates the Blocking of Bank Accounts

Mexican Supreme Court Validates the Blocking of bank accountsSuprema Corte valida el bloqueo de..
Is the Trump Administration All in on Psychedelics? Is the Trump Administration All in on Psychedelics?

The Trump administration’s interest in psychedelics as medicine has continued to come into focus..
Working on Public Holidays in Germany: Surcharges and Continued Pay Working on Public Holidays in Germany: Surcharges and Continued Pay

The Federal Labor Court (Bundesarbeitsgericht (BAG)) clarified in August 2024 (decision of August 1,..
Here We Go Again- House Republicans Introduce Federal Consumer Privacy Bill Here We Go Again- House Republicans Introduce Federal Consumer Privacy Bill

Over the years, we have followed unsuccessful attempts by Congress to develop a national consumer..
California’s Workplace Violence Prevention Law Turns Two, Part 4- Law Enforcement Agencies and.. California’s Workplace Violence Prevention Law Turns Two, Part 4- Law Enforcement Agencies and..

In the fourth part of this five-part podcast series, Karen Tynan (shareholder, Sacramento) and..
RIAs Are in Cybercriminals’ Crosshairs – Prepare to Protect Your Data RIAs Are in Cybercriminals’ Crosshairs – Prepare to Protect Your Data

Cybercrimes continue to target vulnerable companies globally, and advisers are now in the..
Earth Day Reminder: Are Your Environmental Advertising Claims Compliant with the FTC's Green Guides? Earth Day Reminder: Are Your Environmental Advertising Claims Compliant with the FTC's Green Guides?

While consumer demand for environmentally conscious products remains high, businesses often wish to ..
Timing Is Everything: An Overview of Environmental Claims and Their Limitations Periods: Part I –.. Timing Is Everything: An Overview of Environmental Claims and Their Limitations Periods: Part I –..

In the United States, federal and state governments enforce a variety of environmental laws and..
The emergency docket’s mistaken birthday The emergency docket’s mistaken birthday

Ratio Decidendi is a recurring series by Stephanie Barclay exploring the reasoning – from practical ..
A big day for SCOTUSblog A big day for SCOTUSblog

It’s a new day and a new era for the SCOTUSblog website.
What Cannabis Lenders Think Rescheduling Will Mean for Capital Markets What Cannabis Lenders Think Rescheduling Will Mean for Capital Markets

The prospect of federal rescheduling of cannabis has the lending community buzzing. We recently sat ..
China’s Supreme People’s Court Releases Implementation Plan for Judicial Protection of Intellectual .. China’s Supreme People’s Court Releases Implementation Plan for Judicial Protection of Intellectual ..

On April 20, 2026, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) released the Implementation Plan for..
EPA Releases Draft Risk Evaluations, Draft Hazard Assessments, and Supporting Documents for Four.. EPA Releases Draft Risk Evaluations, Draft Hazard Assessments, and Supporting Documents for Four..

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on April 10, 2026, that it is advancing..
New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) Expands on July 17, 2026: What Employers Should Expect and Do.. New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) Expands on July 17, 2026: What Employers Should Expect and Do..

New Jersey Employers should mark July 17, 2026 on their calendars. On that date Amendments to the..
50-State Noncompete Survey Updated Amid Growing State Restrictions 50-State Noncompete Survey Updated Amid Growing State Restrictions

Epstein Becker & Green is pleased to share that the latest edition of our comprehensive 50-State..
FERC Provides Further Guidance on Co-Located Load Interconnection FERC Provides Further Guidance on Co-Located Load Interconnection

On April 16, 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) issued..
Avoiding Accidental Franchise Creation Under The NJFPA Avoiding Accidental Franchise Creation Under The NJFPA

A decision from the New Jersey Appellate Division offers timely and practical guidance for..
Justices seem receptive to SEC’s use of disgorgement in securities enforcement Justices seem receptive to SEC’s use of disgorgement in securities enforcement

Yesterday’s argument in Sripetch v SEC suggested something that has not happened in a lot of the..
ALL NET NO FISH: Plaintiff Voluntary Dismisses Quiet Hours Lawsuit Against PrimeFish With Prejudice ALL NET NO FISH: Plaintiff Voluntary Dismisses Quiet Hours Lawsuit Against PrimeFish With Prejudice

Hi TCPAWorld:I just wanted to give you all a quick update on the case Trevion Sherman v. Prime Fish ..
What Changes When You Go from DOJ to Defense—and What Doesn’t What Changes When You Go from DOJ to Defense—and What Doesn’t

I recently returned to private practice after serving as a federal prosecutor. During my years at..
Alabama Becomes Latest State to Enact Comprehensive Privacy Law Alabama Becomes Latest State to Enact Comprehensive Privacy Law

Alabama has joined the expanding patchwork of states enacting consumer privacy laws, with a new..
IEEPA Update: Phase I Refunds Available Now IEEPA Update: Phase I Refunds Available Now

As part of its response to the Court of International Trade’s (CIT) order to refund and reliquidate ..
Ninth Circuit Dismisses Brita Class Action Over Alleged Contaminants, Holding No Reasonable.. Ninth Circuit Dismisses Brita Class Action Over Alleged Contaminants, Holding No Reasonable..

In Brown v. Brita Prods. Co., No. 24-6678 (9th Cir. Apr. 16, 2026), the Ninth Circuit recently..
The EEOC’s Annual Reports Reflect Its Priorities and Set Future Expectations The EEOC’s Annual Reports Reflect Its Priorities and Set Future Expectations

On April 6, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its FY 2027 Agency..
Mountain Lion Listed as Threatened Species in Central and Southern California under the California.. Mountain Lion Listed as Threatened Species in Central and Southern California under the California..

At its February 12, 2026 meeting, the California Fish and Game Commission (the Commission)..
Ninth Circuit Rejects Youth Challenge to Federal Regulatory Accounting Policies Ninth Circuit Rejects Youth Challenge to Federal Regulatory Accounting Policies

Classes of children are often named as plaintiffs in climate litigation, with complaints stressing..
DOJ’s New Corporate Enforcement Policy Gets Its First Real-World Test DOJ’s New Corporate Enforcement Policy Gets Its First Real-World Test

Key TakeawaysWhat Happened: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued its first department-wide..
California Debt Collector Licensing Fees Face Class Action California Debt Collector Licensing Fees Face Class Action

On April 7, two trade associations and a licensed debt collector filed a putative class action in..
Still Striking After All These Years- What the Sixth Circuit’s Back-to-Back Rieth-Riley Decisions.. Still Striking After All These Years- What the Sixth Circuit’s Back-to-Back Rieth-Riley Decisions..

There must be “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.” And yet, some disputes have a way of sticking around...
Risk #8- Opening the Gates- Retail Access to Private Funds and the Coming Regulatory Pressure Points Risk #8- Opening the Gates- Retail Access to Private Funds and the Coming Regulatory Pressure Points

For decades, private fund strategies were the domain of institutional investors and the..
Diagnosing Health Care® – Episode 93: DOJ’s Bulk Sensitive Data Transfer Rule: Key Insights for.. Diagnosing Health Care® – Episode 93: DOJ’s Bulk Sensitive Data Transfer Rule: Key Insights for..

What health care and life sciences organizations need to know:“Bulk” Has a New Definition: The..
Virginia Approves SB170: Expanded Restrictions on Enforcement of Noncompetes Take Effect July 1,.. Virginia Approves SB170: Expanded Restrictions on Enforcement of Noncompetes Take Effect July 1,..

As we reported last month, Virginia lawmakers passed Senate Bill 170 imposing additional..
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