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On December 26, 2024, a panel of the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reinstated a nationwide injunction blocking enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), just days after a different panel had lifted it. This back-and-forth decision has caused significant turmoil within business compliance offices across the country. What is it? The
Penn State University has emerged successful in a high-profile legal battle against online retailer Vintage Brand and Sportswear Inc., securing $28,000 in damages for unauthorized use of its vintage sports logos. This case, the first of its kind to go to trial (at least in the United States), underscores a critical issue in the sports
Descriptive Trademarks This morning, I had a call with a client about a new business they’re launching. The concept is great but one thing they will need to work on is the name of the new business. Why? Because it leans heavily on a descriptive trademark—and that’s a problem. If you’re launching a business or
United States Trademark Maintenance Think you’re done after registering your trademark? Think again. Registering a trademark in the U.S. marks a significant milestone for any business, granting legal protection to your brand. However, this is not a one-time process. Maintaining your trademark rights requires fulfilling specific ongoing obligations to ensure your brand remains protected under
No one can be told what the Matrix is. Similarly vexing, if perhaps somewhat less adaptable to the big screen, is telling someone what an NFT is. It ends up being easier to start with what it is not. An NFT is not cryptocurrency. Currency, crypto or otherwise, must be fungible. For any monetary system
United States Trademark Protection for Chinese and Vietnamese Brand Names I recently spent a few days in Houston, among other things enjoying the culinary delights that can only be found in a city as international as H-Town. During these explorations, which included stops at some superb Chinese and Vietnamese eateries, I had the chance to
How to Start a Business in Portugal Starting a business in Portugal requires accounting for the country’s unique rules, laws, and business climate. In this post, I aim to demystify the process, by laying out the essential steps and considerations needed to launch and sustain a successful business in Portugal. There are various key steps
Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), commonly referred to as green card holders, are individuals who have been granted the right to live and work in the United States permanently. LPR status can be obtained in various ways, including through family-based immigration, employment-based petitions, or by being a refugee or asylee. Additionally, some individuals receive LPR status
USCIS Extends Green Card Validity to 36 Months for Renewals As of September 10, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a significant policy update impacting lawful permanent residents (LPRs) who need to renew their Green Cards. The USCIS now automatically extends the validity of Permanent Resident Cards, commonly known as Green Cards,
Mexico Data Protection Law 1. What is the Federal Law on the Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties? Answer: This is Mexico’s primary legislation governing the collection, processing, and protection of personal data held by private entities. It sets out requirements for data breach notifications and data protection measures. 2. What constitutes a
