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Chrome Hearts v. Neil Young: Band Name Trademark Lessons For Brands And Musicians Neil Young has survived record label fights, feuded with Spotify, and picked public battles with politicians. Now he faces a different opponent: a luxury fashion brand that says he stole its name. Chrome Hearts, the Los Angeles based label that has dressed
Though this post focuses on U.S. trademark clearance, the core principles apply globally because most trademark systems assess conflict risk similarly. Specific rules, procedures, and timelines vary by country. We flag the key international differences below. The Importance of Conducting Trademark Clearances When developing a new brand, teams rightly chase creativity—a name, logo, or slogan
The past year has brought dramatic changes to the technology sector. Major companies have announced large-scale layoffs while at the same time making unprecedented investments in artificial intelligence and automation. This combination raises difficult questions. Why are companies cutting tens of thousands of jobs while simultaneously committing billions to new technologies? Part of the answer
Forming a Foreign-Owned U.S. LLC that Avoids the $25,000 Form 5472 Penalty and Bank Account Rejections Despite all the geopolitical issues swirling around the United States (or perhaps because of them), our law firm has never been busier helping foreign companies establish a business here. We have also never been busier helping companies that tried
USCIS Clarifies the new $100,000 H-1B fee. Effective for petitions filed on or after September 21, 2025, USCIS requires a $100,000 supplemental payment on new H-1B petitions tied to entry. Existing H-1B holders and beneficiaries of routine in-U.S. changes of status, extensions, amendments, or changes of employer petitions remain unimpacted by this fee even if
What Makes Oregon Real Estate Different Oregon does not require attorney review for most residential deals, which tempts buyers and sellers to go it alone. That choice can be expensive. Oregon’s standard real estate forms are good starting points, not shields. Local zoning, title quirks, transfer taxes, and HOA rules vary by city and county.
Will the $100,000 H-1B Fee Apply to You? 2025 Employer Action Guide What’s Happening With H-1B Visas Right Now? After our last blog post, many readers reached out with questions about whether their petitions will be subject to the $100,000 H-1B fee announced in the September 19 proclamation. The common thread in these inquiries is
FSBO in Oregon: The No-Nonsense Guide to Selling Your Home and Keeping More of Your Proceeds For Sale By Owner (FSBO) works best in strong Oregon sub-markets like Portland neighborhoods and Bend when the property is clean, the seller is decisive, and the market is generally fast paced. Who Should Seriously Consider FSBO? You have
Oregon Home Seller Disclosure Requirements: A Complete Legal Guide If you’re selling residential real estate in Oregon, you want to present your home in the best light possible. But you also need to be careful, because Oregon law requires sellers to be upfront about certain issues that could affect the property’s value, safety, or appeal.
Clearing a Cloud on Title in Oregon Real Estate Transactions Whether you’re buying your dream home or preparing to sell property in Oregon, few things are more frustrating than having your transaction stall over an unexpected title issue. One of the most common problems is a cloud on title, a legal issue that raises doubt
