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One month into a new administration inaugurated in part through the sale of billions of dollars of Trump meme coins, it should come as no surprise that the new administration is expected to put a full stop on the executive branch’s prodigious output of crypto and NFT enforcement actions in recent years. Even so, the
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Important Case on Vaping Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in a pivotal case that could reshape the vaping landscape. The case stems from an FDA appeal challenging a lower court ruling that found the agency improperly rejected nicotine vape product applications. The case centers on the FDA’s
Flags can get you in trouble when you apply to register a trademark. Many countries, including the United States and China, prohibit the registration of flags as trademarks. Are you planning to incorporate a flag or country name into your brand? If so, proceed with caution to avoid legal complications. Section 2(b) of the U.S.
United States Trademark Lessons Utah Yetis. I’ll leave it up to readers to decide if they think it’s a cool name or not for a sports team. But what is undeniable is that the troubles the NHL’s Utah Hockey Club is encountering over its attempt to use and register that name as a trademark offers
In a recent email to a client, one or our China employment lawyers provided an overview of China’s employment law system. This post expands on that overview, offering insights and examples to help foreign employers understand the unique challenges and requirements of hiring in China. As you will see, the Chinese employment system is based
Business Immigration Impacts On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump began his second term with a staunch America-first agenda aimed at reshaping immigration policies and tightening border controls. These sweeping changes have far-reaching implications for businesses that rely on employment-based immigration. Are you prepared for these changes? In this post, I outline the steps businesses
A Demand Letter Can Be Your Best First Step in Resolving a Business Dispute When business relationships fall apart, it can be challenging to know what to do next. Perhaps a contract has been breached, someone owes you money, or your intellectual property is being infringed. Whatever the issue, a carefully drafted demand letter is
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
