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In its ongoing efforts to satisfy ChatGPT’s colossal appetite for content on which to “train” its algorithms, OpenAI continues to announce major licensing deals with partners ranging from traditional publishing stalwarts like Time and The Atlantic to user-generated content platforms like Reddit and Stack Overflow (and its sister site Stack Exchange, which will be referred
United States Law Suits I have represented countless foreign entrepreneurs and businesses evaluating or negotiating a potential business relationship in the United States. One of the toughest things I have to do is explain why the U.S. legal system is so different from what these clients are used to in Europe, Asia, or elsewhere. Business
USPTO Trademark Costs Will be Increasing The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) wants to raise certain trademark fees, consistent with its fee-setting authority. If USPTO’s proceeds with their current plans (which it almost certainly will), the costs associated with trademark registration in the United States will go up considerably for trademark owners. In
Settling Litigation: The Power of a Well-Crafted Agreement Stuck in a legal battle that feels like an endless war? You’re not alone. Litigation is usually expensive, time-consuming, and emotionally draining. But there’s a way out. In most cases, settling your dispute outside of court can be the smarter option. Here’s where a well-crafted settlement agreement
“Everything” is Recorded . . . . With smartphones in everyone’s pockets, secretly recording conversations has become almost second nature for some. These recordings might seem like the ultimate evidence in legal battles, but beware: they’re usually inadmissible in court and often illegal to obtain. So, what happens when your “smoking gun” is an illegal
We are pleased to announce the addition of an esteemed litigation team to the Oregon office. Matt Goldberg, Nicole Gossett-Roxbury, and Deb Fernando have joined our law firm from Lotus Law Group. They will continue to focus on high-stakes business and real estate litigation. Their clients include business owners and operators, investors, financial institutions, and
Esta es la tercera entrada de la serie online Harris Sliwoski, en la que Shannon Brandao te Shannon Brandao a través de las consideraciones prácticas, legales y personales que hay que tener en cuenta a la hora de comprar una vivienda en Europa. Consulta las entradas anteriores aquí: ¿Dónde puedes comprar una vivienda en Europa? Bueno, eso depende... Dónde comprar una vivienda en Europa:
Forming a Company in Mexico Mexico’s economy is booming, driven by a young and tech-savvy population, its strategic location next to the US, favorable trade deals with North America and the EU, and a government eager to attract foreign investment. This surge has attracted a wave of companies from various industries, all eager to tap
Acabo de regresar de la conferencia iTech Law celebrada en Washington D. C., donde participé en una mesa redonda sobre contratos inteligentes y DAO (organizaciones autónomas descentralizadas). Me acompañaron dos impresionantes abogadas internacionales especializadas en tecnología: Julia Pazos (Brasil) y Katarzyna Szczudlik (Polonia). Estas son algunas de las cuestiones que se trataron en nuestra mesa redonda. ¿Cómo ven los abogados
Legal advice versus business advice People hire lawyers to give them legal advice. Sometimes, people also hire lawyers to give them business advice. This may introduce thorny considerations because lawyers generally should not give business advice (more on that below). However, sometimes they can, and do (more on that too). As a business lawyer who
