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News & Analysis as of May 26, 2013

Lessons Learned from the BizJet Executives FCPA Enforcement Actions
Craft Beer Boom in Michigan
The Eli Lilly FCPA Enforcement Action-Lessons Learned
Record-setting Dodgers Sale Sets High Price For Mets Franchise

New Mexico 2013 Tax Legislation Update

by Timothy R. Van Valen | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck on 5/22/2013

The recently concluded 2013 regular session of the New Mexico Legislature resulted in legislation enacting several significant changes to New Mexico’s tax programs, the majority of which are business friendly. Most of the...more

10 STEPS TO MAINTAIN YOUR TRADEMARK (SERVICE MARK) - REGISTERED or NOT

by Alexander Butterman on 1/1/2012

A TRADEMARK REGISTRATION CAN BE VALID INDEFINITELY PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING TEN (10) STEPS ARE TAKEN: 1 through 8: USE the mark (this cannot be emphasized enough); 9: ENFORCE exclusive rights to the mark; and 10: RENEW...more