The Review Board of the US Copyright Office (the “Board”) recently ruled, in its first decision of the year, that a two-dimensional artwork entitled “A Recent Entrance to Paradise” (the “Work”) could not be registered for...more
Many of us are familiar with the triangular “chasing arrows” recycling symbol that can be found on products and packaging. Consumers may believe they are doing their part for the environment when purchasing items with the...more
On March 31, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) into law, legalizing adult-use cannabis in the state and establishing a regulatory framework to govern what likely will...more
On March 31, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) into law, legalizing adult-use cannabis in the state and establishing a regulatory framework to govern what likely will...more
6/11/2021
/ Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Criminal Justice Reform ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Dispensaries ,
Distributors ,
Fees ,
Licenses ,
Marijuana Cultivation ,
Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act (MRTA) ,
Medical Marijuana ,
New York ,
Recreational Use
As increasing scrutiny was cast at the state and federal level on noncompetition agreements and other restrictive covenants, companies were forced to assess their ability to safeguard trade secret information. Not to mention...more
3/8/2021
/ Anti-Raiding ,
Confidentiality Agreements ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
The Copyright Act ,
Trade Secrets
Is a MASTER RANCHER also the RANCHMASTER? That is the question pondered by the TTAB in this ex parte appeal.
The hardware store, True Value Company, despite owning numerous registrations for “MASTER-” formative marks, was...more
After several false starts, New Jersey is on the verge of passing legislation aimed at prohibiting stranger-originated life insurance (STOLI) that while broad in scope, may have little practical impact.
The bill, A1263...more
On March 20, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed the “New York State on PAUSE” Executive Order (“PAUSE Order”) to ensure safety for residents across New York State. Effective 8PM Sunday, March 22, 2020, all statewide non-essential...more