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Holby Abern

USPTO Offers Updated Relief for Certain Patent-Related Filing or Payment Deadlines

From March to June of 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) responded to the COVID-19 outbreak by offering various forms of relief to stakeholders. The widest ranging of these relief efforts was issued…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Deadlines, Filing Deadlines, Intellectual Property Protection, IP Portfolio

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Ivan (A.J.) Alston

Corporate Transparency Act - Overview of Filing Requirements

Background - The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (“CTA”) became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, all “reporting companies” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines, Filing Requirements

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Amanda Andrews

Client Alert: 2024 Inflation Adjustments That Impact Current Estate Planning Opportunities

The Internal Revenue Service recently announced increased transfer tax exclusions for calendar year 2024 as part of Revenue Procedure 2023-34. The significant increases in the unified credit against estate, gift and…more

Estate Planning, Exemptions, Generation-Skipping Transfer, Gift Tax, Inflation Adjustments

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Scott Bakal

New Accredited Investor Rules Will Expand Eligibility for Private Fund Investments

On August 26, 2020, the SEC adopted several changes to expand the definition of an “accredited investor.” For the first time, a new category will enable natural persons to qualify as accredited investors based upon their…more

Accredited Investors, Financial Regulatory Reform, New Rules, Private Placements, Qualified Institutional Buyers

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Jeffrey Bakker

Client Alert: Raising the Curtain on the Next Act: SECURE ACT 2.0

Introduction - On December 29, 2022, the President signed into law the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (“SECURE 2.0”). As its name suggests, SECURE 2.0 expands on actions taken by the original SECURE Act of 2019 (“SECURE 1.0”). …more

401k, 403(b) Plans, Distribution Rules, Employee Benefits, EPCRS

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Lee Barrington Stark

Client Alert: Draft Trademark Law Amendment and its Potential Impact on China Trademark Strategy

As China’s importance for brand owners continues to grow, so too does the sophistication of China’s IP application processes. Earlier this year, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released a Draft…more

China, CNIPA, Enforcement, Intellectual Property Protection, Proposed Amendments

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Jill Berkeley

NGE On Demand: Insurance Case Law Index with Jill Berkeley

This video details the cumulative online database of insurance cases created by NGE Insurance Policyholder counsel Jill Berkeley in 1986 to supplement the hard copy Fifteen-Year Index of The Policy, prepared by Peter C. Morse,…more

Databases, Insurance Claims, Insurance Industry, Insurance Litigation

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Mark Berkoff

Intellectual Property Licenses and Bankruptcy

The COVID-19 pandemic has already caused numerous companies to file for bankruptcy relief and will likely cause many more to do so. In this environment, it is particularly important for both licensees and licensors of…more

Absolute Priority Rule, Bankruptcy Code, Commercial Bankruptcy, Creditors, Debtors

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Jerry Biederman

Corporate Transparency Act - Overview of Filing Requirements

Background - The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (“CTA”) became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, all “reporting companies” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines, Filing Requirements

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John Biek

New IRS Deadline for Additional Taxpayers, Plus Relief for Like-Kind Exchanges and Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund Investments

As we reported in our previous client alert, "Federal and State Tax Actions in Response to COVID-19," the IRS has extended until July 15, 2020, the deadline for filing income, gift and GST tax and information returns, and making…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Filing Deadlines, IRS, Like Kind Exchanges, Qualified Opportunity Funds

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Elliott Blanchard

Corporate Transparency Act - Overview of Filing Requirements

Background - The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (“CTA”) became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, all “reporting companies” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines, Filing Requirements

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Benjamin Boris

Recent Court Decisions Reinforce Coverage for BIPA Claims Under General Liability Policies

Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act, 740 ILCS 14/1 et seq. (“BIPA”), has been a fertile source of litigation against Illinois businesses for several years now. The targets of such lawsuits turned to their insurers for…more

Biometric Information, Biometric Information Privacy Act, Commercial General Liability Policies, Corporate Counsel, Insurance Industry

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Patricia Cain

Client Alert: Raising the Curtain on the Next Act: SECURE ACT 2.0

Introduction - On December 29, 2022, the President signed into law the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (“SECURE 2.0”). As its name suggests, SECURE 2.0 expands on actions taken by the original SECURE Act of 2019 (“SECURE 1.0”). …more

401k, 403(b) Plans, Distribution Rules, Employee Benefits, EPCRS

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Kate Campbell

EU Sets Key Artificial Intelligence Regulation Dates

On August 1, 2024, the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) took a major leap forward as the EU AI Act officially entered into force. While the Act is enforced within the EU, its extraterritorial scope has important…more

Artificial Intelligence, Compliance, Disclosure Requirements, Enforcement, EU

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Thomas Campbell Jr.

United States Patent & Trademark Office Proposes Rule that Would Limit Patent Owner’s Enforcement Rights of Patents Subject to a Terminal Disclaimer

On May 10, 2024, the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) published a proposed rule under which terminal disclaimers filed to obviate an obviousness-type double patenting (ODP) rejection would limit the patents to a…more

Enforcement, Obviousness-Type Double Patenting (ODP), Patent Ownership, Proposed Rules, USPTO

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Robert Christe

Corporate Transparency Act - Overview of Filing Requirements

Background - The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (“CTA”) became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, all “reporting companies” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines, Filing Requirements

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Jessica Rissman Cohen

Client Alert: Supreme Court Holds Bankruptcy Cannot Nullify License Agreement

The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Mission Product Holdings Inc. v. Tempnology, LLC clarifies that a bankruptcy debtor cannot unilaterally revoke its trademark licensee’s right to use a licensed mark pursuant to a…more

Bankruptcy Appellate Panel (BAP), Bankruptcy Code, Breach of Contract, Commercial Bankruptcy, Debtors

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Brian Crump

Corporate Transparency Act - Overview of Filing Requirements

Background - The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (“CTA”) became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, all “reporting companies” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines, Filing Requirements

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Cristina DeMento

Corporate Transparency Act - Overview of Filing Requirements

Background - The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (“CTA”) became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, all “reporting companies” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines, Filing Requirements

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Alexis Dominguez

Client Alert: HHS Recommends Rescheduling Marijuana to Schedule III: Implications and Uncertainties for the Industry

Marijuana has long been classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 (the “CSA”), which is defined as a substance with no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse,…more

Classification, Controlled Substances, Controlled Substances Act, DEA, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

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Andrew Douglass

Client Alert: Raising the Curtain on the Next Act: SECURE ACT 2.0

Introduction - On December 29, 2022, the President signed into law the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (“SECURE 2.0”). As its name suggests, SECURE 2.0 expands on actions taken by the original SECURE Act of 2019 (“SECURE 1.0”). …more

401k, 403(b) Plans, Distribution Rules, Employee Benefits, EPCRS

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Angela Elbert

Recent Court Decisions Reinforce Coverage for BIPA Claims Under General Liability Policies

Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act, 740 ILCS 14/1 et seq. (“BIPA”), has been a fertile source of litigation against Illinois businesses for several years now. The targets of such lawsuits turned to their insurers for…more

Biometric Information, Biometric Information Privacy Act, Commercial General Liability Policies, Corporate Counsel, Insurance Industry

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Lee Eulgen

Client Alert: Draft Trademark Law Amendment and its Potential Impact on China Trademark Strategy

As China’s importance for brand owners continues to grow, so too does the sophistication of China’s IP application processes. Earlier this year, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released a Draft…more

China, CNIPA, Enforcement, Intellectual Property Protection, Proposed Amendments

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Avram Feldman

Corporate Transparency Act - Overview of Filing Requirements

Background - The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (“CTA”) became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, all “reporting companies” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines, Filing Requirements

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Bruce Fox

Corporate Transparency Act - Overview of Filing Requirements

Background - The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (“CTA”) became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, all “reporting companies” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines, Filing Requirements

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Andrew Fraker

Client Alert: SCOTUS Resolves Circuit Split on Trademark Profit Awards and Intent, but Uncertainty Remains

For a plaintiff in a trademark infringement dispute, the central question is often, "What can I recover?" Likewise, a defendant asks the mirror question: "What is my potential exposure?"…more

§ 1125(a), § 1125(c), Appeals, Burden of Proof, Charge-Filing Preconditions

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Jason Frye

NGE On Demand: Insurance Issues in Bankruptcy with Jason Frye

NGE Insurance Policyholder counsel Jason Frye explains how when bankruptcy and insurance issues collide, debtors will need insurance coverage counsel to work alongside their bankruptcy counsel. If you have any questions,…more

Automatic Stay, Commercial Bankruptcy, D&O Insurance, Debtors, Insurance Industry

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Andrea Stein Fuelleman

Client Alert: SCOTUS Holds that Federal Trademark Law Cannot Be Applied to Foreign Conduct in Abitron v. Hetronic

On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that the Lanham Act does not apply to infringing use of a trademark outside of the United States. In doing so, the Court overturned a damages award of over $90 million associated with…more

Abitron Austria GmbH v Hetronic International Inc, Corporate Counsel, Damages, Extraterritoriality Rules, Foreign Sales

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Norman Gantz

Corporate Transparency Act - Overview of Filing Requirements

Background - The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (“CTA”) became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, all “reporting companies” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines, Filing Requirements

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Robert Gerber

Corporate Transparency Act - Overview of Filing Requirements

Background - The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (“CTA”) became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, all “reporting companies” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines, Filing Requirements

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Gerald Golden

Top Workplace Issues to Watch in the Second Half of 2022

While employers continue to deal with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, they’re also faced with the economic uncertainty of a probable recession and a tight labor market, among other risks…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Data Breach, Employer Liability Issues, Restrictive Covenants, Unions

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Susan Goldenberg

Client Alert: 2024 Inflation Adjustments That Impact Current Estate Planning Opportunities

The Internal Revenue Service recently announced increased transfer tax exclusions for calendar year 2024 as part of Revenue Procedure 2023-34. The significant increases in the unified credit against estate, gift and…more

Estate Planning, Exemptions, Generation-Skipping Transfer, Gift Tax, Inflation Adjustments

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Michael Gray

Corporate Transparency Act - Overview of Filing Requirements

Background - The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (“CTA”) became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, all “reporting companies” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines, Filing Requirements

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Alissa Griffin

FTC Issues Final Rule Banning Most Non-Compete Agreements: Takeaways and Next Steps for Employers

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) voted 3-2 to promulgate a Final Rule that prohibits the use of almost all non-compete clauses in employment contracts. Absent an effective legal challenge delaying or…more

Department of Labor (DOL), Employment Contract, Federal Bans, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Final Rules

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Gregory Grove

Corporate Transparency Act - Overview of Filing Requirements

Background - The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (“CTA”) became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, all “reporting companies” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines, Filing Requirements

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Matthew Hamielec

Corporate Transparency Act - Overview of Filing Requirements

Background - The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (“CTA”) became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, all “reporting companies” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines, Filing Requirements

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Josh Hanson

Navigating the CIPA Landscape: Understanding Tracking Technology Litigation and Compliance Strategies

Last year saw a flurry of website tracking technology litigation sparked by a broad interpretation of invasion of privacy laws that were not originally intended to apply to online technologies. Unfortunately, hopes of clarity…more

Class Action, Compliance, Invasion of Privacy, Proposed Legislation, Technology Sector

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Michael Harlin

Client Alert: Proposed Bill Clarifies What Can Be Patented

A Congressional Subcommittee will consider new legislation that would reverse much of the Supreme Court’s recent jurisprudence regarding patent eligibility and significantly improve the chances of patenting certain software and…more

Abstract Ideas, Intellectual Property Protection, Patent-Eligible Subject Matter, Patents, Section 101

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Linda Hoseman

Client Alert: Raising the Curtain on the Next Act: SECURE ACT 2.0

Introduction - On December 29, 2022, the President signed into law the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (“SECURE 2.0”). As its name suggests, SECURE 2.0 expands on actions taken by the original SECURE Act of 2019 (“SECURE 1.0”). …more

401k, 403(b) Plans, Distribution Rules, Employee Benefits, EPCRS

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Chadwick Hoyt

Corporate Transparency Act - Overview of Filing Requirements

Background - The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (“CTA”) became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, all “reporting companies” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines, Filing Requirements

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Kathryn Kaler

Client Alert: Leveraging QPRTs in a High Interest Rate Environment

Leveraging QPRTs in a High Interest Rate Environment - A Qualified Personal Residence Trust, or “QPRT” is a planning strategy specifically authorized in the Internal Revenue Code that allows an individual to remove a…more

Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Gift Tax, Grantor Trusts, Income Taxes

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Michael Kelber

USPTO and Trademark Services Fraud Schemes

Scammers know no bounds, including in the world of trademarks. NGE has noted a recent uptick in fraudulent e-mails, calls, and texts directed at trademark applicants and registrants. These scammers typically use information…more

Domain Names, Email, Fraud, Text Messages, Trademark Application

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Jason Kim

New Final Overtime Rule Set Forth by the Department of Labor

On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced its final overtime rule, Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees, which…more

Compensation, Department of Labor (DOL), Exempt-Employees, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Final Rules

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Joshua Klein

Corporate Transparency Act - Overview of Filing Requirements

Background - The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (“CTA”) became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, all “reporting companies” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines, Filing Requirements

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John Koenigsknecht

Client Alert: Beware of Fake CTA Reporting Requests

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a law intended to enable the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to detect shell companies and protect the U.S. financial system from abuse by money launderers, drug traffickers,…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Counsel, Corporate Transparency Act, Data Breach, Data Protection

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Jonathan Ksiazek

New Final Overtime Rule Set Forth by the Department of Labor

On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced its final overtime rule, Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees, which…more

Compensation, Department of Labor (DOL), Exempt-Employees, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Final Rules

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William Lenz

Ninth Circuit Says Think Twice Before Sending That Takedown Notice Under DMCA: Be Sure You Have a Good Faith Belief It’s Not Fair Use

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) requires copyright holders to consider fair use before sending a takedown notification, according to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Lenz v. Universal Music Corp.,…more

Appeals, Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Litigation, Digital Media

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Olivia Luk Bedi

NGE On Demand: COVID-19 and IP Waiver for Patent Protection with Kevin O'Connor and Olivia Luk Bedi

Recently, the U.S.’s changed position on IP Waiver for patent protection of the COVID-19 vaccines and technology grabbed the headlines. It was an about-face from its previous stance. But what does it all mean? From Facebook…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Intellectual Property Protection, Patents, Pharmaceutical Patents, Trade Secrets

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Alexandra Maloney

USPTO and Trademark Services Fraud Schemes

Scammers know no bounds, including in the world of trademarks. NGE has noted a recent uptick in fraudulent e-mails, calls, and texts directed at trademark applicants and registrants. These scammers typically use information…more

Domain Names, Email, Fraud, Text Messages, Trademark Application

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Eric Mann

Client Alert: 2024 Inflation Adjustments That Impact Current Estate Planning Opportunities

The Internal Revenue Service recently announced increased transfer tax exclusions for calendar year 2024 as part of Revenue Procedure 2023-34. The significant increases in the unified credit against estate, gift and…more

Estate Planning, Exemptions, Generation-Skipping Transfer, Gift Tax, Inflation Adjustments

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David Martin

California Seeks to Clarify Standards of Review for Hotel Property Tax Assessment Appeals

Hotels are one of the most misunderstood properties when valued by local assessors for property tax purposes. A hotel’s enterprise activity is comprised of tangible property, in the form of real estate and personal property,…more

Business Valuations, Commercial Property Owners, Hotels, Intangible Property, Personal Property

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Adam Masia

Intellectual Property Licenses and Bankruptcy

The COVID-19 pandemic has already caused numerous companies to file for bankruptcy relief and will likely cause many more to do so. In this environment, it is particularly important for both licensees and licensors of…more

Absolute Priority Rule, Bankruptcy Code, Commercial Bankruptcy, Creditors, Debtors

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Andrew May

Client Alert: Illinois Appellate Court Opinion Allows for BIPA Cyber Insurance Policy Claims

The Illinois Appellate Court recently issued the first-ever opinion regarding insurance coverage for claims under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) involving a cyber insurance policy. The Court’s finding that…more

Biometric Information, Biometric Information Privacy Act, Corporate Counsel, Cyber Insurance, Cybersecurity

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Kevin May

Kevin A. O’Connor, Ph.D and Kevin C. May File Amicus Brief on Behalf of IPLAC

On April 15, 2016, Kevin A. O’Connor, Ph.D and Kevin C. May, partners in the Intellectual Property & Technology Transactions practice group, filed an amicus brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on…more

Amicus Briefs, En Banc Review, Obviousness, Patent Litigation

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Thomas McDonough

Update: USPTO Trademark Relief Under the CARES Act

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is continuing to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak by offering relief to applicants and registrants. On May 27, 2020, the USPTO issued its most recent notice, confirming that…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Filing Deadlines, Intellectual Property Protection, Relief Measures, Trademark Application

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Eric McLimore

IRS Concludes Many Airbnb-Style Rental Arrangements Are Subject to Self-Employment Tax

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused many individuals to reevaluate vacation destinations and where they choose to work. Why work in snowy Chicago during the winter months when you can perform the same work remotely in a…more

AirBnB, IRS, Rental Property, Self-Employment Tax, Tax Liability

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Thomas McNulty

Hotels Should Start Preparing Now for Property Tax Appeals

As hotels and other hospitality businesses suffer from the COVID-19 lockdown, it’s important that they move quickly and proactively to lower their property taxes. In many states they’ll be able to lower the amount they owe as a…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Property Owners, Property Tax

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Antony McShane

Important Copyright Protections in New COVID-19 Relief Package

The COVID-19 relief package enacted on December 27, 2020, added two important new protections for copyright owners and content providers—namely, the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act and the Protecting…more

CASE Act, Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Coronavirus/COVID-19

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Earl Melamed

Corporate Transparency Act - Overview of Filing Requirements

Background - The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (“CTA”) became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, all “reporting companies” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines, Filing Requirements

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Kara Michels

Client Alert: SCOTUS Rules Andy Warhol Foundation's Commercial License of "Orange Prince" Image Infringed Photographer's Copyright

On May 17th, 2023, the Supreme Court handed down a decision with potentially far-reaching consequences in the evolving landscape of copyright fair use, particularly for commercial works that reproduce copyrighted work. The Court…more

Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc v Goldsmith, Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Litigation, Fair Use

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Peter Miles

Corporate Transparency Act - Overview of Filing Requirements

Background - The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (“CTA”) became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, all “reporting companies” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines, Filing Requirements

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David Milligan

Corporate Transparency Act - Overview of Filing Requirements

Background - The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (“CTA”) became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, all “reporting companies” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines, Filing Requirements

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Chad Moeller

FTC Issues Final Rule Banning Most Non-Compete Agreements: Takeaways and Next Steps for Employers

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) voted 3-2 to promulgate a Final Rule that prohibits the use of almost all non-compete clauses in employment contracts. Absent an effective legal challenge delaying or…more

Department of Labor (DOL), Employment Contract, Federal Bans, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Final Rules

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Wesley Nissen

Corporate Transparency Act - Overview of Filing Requirements

Background - The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (“CTA”) became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, all “reporting companies” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines, Filing Requirements

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Kevin O'Connor Ph.D.

NGE On Demand: COVID-19 and IP Waiver for Patent Protection with Kevin O'Connor and Olivia Luk Bedi

Recently, the U.S.’s changed position on IP Waiver for patent protection of the COVID-19 vaccines and technology grabbed the headlines. It was an about-face from its previous stance. But what does it all mean? From Facebook…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Intellectual Property Protection, Patents, Pharmaceutical Patents, Trade Secrets

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Kathleen Okon

Employers Prepare for End of Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Claims

On February 10, 2022, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 4445, a landmark bill that renders invalid and unenforceable any mandatory arbitration provisions pertaining to claims of sexual harassment or sexual assault. The Bill, which is…more

Arbitration, Arbitration Agreements, Employer Liability Issues, Federal Arbitration Act, Mandatory Arbitration Clauses

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Dawson Oler

Corporate Transparency Act - Overview of Filing Requirements

Background - The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (“CTA”) became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, all “reporting companies” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines, Filing Requirements

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Tanvi Patel

Client Alert: Federal Circuit PTA Decision Favors Applicants with Multiple Co-Pending Domestic and Foreign Applications

The Federal Circuit recently held that the USPTO’s calculation of “applicant delays” related to Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) is contrary to the plain language of the PTA Statute…more

Patent Applications, Patent Term Adjustment, Patent Terms, Patents, Pharmaceutical Patents

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David Presser

Corporate Transparency Act - Overview of Filing Requirements

Background - The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (“CTA”) became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, all “reporting companies” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines, Filing Requirements

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Seth Pritikin

Corporate Transparency Act - Overview of Filing Requirements

Background - The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (“CTA”) became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, all “reporting companies” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines, Filing Requirements

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Robert Radasevich

PPP Loan Deadline Is August 8, EIDL Loans Still Available

The deadline to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan is August 8, 2020. At this time, it appears that there is almost $130 billion in funds remaining available under the Paycheck Protection Program…more

CARES Act, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Deadlines, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

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Bradley Rademaker

President Obama Signs the Federal Trade Secrets Act Into Law

Yesterday, President Obama signed into law the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA). The White House had previously expressed support for this law by stating that “Effective protection of trade secrets promotes innovation…more

Asset Seizure, Confidential Information, Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA), Economic Espionage Act, Ex Parte

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Elizabeth Radichel

NGE On Demand: 3 Trending Asset Classes: Life Sciences, Data Centers & Coworking with Beth Radichel

NGE Real Estate Partner Beth Radichel discusses three trending areas in the commercial real estate industry: life sciences, data centers, co-living, and working spaces, and how they are particularly well suited in Illinois and…more

Commercial Real Estate Market, Data Centers, Life Sciences, Office Space

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Austin Redman

Corporate Transparency Act - Overview of Filing Requirements

Background - The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (“CTA”) became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, all “reporting companies” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines, Filing Requirements

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Lawrence Richman

Client Alert: 2024 Inflation Adjustments That Impact Current Estate Planning Opportunities

The Internal Revenue Service recently announced increased transfer tax exclusions for calendar year 2024 as part of Revenue Procedure 2023-34. The significant increases in the unified credit against estate, gift and…more

Estate Planning, Exemptions, Generation-Skipping Transfer, Gift Tax, Inflation Adjustments

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Sonya Rosenberg

Client Alert: Chicago’s New Paid Leave Ordinance: FAQs for Employers

Chicago recently passed its sweeping Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance, which goes into effect on December 31, 2023 – and our clients have had many questions! Here are answers to the most frequently asked…more

Advance Notice, City of Chicago, Notice Requirements, Paid Leave, Paid Sick Leave

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Laura Russell

Client Alert: European Commission’s Adequacy Decision Sets Standards for US Companies to Receive Personal Data from EU Under the New EU-US Data Privacy Framework

On July 10, 2023, the European Commission concluded that the US ensures an adequate level of protection for personal data transferred from the European Union to US companies under the new EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Based on…more

Biden Administration, Data Privacy, EU, EU Data Protection Laws, European Commission

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Cheryl Kehoe Schaul

Client Alert: Leveraging QPRTs in a High Interest Rate Environment

Leveraging QPRTs in a High Interest Rate Environment - A Qualified Personal Residence Trust, or “QPRT” is a planning strategy specifically authorized in the Internal Revenue Code that allows an individual to remove a…more

Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Gift Tax, Grantor Trusts, Income Taxes

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Leah Schleicher

Client Alert: Seeking Rent Relief? What Your Landlord Wants You to Know

Many businesses have been severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and are seeking rent relief from their landlords in order to maintain operations. If your business is preparing for, or already engaged in, rent relief…more

Business Interruption, Commercial Leases, Commercial Property Owners, Commercial Real Estate Market, Commercial Tenants

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Madison Schmid

Corporate Transparency Act - Overview of Filing Requirements

Background - The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (“CTA”) became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, all “reporting companies” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines, Filing Requirements

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Kevin Schneider

Landlord Rights and Responsibilities in Commercial Tenant Bankruptcies

Landlords beware: You may not be able to rely on all the remedies found in your lease if your tenant files bankruptcy. For example, the bankruptcy section of your lease may provide that the tenant filing a bankruptcy petition…more

Bankruptcy Code, Commercial Bankruptcy, Commercial Leases, Commercial Tenants, Contract Terms

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Jeffrey Shamberg

Corporate Transparency Act - Overview of Filing Requirements

Background - The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (“CTA”) became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, all “reporting companies” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines, Filing Requirements

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Joseph Sherling

Federal Circuit Weighs in Again on Obviousness-Type Double Patenting to Limit In re Cellect and Preserve PTA for First-Filed, First-Issued Patents

Obviousness-type double patenting (ODP), a judicially-created ground of patent invalidity, has become the subject of intense interest after the Federal Circuit issued two decisions refining the application of the doctrine in a…more

Hatch-Waxman, Obviousness-Type Double Patenting (ODP), Patent Applications, Patent Expiration, Patent Term Adjustment

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Charles Shih

Amazon APEX Complaints Convey Personal Jurisdiction in Amazon Seller’s Forum

Most reputable online marketplaces have long offered policing programs to address counterfeiting of registered copyrights and trademarks. The copyright or trademark owner needs only to provide the marketplace with a copy of the…more

Amazon, Amazon Marketplace, Cease and Desist Orders, Copyright, Counterfeiting

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Emer Simic

Federal Circuit Weighs in Again on Obviousness-Type Double Patenting to Limit In re Cellect and Preserve PTA for First-Filed, First-Issued Patents

Obviousness-type double patenting (ODP), a judicially-created ground of patent invalidity, has become the subject of intense interest after the Federal Circuit issued two decisions refining the application of the doctrine in a…more

Hatch-Waxman, Obviousness-Type Double Patenting (ODP), Patent Applications, Patent Expiration, Patent Term Adjustment

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Phillip Stern

The CFPB Eyes Supervisory Regulation Over Large Auto-Lenders

Large auto-lenders may soon have to contend with a new regulator. In its most recent semi-annual report, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) highlighted its intent to promulgate a new rule which would subject…more

Automotive Industry, Automotive Loans, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Dodd-Frank, ECOA

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David Stone

SEC Sends Warning to General Partners of Funds Receiving Finders’ and Other Fees

On June 1, 2016, the SEC sent a warning to general partners of private investment funds (including private equity funds, hedge funds, venture capital funds and leveraged buyout funds) by entering into a settlement agreement with…more

Broker-Dealer, Financial Institutions, Financial Markets, Private Investment Funds, Registration Requirement

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Alfred Tam

EU Sets Key Artificial Intelligence Regulation Dates

On August 1, 2024, the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) took a major leap forward as the EU AI Act officially entered into force. While the Act is enforced within the EU, its extraterritorial scope has important…more

Artificial Intelligence, Compliance, Disclosure Requirements, Enforcement, EU

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William Tarnow, II

FTC Issues Final Rule Banning Most Non-Compete Agreements: Takeaways and Next Steps for Employers

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) voted 3-2 to promulgate a Final Rule that prohibits the use of almost all non-compete clauses in employment contracts. Absent an effective legal challenge delaying or…more

Department of Labor (DOL), Employment Contract, Federal Bans, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Final Rules

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Betsy Thelen

Corporate Transparency Act - Overview of Filing Requirements

Background - The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (“CTA”) became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, all “reporting companies” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines, Filing Requirements

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Martin Tish

Client Alert: Leveraging QPRTs in a High Interest Rate Environment

Leveraging QPRTs in a High Interest Rate Environment - A Qualified Personal Residence Trust, or “QPRT” is a planning strategy specifically authorized in the Internal Revenue Code that allows an individual to remove a…more

Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Gift Tax, Grantor Trusts, Income Taxes

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Mike Turner

Amazon APEX Complaints Convey Personal Jurisdiction in Amazon Seller’s Forum

Most reputable online marketplaces have long offered policing programs to address counterfeiting of registered copyrights and trademarks. The copyright or trademark owner needs only to provide the marketplace with a copy of the…more

Amazon, Amazon Marketplace, Cease and Desist Orders, Copyright, Counterfeiting

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Paul Walker-Bright

Recent Court Decisions Reinforce Coverage for BIPA Claims Under General Liability Policies

Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act, 740 ILCS 14/1 et seq. (“BIPA”), has been a fertile source of litigation against Illinois businesses for several years now. The targets of such lawsuits turned to their insurers for…more

Biometric Information, Biometric Information Privacy Act, Commercial General Liability Policies, Corporate Counsel, Insurance Industry

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David Wheeler

EU Sets Key Artificial Intelligence Regulation Dates

On August 1, 2024, the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) took a major leap forward as the EU AI Act officially entered into force. While the Act is enforced within the EU, its extraterritorial scope has important…more

Artificial Intelligence, Compliance, Disclosure Requirements, Enforcement, EU

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Thomas Williams

Opening the Sky for Drones: FAA Issues Drone Rules for Commercial Flights

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on June 21, 2016 announced its long-awaited rule to allow commercial drone operators to legally fly their drones for pay and/or hire in the United States. The new rule will take effect…more

Airspace, Commercial Use, Drones, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), TSA

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Tina Winer

Considerations for Financial Institutions and their Customers

At this time of significant challenge due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the American financial system is strong and resilient. Financial institutions across the country stand ready to support their customers, employees, and the…more

Capital Markets, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Crisis Management, Financial Institutions, Investment

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Sylvia Wolak

Corporate Transparency Act - Overview of Filing Requirements

Background - The Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (“CTA”) became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, all “reporting companies” must file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report with the Financial Crimes…more

Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Disclosure Requirements, Filing Deadlines, Filing Requirements

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Thomas Wolford

Intellectual Property Licenses and Bankruptcy

The COVID-19 pandemic has already caused numerous companies to file for bankruptcy relief and will likely cause many more to do so. In this environment, it is particularly important for both licensees and licensors of…more

Absolute Priority Rule, Bankruptcy Code, Commercial Bankruptcy, Creditors, Debtors

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Andrew Wood

Client Alert: Proposed Bill Clarifies What Can Be Patented

A Congressional Subcommittee will consider new legislation that would reverse much of the Supreme Court’s recent jurisprudence regarding patent eligibility and significantly improve the chances of patenting certain software and…more

Abstract Ideas, Intellectual Property Protection, Patent-Eligible Subject Matter, Patents, Section 101

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