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The Briefing: Navigating the Legal Risks for Brands in Social Media Marketing – Part 2
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The Briefing: When Parmesan isn’t Parmesan – Cheese Consortium Attempts to Fight Off Counterfeit Cheese
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The Impact of the Wrigley Lawsuit on Cannabis IP Rights
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Is the Grass Greener? Weighing the Risks and Rewards of Celebrity Branding in the Cannabis Industry – The 2022 Cannalaw Summit: Part 1
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