The People Problem Solvers: HR, Compliance, and Firing Fast with Chelsey Warren & Ashley Pittman
(Podcast) The Briefing: Millions at Stake – How 2 Live Crew Beat Bankruptcy to Reclaim Their Music
The Briefing: Millions at Stake – How 2 Live Crew Beat Bankruptcy to Reclaim Their Music
Podcast - The Briefing by the IP Law Blog: A Spooky Copyright Decision for Producers of Friday the 13th Franchise
The Briefing by the IP Law Blog: A Spooky Copyright Decision for Producers of Friday the 13th Franchise
On this episode of the Founder Shares podcast, host Trevor Schmidt is joined by Chelsey Warren, Founder and Principal of Spark People Advisory, and employment lawyer Ashley Pittman (Hutchison PLLC), who tackle the critical...more
On 15 October 2025, the NSW Supreme Court found that US pharmaceutical company, Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. did not validly terminate its $672 million takeover of ASX-listed Mayne Pharma Group Limited. Justice Black found...more
The judgment clarifies key principles around Material Adverse Change (MAC) clauses, forecast disclaimers, and termination rights. On 15 October 2025, the NSW Supreme Court found that US pharmaceutical company, Cosette...more
The copyright termination right is one of the most important protections congress created for authors. It providers creators a “second bite of the apple,” a rare opportunity to reclaim ownership of their copyrights 35 years...more
The recent Court of Appeal decision in Advanced Multi-Technology for Medical Industry (trading as Hitex) and Others v. Uniserve[1] provides helpful guidance on: inducement and reliance on misrepresentations; the extent to...more
After several years of high sublease activity, Denver’s office market is showing signs of stabilization. According to Cushman & Wakefield’s Q3 2025 Denver Office MarketBeat, total sublease availability in Metro Denver in Q3...more
Recent activity in the data center market has renewed focus on the tension between the long-term nature of hyperscale leases, which often span 15 to 20 years, and tenants’ growing demand for termination rights. In response,...more
Pickleball isn't just the weekend hobby your neighbors play anymore, it's blowing up! From local parks to sold-out arenas, it's now one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States. Courts are packed, tournaments are...more
Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon (E.D.N.Y.) recently recommended that, inter alia, Defendant Mastercard’s motion for judgment on the pleadings based on Plaintiff’s failure to abide by an agreement be granted. Alexsam, Inc. v....more
Management Services Organizations (MSOs) have established themselves as a commonplace structure in health care transactions, promising to streamline administrative functions in medical practices, such as billing, human...more
As we begin 2025 and set our goals for the new year (realistic or unrealistic), we outline some of the significant English court rulings from 2024 and the key lessons they offer for the year ahead. In 2024, the courts...more
The 90s hip-hop group 2 Live Crew won big in their copyright case against Lil’ Joe Records. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg break down copyright termination rights, bankruptcy, and what it means for artists reclaiming their...more
In the recent Bertsch v. Datastealth Inc., 2024 ONSC 5593 decision, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice upheld the enforceability of a "with or without cause" termination provision that limited the employee's entitlement on...more
Healthcare workers nationally are facing an increase in workplace violence, often instigated by patients and visitors. A study published earlier this year reported that almost 20% of healthcare workers have faced physical...more
Recently, a large retailer (plaintiff) and a bank (defendant) agreed to settle a credit contract dispute. In April 2023, the retailer filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York against...more
Ideally, every retail lease strikes a reasonable balance between the interests of the landlord and the tenant and lays the groundwork for a mutually beneficial relationship. However, things do not always go according to plan....more
Addressing a novel issue, the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled that a statute of limitations can time-bar a defense in narrow circumstances where a defendant uses it to seek affirmative relief. Garza v. Everly,...more
The decision to terminate an agreement cannot be taken lightly. In exercising the option, understanding the key terms of the agreement and necessary steps to effectuate the termination are critical. As we have previously...more
In Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC v. Mallinckrodt PLC,1 the United States District Court for the District of Delaware ruled that a debtor that purchased intellectual property under a prepetition asset purchase agreement could...more
Unlike the vast majority of states, New York hasn’t adopted the Revised Uniform Partnership Act (1997) (“RUPA”). A recent appellate decision by a court in a neighboring RUPA state — New Jersey — highlights the very different...more
Elon Musk has lobbed in two additional termination letters since his original July 8 letter seeking to terminate his agreement to acquire Twitter for $44 billion. Each termination letter cites alleged false representations...more
Terminating a contract is a serious and sometimes risky decision. Whenever a client seeks advice regarding termination, a lawyer should stress the importance of strict compliance with the contractually specified termination...more
Landlords in Miami-Dade County must now provide certain residential tenants with at least 60 days’ written notice before terminating a tenancy or imposing a rent increase of 5 percent or more....more
On March 1, 2022, Vice Chancellor Slights of the Delaware Chancery Court ordered CorePower Yoga (“CorePower”) to close the acquisition of 34 yoga studios from its largest franchisee, Level 4 Yoga (“Level 4”). The parties...more