Collegiate merchandise licensing is a thriving and lucrative business generated by the immense popularity and widespread support for college sports teams and institutions. Universities and colleges have devoted fan bases comprising of alumni, students and supporters...
Content By Nathan Studeny
Pulling the “For Sale” Sign: Federal Judiciary Attempts to Curb Judge Shopping
Venue shopping is as American as apple pie. Litigants have long endeavored to select advantageous courts in jurisdictions with favorable laws, procedures, or jury pools to maximize their chances of success. Even so, filing a case in a particular venue would normally...
Bubbles on the Bench: Second Circuit to Weigh In on Seltzer vs. Beer Debate
Regulatory Confusion While growing in popularity, hard alcoholic seltzers have caused a great deal of confusion for state and federal regulators who have struggled to determine how these products fit into an existing regulatory framework that governs beer, wines, and...
NLRB Targets Non-Competes in Ohio
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has been on a mission to curtail the use of non-compete and related restrictive agreements in employment contracts across the United States. The federal agency has continued its crusade in Ohio by virtue of a recent action...
OtterBox Combats Unauthorized Sellers and Counterfeits on Amazon
The Impact of E-Commerce Revolution The rise of e-commerce has revolutionized the way we shop, making it easier than ever to access a wide range of products from the comfort of our homes. While this convenience has brought countless benefits, it has also given rise to...
Amazon Enacts Policies to Combat Fake Reviews that are Misleading Consumers
The third-party seller marketplace has exploded over recent years, as sales have risen by over 900% from what they were back in 2014. In fact, in 2022, Amazon's largest revenue segment was online retail product sales with roughly 220 billion U.S. dollars in global net...
Amazon Prime’s Ongoing Battle Against Fake Reviews
E-commerce juggernaut Amazon continues to grapple with an issue that has plagued its platform—false reviews. Whether a false review is fabricated, biased, or does not genuinely reflect the experiences or opinions of customers, false reviews pose a problem for both...