If you’re one of the over 170 million TikTok users in the United States, you’ve probably seen TikTok as a regular in the news. TikTok, a highly popular social media platform operated by the Chinese technology company ByteDance, Inc., enables users to create, watch,...
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Drink Wars: Prime Hydration and MÁS+ BY MESSI Clash Over Trade Dress
A lawsuit filed in a New York federal court has initiated a dispute between Mark Anthony, the owner of popular beverage brands like White Claw and Mike's Hard Lemonade, and Prime Hydration, a hydration drink company founded by social media sensations Logan Paul and...
Federal Court Halts Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act Nationwide: Recommended Steps for Businesses
On December 3, 2024, a Texas federal district court issued a nationwide preliminary injunction temporarily blocking the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its requirement to report the beneficial owners of reporting companies. The ruling in Texas...
Beyond Money: The Rise of Branding as the Ultimate Asset
Attention is the hottest commodity any company can acquire today. How can you capture attention in an increasingly competitive market where individuals have more information and access than ever before? By crafting a thoughtfully curated brand, you offer more than...
FTC’s “Fake Review” Portal is Live: How Businesses Can Remove Fake Reviews
Once reviews are identified, a company can take steps to remove them. Generally, reviews can be removed in one of three ways: reporting the review to the FTC, reporting the review to the hosting platform, and pursuing legal action. The most efficient way to tackle and...
Another Step in Cleveland’s Lakefront Revitalization
Cleveland City Council recently commenced the process to create a new nonprofit development agency, known as a New Community Authority (NCA), to administer land and community facility acquisition and development, as well as related services for its downtown lakefront...
NLRB Overrules Longstanding Precedent on Captive-Audience Meetings
In a recent decision, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) reversed a 76-year-old precedent and held that employers violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) when they compel employees to attend meetings where the employer expresses its views on...
Energy Efficiency Incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act: The Basics for Developers
Since its passage barely over two years ago, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) has made significant steps forward in promoting energy efficiency within the construction industry. Incentives under the IRA include tax credits for the installation of clean energy...
Ohio Court Upholds Acceleration and Non-Mitigation Clauses in Commercial Lease Dispute
A recent Ohio Court of Appeals decision highlighted the importance of strong lease terms in commercial leases. The Commercial Lease Dispute The case, Scott Holding Co., Inc. v. Turbo Restaurants US, LLC, involved a commercial lease dispute concerning an Arby’s...
Understanding the Trademark Supplemental Register: Benefits and Limitations
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will not grant full registration to certain types of trademarks that are overly descriptive of the goods or services that the mark represents. These include generic and descriptive marks, last names, geographic...