The Murdoch's Battle Over Their Media Empire The Murdoch heirs are battling over control of their multi-billion-dollar media empire. Adding to the complexity, the fight involves an irrevocable trust which Rupert Murdoch created in 1999. He executed the trust after...
On September 16, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit heard oral arguments in the seminal case of TikTok, Inc. v. Garland, which centers around the potential ban of TikTok under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled...
As the Federal Trade Commission’s Non-Compete Rule is appealed through the federal courts, a ruling from a court in Cleveland, Ohio, exemplifies how certain courts have recently approached non-compete and non-solicitation agreements. In short, Ohio’s metropolitan...
As the fourth quarter of 2024 kicks off, businesses are running out of time to determine their compliance obligations under the Federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). If your company does not report its beneficial owners by the end of the year, and no exemption...
The Wall Street Journal recently published an article involving a scenario that—while significant and possibly worst-case—may be more common than you may think. Specifically, the article describes a scenario under which Margaret Sjostedt, the former girlfriend of a...
Once is legally interesting, twice is a trend, and three times is a message. In the last seven years, at least three federal appeals courts (two very recently) have held, following an arbitration ordered by a district court, that the lower court had no jurisdiction...
The recent case of Richard Simmons, the beloved and iconic fitness guru, is a notable example of the conflicts that can arise when co-trustees are appointed to manage an estate. Co-trustees need to work together in order to fulfill the Grantor’s wishes and administer...
The Importance of Online Reviews in the Digital Age In today’s digital age, American consumers have come to trust online reviews as the modern word-of-mouth, guiding their purchasing decisions with a few swipes and clicks. From choosing the perfect restaurant to...
Most business owners are keenly aware of the importance of a domain name that is both memorable and matches your company’s branding. However, when it comes to branding and brand protection, the most important tool for a brand owner is a federally registered trademark....
In a recent class-action lawsuit, ten disabled Alaskans have sued the State of Alaska and their court-appointed guardian. This case emphasizes the profound importance of comprehensive estate planning, extending far beyond the mere management of financial assets. It...