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....
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The Essential Need for Estate Planning: Insights from an Alaskan Legal Battle
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...
Think Twice Before Filing Amazon Infringement Reports
Here’s the scenario: Your brand has started selling on Amazon, and sales are strong. You’ve invested time and resources to build your presence, and you’re finally gaining traction. However, after some time, you begin to notice a decline in sales, and you are no longer...
Find Your Own Beach: Corona Brand Owner Sues Distributor Over Imitated Brews
The beer industry may be booming, but it’s also under attack from a growing menace: imitation brands. Counterfeit products and "knock-off" brands don’t just threaten the revenue of legitimate brands – they can seriously damage. Consumers who unknowingly buy these...
Who Owns AI-Generated Content: You, the AI, or Nobody?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing many facets of our lives, from how we work to how we discover new recipes. However, as with any major change, there comes new legal issues lurking around the corner. One of those issues relates to the owner of AI generated...
Child Support in Ohio: What Are the Special Circumstances Which May Impact the Child Support Calculation? Part 3
What is Child Support, and How Much Can I Expect to Pay or Receive? One of the most common questions posed by parents of minor children who are separated – or who are about to separate – is: what is child support and how much can I expect to pay or receive in child...
Revolutionizing M&A Due Diligence: How AI Tools Enhance Efficiency and Accuracy
In the realm of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), due diligence is a critical phase where a buyer’s acquisition team assesses potential risks and opportunities before finalizing the terms of an agreement to purchase its target company. The diligence process can be...
Ohio Supreme Court’s Decision on Same-Juror Rule: What It Means for Negligence Lawsuits
On September 5, 2024, the Supreme Court of Ohio issued a ruling addressing the application of the same-juror rule in negligence cases in Hild v. Samaritan Health Partners, deciding whether the defendant-hospital was negligent in its care of the plaintiff. The...
Sixth Circuit Says Not So Fast on the Last Chance Agreement
In a recent decision involving the validity of a last chance agreement, the Sixth Circuit concluded that the embedded release of all claims against the employer was not knowingly and voluntarily entered into by the employee and therefore unenforceable under common law...
Child Support in Ohio: Key Factors in Child Support Calculations – Part 2
One of the most common questions posed by parents of minor children who are separated – or who are about to separate – is the following: what is child support and how much can I expect to pay or receive in child support from my co-parent? This question and the concern...