The internet holds some of the largest threats an individual or business can face in 2024. Online threats can become even more challenging to address when the attacker acts anonymously. Businesses and individuals commonly face the following types of anonymous online...
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Sixth Circuit Rules That Accommodation Requests Under the ADA Can Be Inferred Without Explicit Employee Request
Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, which lowered the threshold for employees to demonstrate discrimination under Title VII, the Sixth Circuit has expanded the scope of what employers should recognize as requests for...
The Perils of Not Awarding Profits in Lanham Act Cases Against Counterfeiters
The wild west of the e-commerce landscape keeps many trademark owners up at night trying to protect their brand. In the ever-expanding online marketplace, counterfeiters pop-up daily trying to make a quick buck passing off inferior products as strong household brand...
Battling Brands: The Fight For Trademark Territory
In a David vs. Goliath-esque legal saga, Rogue Fitness (ROGUE), a well-known workout products company, finds itself embroiled in a trademark dispute against Rogue Ridge LLC (Rogue Ridge), a mountain bike seller. At the heart of the matter lies the use of the term...
Supreme Court Returns Title VII to Its Roots and Lowers the Standard to Prove Discrimination
Overview of Title VII Protections Title VII makes it unlawful to discriminate against employees on the basis of their gender, race, national origin, color or religion. Nowhere does it provide an express definition of discrimination or establish a standard a plaintiff...
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Tax Law: Opportunities, Risks, and Best Practices
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making waves across various industries, and tax law is no exception. Using AI in tax law can bring significant benefits, including analyzing data quickly, identifying patterns, and identifying recent law changes. However, as...
What Is Discovery and Why Is It Important for Your Divorce Case?
Importance of Discovery in Civil Proceedings In litigation, discovery is a crucial part of every case presented to the courts. In civil proceedings, documentation is necessary to support claims. In a divorce, a party may present documentation of income, financial...
Unpacking Fair Use: A Legal Battle Between Sculptors and Photographers in the NFL
Earlier this year, a rare case of copyright infringement was brought against the National Football League (NFL) and the Detroit Lions over a statue of Hall of Fame player Barry Sanders. The case, filed in January in New York federal court by photographer Allen Kee,...
Legal Separation: What is it and Why Does it Matter?
Before terminating a marriage, many married couples elect to physically separate. In this context, physical separation often includes moving out of a shared residence, winding up joint bank and debt accounts, and deciding how certain financial responsibilities will be...
The SEC Cracks Down on “AI Washing”
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sent clear signals that it will pursue companies for “AI washing” — touting the use of artificial intelligence in ways that are false or misleading. The SEC has imposed fines on two investment advisors for AI washing,...