By Cary Zimmerman As I noted in a previous article, this past summer the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued a report on its study of the impact of Regulation Crowdfunding (“Reg CF”) on capital formation and investor protection. To recap, Reg CF helps...
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All Eyes on Booking.com: Supreme Court Case Could Re-Write Trademark Law
By David Posteraro Trademark registration serves several functions. For the trademark owner, it protects the goodwill represented by the brand. For the consuming public, it prevents consumer confusion between products and the sources of those products. Not as often...
Vaping Has Become a Public Health Issue and Ohio Lawmakers Are Responding
By Kate Hickner & Kyle Stroup Vaping is a hot topic that has caused major public health concerns in recent months. As of November 20, 2019, at least 2,290 confirmed vaping-related lung injuries, including 47 deaths, have been reported to the Centers for Disease...
One Shot: Claim Preclusion in Brand Enforcement Litigation
By David Posteraro This is a case where a second bite of the apple proved poisonous. A California Court recently ruled that Factory Direct Wholesale can move forward with its trademark infringement and false advertising claims against iTouchless for allegedly making...
The Esports Craze: Exploring the Legal Protections of a Growing Industry
With global esports revenues topping $1 billion in 2019, investors and players alike are seeing the benefit of joining the industry. Esports growth, in both viewership and revenue, drives the industry’s presence in mainstream entertainment, including tournament...
Ohio’s New Notary Law Definitely Worth Noting
We’ve been getting some questions lately regarding the new notary law that recently went into effect in Ohio. The law (Ohio Senate Bill 263, the Notary Public Modernization Act) makes significant changes for Ohio Notaries Public and those who wish to become...
Three Things to Consider When Implementing a MAP Policy
Increasingly, manufacturers and brands are implementing a minimum advertised price policy (or a MAP policy) for the resale of their products. In its most basic form, a MAP policy is simple – it is a policy that governs the minimum price at which a reseller may...
Five Tips for Surviving Litigation
Whether you are the person bringing the claim or the one being sued, lawsuits are intense, stressful and high stakes. Here are five tips for surviving and effectively navigating the litigation process: 1. Find the right team – and trust them. Finding your team...
We Should All Care About the Autism CARES Act
Children on the autism spectrum don’t stay children forever – and may face challenges and legal battles throughout their lives. With a strong focus on Autism & Mental Health Advocacy in our Student & Athlete Defense practice, that’s something we are...
Economic Development in Cleveland: How Does the City Stack Up Against the Competition?
Recent headlines have ignited a renewed conversation about Cleveland’s competitiveness when it comes to being an attractive place to do business. It’s hard to forget the sting of our city not even making the shortlist of finalists last year for the bidding process of...