During a time when online marketing, virtual shopping and electronic communication are more widely used than ever, it is critically important for entertainment industry businesses to be highly aware of how they are using trademarks, the scope of a trademark owner's rights and the consequences of infringing them.
In attempts to alleviate the impact of job losses and business disruption due to COVID-19, state and local governments have passed emergency orders and regulations temporarily prohibiting evictions and extending deadlines to pay rent, among other restrictions. When those restrictions are lifted, there is no guarantee that they will have done more than delay the inevitable: eviction and bankruptcy.
As a firm leader it is your fiscal responsibility to address underperforming attorneys. With COVID-19 are your underperformers flying under the radar? The cost to a firm is not only to the bottom line, but to your reputation as a leader.
Landlord Did Not Waive No-Assignment Provision Lease Renewal Option Unenforceable In the Absence of a Rent Term Issues of Fact Remain About Landlord Tampering Recertification Process Landlord Must Accept Security Deposit Vouchers from Human Resources Administration Loft Unit Subject to Rent Regulation, But Four-Year Lookback Period Applies Tenant Engaged In Illegal Short-Term Rentals
As we all expected, cases are being brought and decided on the issue of whether the COVID-19 pandemic and related governmental shut down orders trigger force majeure clauses in commercial leases and operate to excuse the performance of commercial tenants. While force majeure clauses vary widely, a recent decision from an Illinois Bankruptcy Court may provide guidance to help resolve disputes without resorting to the courts.
It's pretty shameful that in the current crisis we're seeing ransomware on the rise. It's even more shameful that organizations involved in fighting the virus seem to be especially at risk.
Federal Treasury Enterprise Sojuzplodoimport v. Spirits International BV What do the fall of the Soviet Union, a heist of trademark rights, and Stolichnaya vodka have in common? They are all key components of the Russian Federation's efforts to reclaim its trademarks in Stolichnaya vodka.
Questions of Fact Remain About Whether Subsequent Mortgagee Had Actual Notice of Improperly Recorded Mortgage Inadequate Proof to Establish Title By Adverse Possession Discontinuance of Earlier Foreclosure Action Did Not Toll Statute of Limitations Contract Vendee Adequately Alleged Improper Rescission By Seller Subsequent Purchaser Proteced Against Deed to Lender
The idea of working together while apart has prompted many law firms to reevaluate and analyze their strategies for operating safely, securely and efficiently. In this roundtable discussion these experts share their experience and insight on driving productivity and engagement during these uncertain times.
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue this second edition contains some new "hypotheticals" — facts of actual cases the DOJ finds important enough to focus on — and, in keeping true to its name, has included additional resources and links for chief compliance officers looking to design and audit their companies' anticorruption compliance programs.
