In March, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers California) made an important ruling concerning copyright violations in the music industry. The case involved...
One of the reasons why it is so important for cannabis businesses to work with cannabis attorneys is because of how complex cannabis laws and...
The outbreak of the coronavirus in the U.S., a viral strain first identified in China, raises a number of issues for employers. The...
As New York and California cannabis and business attorneys, we provide legal advice to a number of cannabis-related businesses. As a constantly evolving and...
AB 5, which expands the test for determining whether an employee should be classified as an independent contractor, goes into effect in California on January...
On April 15, the Supreme Court heard oral argument over the question of whether immoral and scandalous brand identifiers can receive trademark protection. Immoral...
One of the issues surrounding the questions of marijuana legality is the disconnect between federal and state laws. Cannabis is still a Schedule 1 drug....
In January 2019, the Supreme Court heard two cases that will affect copyright litigation from the timing of when a case can be filed to...
Some say that celebrities never truly die. Although Elvis died more than 40 years ago, his music and legacy still live on. With the advancement...
So far, for its Spring 2019 term, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear two trademark cases that should provide interesting discussion and...
Rapper Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, is seeking trademark protection for his line of marijuana products called Leafs by Snoop. The logo...
Pop star Rihanna recently filed a lawsuit against her father for trademark infringement. The trademark in question is for a company called “Fenty...
The popularity of e-sports, or competitive video games, has risen dramatically over the past decade. In 2018, the industry was projected to reach...
The number of breweries in the U.S. has been steadily rising to pre-1900 levels, and that is saying a lot. At the end...
Although 31 states have legalized medical marijuana, it is still illegal under federal law. This means that the federal government can prosecute violations...