02 Apr COVID-19 and the Litigation That May Arise From it
The coronavirus has wreaked havoc on our lives, and not only affected our health, but also businesses and employment. By upending markets, disrupting supply...
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28 Mar The Coronavirus Outbreak Promises to Change Cannabis Employment Law
In the same way that the coronavirus has altered a number of areas of our lives — from telework options, to how we view...
12 Mar 9th Circuit Rules Led Zeppelin did Not Steal “Stairway to Heaven” Riff
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...
15 Feb Federal Prosecutors Launch Probe Into California Marijuana Companies
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...
31 Jan Coronavirus Legal Concerns for Employers
The outbreak of the coronavirus in the U.S., a viral strain first identified in China, raises a number of issues for employers. The...
15 Jan Leasing to Cannabis-Related Businesses in New York
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...
14 Dec California’s AB5: What it Means for Employers
AB 5, which expands the test for determining whether an employee should be classified as an independent contractor, goes into effect in California...
25 Apr Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument in Iancu v. Brunetti
On April 15, the Supreme Court heard oral argument over the question of whether immoral and scandalous brand identifiers can receive trademark protection. Immoral...
01 Apr Proposed Bill Will Block Federal Government from Enforcing Marijuana Laws
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....
11 Mar 2019 Supreme Court Cases
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...
01 Mar I See Dead People, Celebrity Edition
Some say that celebrities never truly die. Although Elvis died more than 40 years ago, his music and legacy still live on. With...
15 Feb Trademark Supreme Court Cases to Watch in 2019
So far, for its Spring 2019 term, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear two trademark cases that should provide interesting discussion and...
07 Feb Snoop Dogg Faces Trademark Challenges for Marijuana Brand
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...
28 Jan What’s in a Name? Rihanna Sues Father for Using Fenty Name
Pop star Rihanna recently filed a lawsuit against her father for trademark infringement. The trademark in question is for a company called “Fenty...
20 Jan Legal Issues in E-Sports
The popularity of e-sports, or competitive video games, has risen dramatically over the past decade. In 2018, the industry was projected to reach...