November, 2017

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What Artists Need to Know About Net Neutrality Rules

Art Law Journal

Chris Reed. The FCC is considering revoking net neutrality rules, which guarantee fair and free access to content on the internet. Here's what artists need to know about the current net neutrality framework.

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A Trademark Fight Over Nearly Identical Names: Is There Confusion?

Greenspoon Marder LLP

By: Sharon Urias, Esq. AllState Insurance Company (“Allstate”) recently filed a lawsuit against Kia Motors (“Kia”) for trademark infringement over the use of the two words “drive” and “wise.” Both companies use the words as monikers for their products. Allstate has the “Drivewise” driver data and rewards program and Kia offers “Drive Wise” technology assistance and autonomous vehicle features.

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Booze is Booze, Right? Not so fast.

KMK Blog

In a non-precedential decision, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“Board”) recently reversed a refusal to register Heritage Distilling Company’s application for the mark, BSB , for “distilled spirits” based on the following mark owned by Black Shirt Brewing Co.

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You've Got Six Years to Sue for Breach of Contract, Right?

GDB Firm Blog

Contracting parties in the know are aware that the statute of limitations for breach of contract is six years. But a recent appellate decision reminds us that the parties can shorten that period quite a bit.

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Software Composition Analysis: The New Armor for Your Cybersecurity

Speaker: Blackberry, OSS Consultants, & Revenera

Software is complex, which makes threats to the software supply chain more real every day. 64% of organizations have been impacted by a software supply chain attack and 60% of data breaches are due to unpatched software vulnerabilities. In the U.S. alone, cyber losses totaled $10.3 billion in 2022. All of these stats beg the question, “Do you know what’s in your software?

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Willful Exaggeration of a Mechanic's Lien - Only Established at Trial

GDB Firm Blog

Think you've got a strong claim for willful exaggeration of a mechanic's lien filed by your contractor or subcontractor? Not so fast. The lien can be withdrawn or discharged at any time and with it goes your claim.

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