Extension of Statute of Limitations On November 17, 2023, Governor Hochul signed State Assembly Bill A00501 into law, extending the statute of limitations for discrimination and retaliation claims […]
Snoop Dogg Can’t Trademark ‘Smoke Weed Everyday’ for Cannabis Brand
Snoop Dogg has been refused a federal trademark on “Smoke Weed Everyday” after the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ruled that the cannabis-loving phrase was too common to […]
EBA Final Draft ITS For Supervisory Reporting Of Third-Country Branches Under CRD VI | A&O Shearman
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published its final report with final draft implementing technical standards (ITS) on the supervisory reporting of third-country branches (TCBs) under the Capital […]
New York Governor Vetoes Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
On December 22, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed a June 2023 bill that would have prohibited most non-compete agreements between employers and employees in New York […]
Selena Quintanilla’s Sister Files Shein Lawsuit Over Knockoff Merch
Selena Quintanilla‘s sister, Suzette Quintanilla, is suing Chinese e-commerce company Shein over unlicensed merchandise bearing Selena’s name and likeness. In the lawsuit, filed on Wednesday (March 11) in […]
Senate Democrats Introduce FCPA Statute of Limitations Bill | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Executive Summary What’s new: A group of 14 Democratic senators has introduced the FCPA Reinforcement Act, which would double the statute of limitations for criminal anti-bribery violations under the […]
U.S. Department of Labor Releases Final Independent Contractor Rule
May 5, 2025 Update. On May 1, 2025, the DOL announced in a Field Assistance Bulletin that it will “no longer apply the 2024 [Final] Rule’s analysis,” discussed […]
How to Hire the Best Las Vegas Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers Near Me
Understanding the Importance of Hiring a Specialized Lawyer When facing the aftermath of a drunk driving accident, the legal landscape can be daunting and complicated. This is why […]
Artists Say Lyria 3 Model Stole YouTube Songs
A group of independent artists, songwriters and producers has brought a new copyright infringement lawsuit accusing Google of training its Lyria 3 artificial intelligence model on unlicensed music […]
Mechanics Under Attack: Traditional Video Game Mechanics Face Renewed Scrutiny | Fenwick & West LLP
Over the past decade, the video game industry has developed a refined, familiar playbook of monetization mechanics that fit well within prevailing free-to-play and live-service models: randomized loot […]