1/16/2026 2:33:21 PM Don’t Close the Deal Without an IP Check By Laura Lamansky When companies evaluate a potential acquisition, investment, partnership, or merger, intellectual property (IP) often becomes one of the...
1/6/2026 4:30:09 PM New Year/New Label: "Made in USA" Food Labeling Rule in Effect By David Crass New year, new label. January 1, 2026, marked the compliance date of a USDA rule adopted in 2024 concerning the voluntary labeling of the...
1/5/2026 2:18:40 PM With states not waiting for federal legislation, the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement is in chaos. By Paul Benson Whether intended or not, the national spotlight on MAHA has emboldened states to assert their authority to implement their own food and...
11/24/2025 3:02:10 PM Copyright or Confidential? How to Choose Between Database Registration and Trade Secrets By Laura Lamansky Introduction Databases are critical business assets. They store customer information, pricing models, proprietary research, and analytics...
8/18/2023 5:07:31 PM What's in a name? Overstock Rebrands as Bed Bath & Beyond By Laura Lamansky Trademarks are source identifiers marketers and brand gurus use to differentiate their goods or services from competitors. But how much...
3/8/2023 10:07:25 PM The FTC Weighs in on AI-focused Advertising By Laura Lamansky The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a post all about marketing artificial intelligence (AI) products. The FTC acknowledges that AI...
1/23/2023 11:30:41 PM Online Retail Marketplaces and Third-Party Sellers Face Enhanced Regulations By Lyle Gravatt Adam Goldblatt The exponential growth of online marketplaces and internet retail sales has created great benefits for consumers, and connected many...