ArticleFair Use Blocks Out Copyright Claim Over Lebron's TattooCourtside questions: Is it fair or foul to show a player's tattoo in a video game?United StatesIntellectual PropertyThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleMadrid Protocol: Is It For You?The Madrid Protocol provides a centralized system for trademark filings. United StatesIntellectual PropertyThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleWho Owns Your Domain Names?Asking who owns your domain name is not as silly a question as you might think. And it is one that needs more attention from many businesses.United StatesIntellectual PropertyThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleReaching Across State Lines In Judgment Enforcement CollectionCertain states are more creditor-friendly than others. Whether a judgment creditor will be able to reach the property of a judgment debtor that is located out of the state in order to satisfy...United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleSo, You Thought Your Arbitration Agreement Was Bulletproof: Beware Of Traps That Can Render Arbitration Agreements UnenforceableIn a recent federal court case, Baker Hughes v. Dynamic Industries, the court decided even though the parties agreed to arbitrate, the agreement was unenforceable because the arbitration agency was "abolished."United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleThe NCAA Implements A Four Corners Offense As It Postpones NIL Rule ChangesThe opening weeks of 2021 provided significant updates to our prior article (see July 7, 2020) regarding student athlete name, image and likeness ("NIL") legislation. United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleWelcome To Internet Law Twists & TurnsInternet law is a lot like non-Internet law — but it usually involves some twist. In every field, there is usually some way in which, because of the Internet, traditional law doesn’t work, and a problem develops. United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleThe U.S. Data Privacy Debate, In A NutshellDo you want a comprehensive overview of the data privacy debate in the United States?United StatesPrivacyThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleUtah And Connecticut Enact Comprehensive Data Privacy LawsConnecticut and Utah both enacted comprehensive privacy laws this spring. On March 24, 2022, Utah became the fourth state to enact a comprehensive data privacy law...United StatesPrivacyThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleUnpaid Construction Work? Stay Calm – And Make Sure Every Word Of Your Mechanics Lien Is AccurateNot getting paid infuriates most contractors and material suppliers. Don't let that anger cause you to make a bad situation worse by overdoing a mechanics lienUnited StatesReal Estate and ConstructionThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleAre You Starting A 1031 Exchange Late In 2012?You may need to file for an extension for your tax return Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 allows a taxpayer to dispose of real estate (the "relinquished property") and acquire replacement real estate (the "replacement property") on a tax deferred basis. United StatesTaxThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleFederal Trade Commission Publishes Final Updated Safeguards RuleOn October 27, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") announced significant updates to the Safeguards Rule. The FTC asked for comments on the Rule in 2019, and held a public workshop on the Rule in 2020.United StatesTechnologyThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleFINRA Forces Firms Into The Weeds On Security PoliciesThe Securities and Exchange Commission continues to be active in the area of cybersecurity.United StatesTechnologyThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleShippers, Are You Ready For SOLAS' Verified Container Weight Mandate?Do you export your goods in an ocean-going cargo container? If so, are you ready for the SOLAS amendments that go into effect July 1? A little planning ahead of time will prevent your boxes from being left on the docks.United StatesTransportThompson Coburn LLP
Article2016 Borrower Defense Rule Now In Effect: Free Webinars And Quick ThoughtsAs many in higher education are aware, yesterday, following a long series of lawsuits, opinions, and orders, the "borrower defense rule" promulgated by the U.S. Department of Education on November 1, 2016, took effect. United StatesConsumer ProtectionThompson Coburn LLP
Article4 Takeaways For Higher Ed From The Alaburda Student Lawsuit VerdictLast week a California jury rejected a law school graduate's claim that her alma mater falsified graduate-employment data in the much-anticipated Alaburda v. Thomas Jefferson School of Law trial. United StatesConsumer ProtectionThompson Coburn LLP
ArticlePlaintiffs Use Catalyst Theory To Win Attorneys' Fees After Ford Class Action Mooted By RecallOn November 2, 2015, a group of plaintiffs won a motion for attorneys' fees against Ford Motor Company, even though Ford's voluntary recall of vehicles mooted the plaintiffs' lawsuit.United StatesConsumer ProtectionThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleThe Impact Of New Gainful Employment Regulations On… Harvard?On March 25 of this year, the U.S. Department of Education released proposed regulations concerning what it terms "gainful employment" or "GE" programs. United StatesConsumer ProtectionThompson Coburn LLP
ArticleThompson Coburn Releases 2024 Title IX Training Series For Institutions Of Higher EducationThis free training series succeeds Thompson Coburn's popular 2020 Title IX training series, which details the requirements of the Trump administration's Title IX regulation.United StatesConsumer ProtectionThompson Coburn LLP