ArticleWomble Carlyle Economic Development Digest (August 9, 2017)Top U.S. metros for aerospace employment & manufacturing, Site Selection Magazine United StatesStrategyWomble Bond Dickinson
ArticleHHSRS Overhaul 2026: What Changes From 23 June?The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (England) Regulations 2005 have been in place since 2006 to assess hazards within residential housing.United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionWomble Bond Dickinson
ArticleBreaking Down The Good Samaritan Act: What It Means For Hardrock Mine RemediationIn December 2024, the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act became law. Lauded by the National Mining Association as "the final step in securing a key solution to tackle the long-overdue cleanup...United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesWomble Bond Dickinson
ArticleTrump Announces Fifth Wave Of United States Attorney Nominations, Gets First Senate ConfirmationsOn August 3, 2017, President Donald Trump made his fifth group of nominations of prospective United States Attorneys.United StatesGovernment, Public SectorWomble Bond Dickinson
ArticleHurricane Matthew Flood Claims May Not Be Entirely Preempted By Federal LawIn the wake of Hurricane Matthew and its associated flooding (particularly in North Carolina and South Carolina), a recent case of first impression in the Sixth Circuit may be cited by both damaged businesses and insurers and insurance brokers in the Carolinas.United StatesInsuranceWomble Bond Dickinson
ArticleLong Tail Claims And "Ancient Documents" - Revisions To Rule 803(16)Companies and institutions with long-tail claims – think asbestos, pollution, and sexual molestation – sometimes become involved in bet-the-company insurance coverage litigation. United StatesInsuranceWomble Bond Dickinson
ArticleBeaulieu Group Floored By Competitor Mohawk's Application And Use Of New Mark For Residential CarpetOn September 30, 2015, Beaulieu Group, LLC, a Georgia Corporation, brought a trademark infringement action against Mohawk Carpet Distribution, Inc., a Delaware corporation with a principal place of business in Calhoun, Georgia.United StatesIntellectual PropertyWomble Bond Dickinson
ArticleNaturaLawn Attempts To Clip The Competition, Brings Trademark Suit Against NaturescapeNaturaLawn, according to the complaint, is a nationwide leader in lawn care services with over 27 years' experience and over 70 franchises across 23 states. United StatesIntellectual PropertyWomble Bond Dickinson
ArticleSupreme Court Rules In Favor Of Slants Rock BandThe high court held that the federal government cannot deny a trademark registration because some people might find the trademark offensive. United StatesIntellectual PropertyWomble Bond Dickinson
ArticleThe Top Five IP And Tech Issues For Cross-Border TransactionsSeveral questions and topics come up time and again during overseas visits with Chinese entities, both law firms and corporations.United StatesIntellectual PropertyWomble Bond Dickinson
ArticleWant To Register Your Database Copyright? Use Paper-Based Application…For NowWhile data and other facts do not qualify for copyright protection, their aggregation into databases can be registered in the United States Copyright Office.United StatesIntellectual PropertyWomble Bond Dickinson
ArticleGeorgia Supreme Court Brings Clarity To Non-Party Fault Under The Apportionment StatuteThe Georgia law regarding apportionment of liability in tort cases became more clear this month with the Georgia Supreme Court's decision in Zaldivar v. Prickett, et al.United StatesLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationWomble Bond Dickinson
ArticleD.C. Circuit Vacates FCC Rule Requiring Broadcasters To Verify Foreign Governmental Sponsorship Of ProgrammingThe FCC has not indicated at this point whether it will seek review of the D.C. Circuit decision, or propose an alternative to the vacated verification requirement.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentWomble Bond Dickinson
ArticleSite Plan Approval, Conditional Use Permits, And Statutory Vested RightsToday, we take a look at the land use case Jubilee Carolina, LLC v. Town of Carolina Beach, decided October 15, 2019.United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionWomble Bond Dickinson
ArticleThink, Then Act: Key Takeaways From The Supreme Court's Judgment In Saxon Woods Investments Limited And Others v CostaThe Supreme Court has delivered a landmark ruling on directors' duties under section 172 of the Companies Act 2006, establishing that good faith requires more than honest belief in pursuing a company's best interests. This case arose from a dispute where a chairman covertly delayed a planned company sale, believing it would yield better returns, but in doing so misled the board and breached his fiduciary duties. United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWomble Bond Dickinson
ArticleU.S. Supreme Court Alert: If You Copy An Unpatented Furniture Design, Does That Help Prove That The Design Was Iconic And Protected As A Trademark?Furniture manufacturer admits intentionally copying designs, asks Supreme Court, What does copying really say about trademark status of design?United StatesIntellectual PropertyWomble Bond Dickinson
ArticleWhat You Need To Know About The District Of Delaware Vacant Judgeship DocketWhile Delawareans are proud of the well-deserved elevation of Judge Stark to the Federal Circuit, his absence coupled with the District of Delaware's heavy caseload is forcing the Court...United StatesIntellectual PropertyWomble Bond Dickinson
ArticleFTC Provides Nonbinding Materials To Help Businesses Defend Against And Respond To Data BreachesOn October 25, 2016, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its nonbinding "Data Breach Response" guide with an accompanying blog post and video, all directed to help businesses prepare a data breach response plan.United StatesPrivacyWomble Bond Dickinson
ArticleNext Step On BNG For NSIPsThe government announced on 15 April 2026 that a 10% biodiversity net gain objective will apply to nationally significant infrastructure project applications made on or after 2 November 2026.United StatesReal Estate and ConstructionWomble Bond Dickinson