If your company is about to invest in launching a licensed product or brand in a new territory or product category, the most important provisions in the licensing agreement are generally the ones governing what happens when the license term ends. Simply put, the time to protect market-creation value is usually before it exists.

In today's fast-moving business environment, companies often find themselves under intense pressure to close complex commercial deals quickly.

The Canadian market is ripe with opportunities for U.S. companies seeking to expand beyond domestic borders. Before diving in, however, it can be helpful to have a basic understanding of Canada's legal system...

The USCIS FY2026 H-1B cap-subject lottery will be held in March 2025. The OGC Immigration Team requests that you provide us with all of your H-1B cap nominations by February 7, 2025...

With Q2 coming to a close, many business leaders will soon begin gearing up for FY26 budget planning–aligning financial targets with strategic priorities, hiring needs, and operational goals.

In Part One of this two-part blog series, we discussed the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA or Act)1, a federal law that aims to prevent U.S. businesses from engaging in bribery and other corrupt acts.

Much has been written about trademarks symbols, their function and the correct way to use them. A deceptively simple topic, proper usage of trademark symbols is often misconstrued...

Brand names carry significant weight in retail—often driving purchasing decisions more than price or product features. That's why retailers go to great lengths to protect their intellectual property (IP).

The recent federal government executive actions and related activities have had wide ranging impacts on not only recipients of federal funds, but even on organizations that receive no federal funding.

On September 11, 2024, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling confirming that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has the authority...

The recent federal government executive actions and related activities have had wide ranging impacts on not only recipients of federal funds, but even on organizations that receive no federal funding.

Corporate governance is no longer a once-a-year, check-the-box exercise. It has become a continuous discipline — one that shapes how organizations manage risk, reinforce culture, and maintain stakeholder confidence.

If you're an attorney, you've probably asked yourself, "Do I really need to answer this email at 11 p.m.?" Spoiler: You don't. But in a profession that thrives on long hours and high stakes, it's easy to assume burnout.

Board and committee meeting preparation generally falls under the purview of a company's corporate secretary, a role often assumed by either the general counsel or CFO (or members of their in-house staff).

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed a new rule that provides additional guidance on how retirement plan sponsors and fiduciaries can meet their investment selection obligations...

When forming a new business, a founder must make several important decisions upfront including what type of legal entity to select. Choosing the appropriate legal structure requires...

Drafting an effective audit provision in a legal contract is essential to ensuring both transparency and accountability in business relationships.

In the world of commercial contracts, redlining is a critical process for making proposed edits and adding commentary to draft agreements.

The U.S. Congress is currently considering legislation to prevent the governments of foreign adversaries from siphoning data and information from U.S. companies...

In this era of ubiquitous connectivity, how hard can it be to get broadband Internet access to an airplane at a speed of ~1,000 kph at ~10,000 meters, sometimes in the middle of an ocean?