As pay disparity based on gender and race continues to be a nationwide concern, states are becoming more aggressive in their efforts to combat it. The two most common laws are pay transparency...

une 29, 2023!! That is the deadline for qualifying government contractors to certify with the Department of Labor's OFCCP that they have done their annual written Affirmative Action Plan.

When a company first receives a Charge of Discrimination from the EEOC, it must thoroughly respond to the initial claim to protect itself throughout the entire process.

Knowing your rights and risks is a crucial way for businesses to secure their brand identities and inventions. Partner Stephanie Wilson interviews intellectual property lawyer Clyde Findley...

Whether you are expanding your business portfolio through M&A or making a strategic exit, one thing is certain: it is important to understand the details of your deal...

Whatta copyright claim! Taylor Swift is not the only musician making moves to gain ownership of their music library.

This week's BL Business Branding Newsletter takes a sip of the latest trademark drama in the food-and-beverage world.

The health care community made an unexpected appearance at the 2025 Emmys! This week's BL Business Branding newsletter takes a pulse...

Protecting your intellectual property is always in style, just ask Lululemon! In this week's BL Business Branding entry, we explore the high-profile legal battle shaping up between the elite athleisure brand and warehouse giant Costco

Want to learn about a fin-tastic example of how to build enduring brand recognition? This week's BL Business Branding Newsletter dives into the origin and impact of one of the most exciting times of the summer – Shark Week.

The Los Angeles Lakers are on a fast break to a fortune! This week's BL Business Branding newsletter explores the rich history of the LA Lakers and discusses how the record-setting team built a brand worth $10 billion.

There's been a big twist in the crafting world! This week's BL Business Branding newsletter explores a recent intellectual property acquisition that retail giant Michaels hopes will help them sew up the creative marketplace now that JOANN customers are looking for a new place to call home.

Class is in session – it's time for a lesson on the power of licensing your trademarks. With back-to-school in full swing, this week's BL Business Branding newsletter explores the recent lawsuits...

Order up! A slice of humble pie has just been served. This week's BL Business Branding newsletter investigates why Cracker Barrel's rebrand attempt was met with such opposition from its customers...

We're switching our branding analysis into sport mode. This week's BL Business Branding newsletter for this issue takes a 180 from our last entry, exploring the successful rebrand of Crocs that transformed the casual clogs into an unexpected fashion icon

In this week's BL Business Branding entry, we're diving into the latest intellectual property showdown between Pop Mart, the global collectible toy company known for its wildly popular blind-box figures...

The government's evaluation of a contractor's performance on a contract is a critical component for contractors trying to win new contracts.

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are often associated with large corporations and billion-dollar deals, but they can also be a valuable tool for small businesses looking to grow and expand.

And, baby, that's trademark protection for you. This week's BL Business Branding entry explores how musical powerhouse Taylor Swift has built a robust intellectual property portfolio to shake...

In an opinion delivered on June 3, 2025, a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court resolved a circuit split among federal courts regarding the validity of the "background circumstances rule" – a rule which requires majority-group plaintiffs to meet a different burden of proof in Title VII discrimination claims than plaintiffs who belong to minority groups