In-House Counsel Solutions Series: 2Q 2025

In-House Counsel Solutions

This is the 2Q installment of our In-House Counsel Solutions Series. The series is focused on identifying trending legal issues facing in-house counsel and providing practical solutions to these problems.

In this issue, we discuss the increasing importance of import tariffs and the need to review supplier contracts, the benefits of dual protection for logos, and a recent trademark case where Pepperdine sued Warner Bros. We also discuss securing copyright ownership in employee-created works and work-for-hire agreements.

Here Come The Tariffs: Tips for In-House Counsel Reviewing Contracts

By Mark Stachiw

The current international trade landscape is becoming increasingly complex with the rise of significant new import tariffs, making it essential for companies to review their contracts with suppliers and customers to understand who bears the burden of these additional costs. In-house counsel should examine several key provisions