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Navigating Intellectual Property Ownership Issues in Non-IP Contexts

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Jessica Oliveri
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Intellectual property (IP) ownership issues may arise in a wide range of legal and business contexts, often reaching beyond what some might consider traditional IP law.  Such issues may come

Posted in Intellectual Property

Court Scrutiny Faced by The Department of Labor’s New Rule Increasing Exempt Employee Salary Thresholds

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Jessica Oliveri
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In April 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued its final rule raising the threshold salary requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for employees classified as exempt from

Posted in Employment & Labor

U.S. Supreme Court Rules for IRS in Key Succession Planning Case

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Jessica Oliveri
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled last week that life insurance policy proceeds payable to a company were properly included in valuing the company for federal estate tax purposes, despite that

Posted in Trusts & Estates

Mitigating Liability from a Cyber Breach

Posted on June 17, 2024 (June 24, 2024) by Jessica Oliveri
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All businesses – in all industries and of all sizes – are targets for cyber criminals. Thus, implementing measures to reduce the risk of a breach is the best technique

Posted in Cybersecurity and Privacy

Know the Law: Required Document Preservation for a Likely Lawsuit

Posted on June 16, 2024 (June 17, 2024) by Jessica Oliveri
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Q: I own a business, and a former employee has notified me that they intend to sue my business. Do I have any requirement to preserve documents or other potential

Posted in Trial Practice and Litigation

Unlocking the Power of Letters of Wishes in Your Estate Plan

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Jessica Oliveri
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Estate planning is not just about legal documents and financial assets; it’s also about leaving behind your wishes, values, and guidance for your loved ones. While wills and trusts form

Posted in Trusts & Estates

The Danger of the “Deemed Export”

Posted on June 7, 2024 (June 11, 2024) by Jessica Oliveri
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It is common knowledge that the import and export of goods and technology into and out of the U.S. are regulated. At least three separate federal agencies focus on export

Posted in Intellectual Property

The Department of Labor Releases Final Rule Increasing Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees

Posted on June 7, 2024 (June 10, 2024) by Jessica Oliveri
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On April 23, 2024, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued its final rule (here) increasing the salary level for certain professional employees to be properly classified as exempt

Posted in Employment & Labor

Landmark NCAA Settlement Contemplates Direct Payments to Student-Athletes

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Jessica Oliveri
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On May 23, 2024, the NCAA and the “power-five” conferences reached a groundbreaking settlement in a class action lawsuit pertaining to three antitrust cases –  House v. NCAA, Carter v.

Posted in Sports Practice Group

NIL Deal Gone Wrong: Former University of Florida Recruit Sues Head Football Coach & NIL Collective

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Jessica Oliveri
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On Tuesday, May 21, former University of Florida football commit and current University of Georgia football player, Jaden Rashada, filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern

Posted in Sports Practice Group

Know the Law: A Little Equity to Keep Employees

Posted on June 2, 2024 (June 4, 2024) by Jessica Oliveri
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Issuing equity in your company is one of the most effective ways to retain key employees. The hope is that by giving the employee equity in the company, they are

Posted in Corporate

The SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rules Have Been Stayed Temporarily, but Companies Should Not Delay Planning and Preparing For Their Implementation

Posted on May 24, 2024 (May 28, 2024) by Jessica Oliveri

On March 6, 2024, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued its final climate rules, entitled “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors” (Climate Rules), that

Posted in Energy & Environment

Businesses:  Is Your Company Ready for a Litigation Hold?

Posted on May 23, 2024 (May 23, 2024) by Jessica Oliveri
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Destruction of evidence found not only in drafts of documents but in emails, collaborative tools, texts and the like is a serious legal infraction, whether the destruction was intentional or

Posted in Trial Practice and Litigation

Know the Law: Pitfalls in Terminating Contracts

Posted on May 19, 2024 (May 20, 2024) by Jessica Oliveri
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Q:  I have a business and want to terminate a contract with a supplier.  I can go ahead do that, right? A:  Terminating a contract with a supplier or other

Posted in Trial Practice and Litigation

Key Considerations in a Ground Lease

Posted on May 15, 2024 (May 16, 2024) by Jessica Oliveri
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A ground lease is a long-term lease of unimproved land between the owner of the property and a tenant where the tenant leases the land and constructs a building and

Posted in Real Estate & Land Use

EEOC Provides Updated Guidance on Conflict Between Diversity Training and Religious Beliefs

Posted on May 10, 2024 (May 13, 2024) by Jessica Oliveri
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In a recent opinion issued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency provided further guidance on how employers can manage employee requests to be exempted from

Posted in Employment & Labor

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