Introduction Online sports betting has become a booming industry in recent years, with millions of people placing bets and wagers from their phones and computers. Ever since Murphy v. NCAA1, the 2018 case in which the United States Supreme Court struck down a federal ban on state-sponsored sports betting, online sports gambling has increased dramatically. […]
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Crypto After the Crash: Strategies for Resolving Valuation and Tax Issues in Matrimonial and Other Litigation
Introduction The cryptocurrency market was down approximately 64% for the year 2022, with most of the decline occurring before the FTX collapse. For many, this news may bring a feeling of JOMO (Joy of Missing Out). For practitioners involved with cases involving crypto, however, it just further complicates an already complex subject matter. This article […]
Building a Strong Compliance Program That Meets the Revised DOJ Corporate Enforcement Policy
Introduction A corporate compliance program can be thought of as a magnet that brings a company’s compliance efforts together. It is an operational program, not simply a code of expected ethical behavior.1 An effective compliance program mitigates errors and protects the company from unnecessary risks, litigation, and negative publicity. In the long run, protecting the […]
Intellectual Property Issues in Breach of Contract Disputes
An owner of Intellectual Property (IP) can choose to license or transfer the IP it holds. If an owner chooses to license its IP, considerations such as whether the license will be exclusive or non- exclusive, what types of IP will be licensed, which products of the licensee(s) will be covered under the license, the […]
The Art of the Claim Chart
Protecting your company’s intellectual property (IP) is a vital business practice. IP protection ensures that the unique elements of your products and processes are protected and solidifies your standing in the industry. When it comes to patentable technology, patent claims are your first line of defense as they put the world on notice to the […]
Technical Expert Insights on Strategic Patenting
Whether you are building your portfolio with new patents, looking to enter new markets or looking to monetize, it is critical to have a well thought out strategy. Starting with some basic questions; what’s in our portfolio now? Where do we want IP protection in the future? Where are the markets going? Asking these questions, […]
Defending Against Competitive Threats: How Reverse Engineering Services Saved this Software Business
In 1992, there was a high-profile U.S. software copyright case involving Nintendo’s NES video game console and cartridges. Reverse engineering services played a big part in the legal proceedings. The backstory goes like this … Nintendo developed a security system for their NES, so that only video games they developed would operate on the NES. […]
The Distressed Cannabis Business: An Alternative to Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is Not an Option Bankruptcy can be a very helpful tool for a distressed business. Bankruptcy allows a business to stop collection actions, discharge certain debts, cancel unfavorable contracts, and provides breathing room to restructure the business. What if your cannabis operation is struggling or failing – file for bankruptcy, right? Not so fast. […]