For more than a decade, athletes and governing bodies have struggled with the legal complexities of using copyrighted music in figure skating competitions. The recent controversy involving Olympic figure skater Petr Gumennik is simply the latest example of how...
A recent high-profile dispute between JPMorgan Chase and a former financial advisor highlights the serious legal and ethical issues surrounding trade secrets in the business world. According to public court filings, JPMorgan has accused the advisor of misappropriating...
Have you received a message from an employee abroad saying their visa is under “administrative processing”? This term can sound alarming. In most cases, it means the consulate needs additional time before issuing a final decision. It is not a denial… But Not Routine...
Trademark registration is not automatic – even if you think your brand name is unique. A recent decision from the United States Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) illustrates this point clearly. The TTAB affirmed a refusal to register the mark PYTCHBLACK for...
The FY27 H-1B cap is not business as usual. Between a wage-weighted lottery, a new $100,000 fee risk, expanded cap-gap rules, and increased USCIS discretion, employers and foreign nationals should expect more friction, not less. That said, this process matters. Global...
This H-1B season is already buzzing with a few changes, confusion, and a whole lot of “Wait… can I travel?” This month’s Q&A cuts through the noise with clear, practical answers, so you can stay informed, make confident decisions, and feel a little more in control...
In early January, a federal court dismissed a high-profile lawsuit filed by legendary hip-hop duo Salt-N-Pepa against Universal Music Group (UMG). The artists had sought to reclaim ownership of their early master recordings under federal copyright law. The judge ruled...
I first discussed this case way back in May of 2024, digging into how it highlighted one of the more esoteric types of intellectual property that receives protection. Everyone knows that things like books, movies, and music can be protected, but slot machines? The...