Just over a year ago, we wrote about Buc-ee’s taking legal action to protect its iconic beaver logo from a North Texas gas station. That case was not an outlier. Buc-ee’s has built a reputation for aggressively enforcing its trademarks, particularly when it comes to...
Client relationships are often the most valuable asset a business owns. In industries like financial services, those relationships are built over time through trust, data, and personalized service. We recently shared the story of a former JPMorgan Chase advisor who...
User-generated content has become a cornerstone of modern digital platforms. From social media to educational tools, companies increasingly rely on users to upload and share content at scale. However, a recent $75 million copyright verdict involving Post University...
Trade secrets are among the most valuable forms of intellectual property a company can possess. Unlike patents or copyrights, which require public disclosure, trade secrets derive their value from remaining confidential. A recent criminal conviction involving a former...
Who owns the domain for your company website? Are competitors setting up websites similar (or identical!) to your company website using similar domains? Are you aware of any fraudulent emails being sent to potential employees under your domain? If these issues sound...
Artificial intelligence has become a common tool in professional settings – including legal research, drafting, and analysis. While AI can improve efficiency, recent court decisions make clear that misuse or overreliance on these tools can carry serious consequences....
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...