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Recognized for Excellence: Marks Gray Named Among 2026 Best Law Firms®
We’re honored to be recognized once again in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®! Marks Gray has been ranked across three regional tiers in Jacksonville, reflecting our firm’s range of experience and depth of excellence across a wide range of practice areas. Our...
What Does Samsung’s 15-Year Exclusion Against Competitor Mean?
When a company like Samsung Display Co., Ltd. (a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics) secures a major victory in trade-secret law, it sends a clear message to innovators and competitors alike. The recent win before the United States International Trade Commission (ITC)...
Immigration & Talent Advantage Flash — DHS Ends Automatic EAD Extensions
Dear Clients and Friends, The latest DHS policy change — ending automatic EAD extensions — is yet another unexpected and, frankly, unjustified action. This one affects nearly 800,000 workers and their employers, disrupting plans and creating uncertainty in the...
Immigration & Talent Advantage Flash: The $100K H-1B Fee Latest Updates
Dear Clients and Friends, Just as crossing the Ironman finish line takes resilience and preparation, navigating today’s immigration changes requires the same strength and focus. As the government shutdown continues, many employers and their foreign talent are also...
Jared Goff Is a Detroit Lion – That Doesn’t Mean They Can Use Any Pictures of Him They Want
Recently, photographer Dennis Lee filed suit against the Detroit Lions claiming the NFL team used Lee’s high school sports images of quarterback Jared Goff without proper licensing. The photographs in dispute date from 2011 and 2012 and depict Goff playing baseball...
Frida Kahlo and the Intersection of Personal Beliefs and Trademark Law
In 2024, the Frida Kahlo Corporation (FKC) filed lawsuits in federal court against a number of online sellers for selling unlicensed products bearing Frida Kahlo’s name, likeness, or motifs in violation of trademark rights. These complaints demand that the defendants...
Immigration & Talent Advantage Flash – NEW Developments on the U.S. Government Shutdown
Dear Clients and Friends, The federal government shutdown continues, and its effects across immigration systems and many others are being felt. What’s New: USCIS remains open (filing fees funded) However, we’re seeing processing delays. Additionally, it has issued...
The Hollywood Assault on AI Continues to Grow with Suit against MiniMax
Back in July, we told you about the lawsuit Disney and Universal filed against Midjourney, alleging unlawful use of copyrighted images owned by those entertainment companies. At the time, we asked whether it might be a turning point for AI as the first big instance of...