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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...
When Music Meets Fashion: Chrome Hearts vs. Neil Young
Musicians and fashion houses do not often cross paths in the courtroom, but that is exactly what is happening in a newly filed lawsuit where luxury brand Chrome Hearts is taking on Neil Young over the name of his new backing band, “Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts.”...
Real-Estate Listings and Copyright Law: What Zillow vs. CoStar Teaches Us
As an IP attorney, I often get asked what kinds of things really land someone in copyright trouble these days. Obviously, the answer to that depends, but the recently filed lawsuit by CoStar (owner of Homes.com) against Zillow is a vivid and timely example worth...
🍂 Corporate Immigration and Compliance NEWSLETTER October 2025 for YOU
🎃 Spooky Season Meets Immigration Season! 🕸️ The only thing scarier than a haunted house this October? The current immigration climate! But fear not—our newsletter is here with all the treats (and zero tricks) you need to navigate the spooky world of corporate...
Key Changes to the H-1B Lottery (and the $100K Shock)
The White House has proposed a tiered, wage-weighted lottery for FY 2027 filings. Instead of every registration having the same odds, higher wages earn more entries: Wage Level IV → 4 entries Wage Level III → 3 entries Wage Level II → 2 entries Wage Level I → 1 entry...
Visa Uncertainty Is Here to Stay — But So Are Options
If it feels like the visa landscape is changing every time you refresh the news, you’re not imagining it. From new proclamations to evolving lottery rules to unpredictable consular processing delays, uncertainty has become the only certainty. For HR teams, that can...