Foreward by Andrew Chilvers Whenever the gig economy comes up in conversation, app-based technology companies such as Uber usually get a mention as the emerging business models for ‘gig’ workers. And while these new ‘gig’ business models are changing the way people work, many jurisdictions are resisting the changes taking place. Back in the pre-COVID-19 […]
Whenever the gig economy comes up in conversation, app-based technology companies such as Uber usually get a mention as the emerging business models for ‘gig’ workers. And while these new […]
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As the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continue to ripple across all sectors of the economy, agriculture has been hit especially hard. The widespread closure of restaurants combined with the general hit on most Americans’ wallets has precipitated a massive demand shock, which in turn has sent the prices of agricultural products such as […]
Thursday, July 30, 2020 | 9am-10am PT / 12pm-1pm ET Manatt Health will share findings from a report describing four use cases that highlight circumstances in which health care organizations can exchange personal information outside the health care sector in compliance with federal and state law. REGISTER HERE
Trademark law protects brand names, business names, logos, and other words or symbols used to protect a product or service from unauthorized use by others. The Lanham Act, found in Title 15, Chapter 22 of the U.S. Code, regulates the issuance of trademarks by the federal government and the enforcement of trademark rights in federal […]
Intellectual Property Analyst Nevium Intellectual Property Consultants is a San Diego-based consulting firm focused on analysis and valuation of intellectual property assets. We provide IP valuations, expert witness testimony and strategic advice to law firms, business owners and strategic investor clients. We are hiring an Intellectual Property Valuation Consultant to join our team in San […]
As antitrust attorneys, we advocate for competition in product and service markets. The US Supreme Court recognizes that “the heart of our national economy long as been faith in the value of competition,” and we agree. But competition matters elsewhere too. We certainly see it in sports. You might notice that sport leagues strive to […]
Learn How the Technology Landscape Is Outpacing Regulatory Protections for Consumer Health Data Privacy, the Challenges Stemming From a Lack of Alignment Between Federal and State Actions, and Options for Advancing an Effective National Privacy Framework for Health Data in a New Manatt Webinar. Click Here to Register Free. Americans are increasingly apprehensive about the […]
Author: Jarod Bona Congress and the federal courts have—over time—created several exemptions or immunities to antitrust liability. The US Supreme Court in National Society of Professional Engineers v. United States explained that “The Sherman Act reflects a legislative judgment that ultimately competition will produce not only lower prices, but also better goods and services.” 435 U.S. 679, 695 (1978). And “[t]he heart […]
Author: Jarod Bona As an antitrust attorney with an antitrust blog, my phone rings with a varied assortment of antitrust-related questions. One of the most common topics involves resale-price maintenance. “Resale price maintenance” is also a common search term for this blog. That is, people want to know when it is okay for suppliers or manufacturers to dictate or participate […]
Author: Jarod Bona As an antitrust attorney with an antitrust blog, my phone rings with a varied assortment of antitrust-related questions. One of the most common topics involves resale-price maintenance. “Resale price maintenance” is also a common search term for this blog. That is, people want to know when it is okay for suppliers or manufacturers to dictate or participate […]
Sometimes, when an individual or business files a federal lawsuit, they are not seeking compensation for a harm that has already occurred. They, instead, might ask the court to stop the defendant from actions that create additional or ongoing harm. And monetary damages might not resolve the plaintiff’s injuries. A court may order injunctive relief prohibiting one or […]
