A problem that occurs not too infrequently in the realm of businesses owned by individuals organized as limited liability companies (LLCs) is how to deal with the death or incompetency of the last remaining member. This is particularly true in the case of single-member LLCs. Under the Maryland LLC Act, Section 4A-902(a)(4) and (b), an […]
On July 22, 2020, Clint Eastwood filed suit in California federal court seeking “damages in the millions of dollars” from three companies that manufacture, distribute, and sell cannabidiol (“CBD”) products. According to the complaint, the defendants completely fabricated a Clint Eastwood interview and an on-line article in order to promote and sell CBD products. In […]
Real estate brokers advise home owners on how to “stage” or enhance the appearance of their property when their house is placed on the market. A business owner can similarly enhance the value of the business to be sold with the advice and assistance of his or her attorney. Aside from sprucing up the physical […]
Michael E. Lefkowitz, Managing Member, and Richard L. Sussman, Member, of Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. are pleased to announce their participation in IR Global’s M&A Tiger Alliance, a group of skilled environmental, IP, tax, real estate, and other American corporate and commercial lawyers in IR Global’s international professionals’ network. The Alliance will combine decades of […]
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 […]
So you have been invited to your first trade association meeting. Sounds like fun, right? You get a chance to mix and mingle with others in your industry, maybe swap notes with your counterparts at competitors who face the same pressures you do. What could go wrong? A lot, from an antitrust perspective. While […]
Just as many companies and their outside counsel have temporarily caught their breath in the run-up to the California Consumer Privacy Act compliance deadline, it is important to remember that portions of the New York SHIELD ACT[i] are going into effect soon that affirmatively require any person or business handling New York resident private information […]
An Interview with Jamie Kolnick Founder and Executive Director Jam with Jamie | New York City, NY Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn
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 […]
An Interview with Brian Dykstra CEO Atlantic Data Forensics, Inc. | Elkridge, MD Connect with Bryan on LinkedIn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5IquKbINhM&list=PLQDFCNGUW_Fe7vA0KI0TkS4I4qA2UMrCY&index=4
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 […]