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2nd Down: Washington Redskins Franchise Loses Trademark Territory
State Bar Certified Specialist, Franchise & Distribution Law by Tal Grinblat 818.907.3284 Yesterday’s U.S. Trademark Office’s ruling that six of the Washington Redskins’ trademark registrations – some owned since 1967 – are disparaging and should be
Employers: Ready for California’s Minimum Wage Increase?
Wage and Hour Defense by Nicole Kamm 818.907.3235 Last September, Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 10 into law, beginning a series of increases in minimum wages for California workers. The first increases under AB
Pumped Up and Suing in Seattle
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com June 2014 Top Ranked Law Firms 2014 Lewitt Hackman was named one of the Top Ranked Law Firms in California by Martindale-Hubbell for the third, consecutive year. The rankings are based
What Happens in a Personal Injury Case After a Lawsuit is Filed?
Injury Litigation Attorney by David B. Bobrosky (818) 907-3254 This is part of a series of blogs that discuss what a client can expect during various stages of a personal injury case. This post addresses
When is Unreasonable, Reasonable?
bkurtz@lewitthackman.com dgurnick@lewitthackman.com tgrinblat@lewitthackman.com May 2014 47th Annual International Franchise Association Legal Symposium David Gurnick, along with representatives from Brinker International (known for the Chili’s and Macaroni Grill brands) and Restaurant Services Inc. (national cooperative
Victory for Sperm Donors: Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Jason Patric
by Lovette T. Mioni Jason Patric, perhaps best known for his role in the movies Lost Boys or Speed 2, scored a landmark victory in a California Appeals Court last week, regarding paternity rights for his
Retirement Planning for Same-Sex Married Couples
Trusts & Estate Planning Attorney by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 In September, the Internal Revenue Service issued Revenue Ruling 2013-17 which clarified when, for federal tax purposes, the IRS will recognize same-sex marriages. As of
What Happens in a Personal Injury Case Once You’ve Completed Your Medical Treatment?
Los Angeles Injury Lawyer by David B. Bobrosky (818) 907-3254 This is part two of a series of blogs that will discuss what a client can expect during various stages of a personal injury case.
Three Tiers for Beer – State Regulations Control Most Distribution
Chair, Franchise & Distribution Practice Group by Barry Kurtz 818.907.3006 After the Prohibition Era, the 21st Amendment granted individual states primary authority in the regulation of three aspects of the alcoholic beverage market in the
Copyrighted Images: Individual Works Registered in Group Are Protected
State Bar Certified Specialist, Franchise & Distribution Law by Tal Grinblat 818.907.3284 Stock photo agency, Alaska Stock, LLC, registered groups of photographs with the Copyright Office. In custom with Copyright Office regulations, individual photos and