Modern contracts demand digital agility. Learn why updating the counterparts clause to support electronic signatures is essential under UETA and ESRA.
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Generative AI offers efficiency in legal research and drafting, but its misuse can lead to ethical violations, client risks, and reputational harm. This article explores lawyers’ professional duties, recent disciplinary cases, and evolving state and court guidance on responsibly using AI in legal practice.
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Explore the legal status of the FTC’s 2024 Non-Compete Rule following key federal court challenges. Analyze nationwide injunctions, judicial reasoning, and the rule’s vacatur, with implications for employers, state law, and future FTC enforcement strategies.
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Discover the true story of Texas chili—its origins, bean debate, famous cook-offs, and how IP law protects recipes, brands, and secret spice blends.
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Beware this Halloween: trademark scams are getting smarter. Learn how to spot fake USPTO emails and protect your brand from being haunted.
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Federal courts in Texas update CM/ECF rules for sealed documents in 2025. Learn how filing and service requirements have changed across districts.
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Discover what the WWII Enigma machine can teach modern businesses about protecting trade secrets and avoiding cybersecurity threats. Learn parallels to IP law and practical tips for safeguarding sensitive information.
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Discover the history of Big Tex at the Texas State Fair and the fascinating intellectual property disputes surrounding Big Tex and Fletcher’s Corny Dogs, including trademarks, domain disputes, and family trademark litigation.
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Explore how Coca‑Cola's choice to protect its famous recipe as a trade secret—rather than a patent—offers valuable IP lessons for businesses. Coca-Cola’s strategic choice to protect its iconic recipe through trade secrets over patents provides useful insights for modern entrepreneurs and tech companies looking to maximize their intellectual property assets and develop an effective IP strategy.
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Texas SB 25 introduced pro-business corporate law changes, but many require companies to opt-in. Learn which protections your Texas corporation should adopt.
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The Beach Boys’ strange connection to Charles Manson reveals surprising lessons about contracts, copyrights, and trust in business. A cautionary tale for creatives and entrepreneurs. Read for what The Beach Boys and Charles Mason can teach you about IP and contract law.
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Comprehensive guide to data privacy and security compliance for businesses. Learn best practices, federal and state regulations, and risk management strategies to protect your company from costly breaches.
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WNBA's Angel Reese files trademark for "MEBOUNDS" term after critics claimed she pads rebounding stats. Chicago Sky forward turns controversy into business opportunity.
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Teen creates real Waffle House Index during Hurricane Helene, goes viral, then faces cease and desist from the famous chain. The full story behind the urban legend tracker.
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Joey Chestnut returns to the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest after resolving a sponsorship dispute with Major League Eating. Read how contract exclusivity and brand partnerships shaped this year’s Coney Island showdown.
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Discover the launch of Klemchuk PLLC’s San Jacinto spice blend, key updates to Texas SB 25 corporate law, and expert insights on building referral networks from Stacey Brown Randall in this month’s newsletter.
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Stay informed on the latest rulings and legal updates in the consolidated AI copyright lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft. This article covers recent court decisions, discovery disputes, and the impact on attorneys and law firms.
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In the most recent Texas legislative session, the Texas Legislature, through SB 25, adopted a number of changes to the Texas Business Organizations Code that are very favorable to corporations formed under Texas law.
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In this issue, we discuss the increasing importance of import tariffs and the need to review supplier contracts, the benefits of dual protection for logos, and a recent trademark case where Pepperdine sued Warner Bros. We also discuss securing copyright ownership in employee-created works and work-for-hire agreements.
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Identifying a businesses’ core intellectual property (IP) is not always as easy. Each type of intellectual property (IP) has its own quirks that can sometimes have surprising consequences for determining ownership. This article discusses common problems with copyright ownership and offers tips and solutions for avoiding copyright ownership problems in the future.
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