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Many of the attorneys in the Law Firm Alliance author articles and thought leadership pieces on important topics and trends covering a wide variety of practices.
While these articles are correct on matters of law when they are produced, verdicts, rulings, legislation and other actions may affect the applicability of some of the information. Please consult your legal advisor before making decisions on the information you read here.
Articles
The Albany Update: A Flurry of Memorial Weekend Activity
May 25, 2020
Caitlin A. Anderson, Hermes Fernandez - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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Employers Should Review the Content of their COBRA Notices Now
May 25, 2020
Daniel J. Nugent - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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The New Small Business Reorganization Act Comes with New Forms and Rules
May 25, 2020
Bankruptcy Team,
Sands Anderson PC
Congress recently enacted the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (the “SBRA”), which created Subchapter V of the Bankruptcy Code, and became effective on February 19, 2020. The SBRA was enacted to expedite and reduce the cost of bankruptcy for small business debtors with debt of approximately $2.7 million. The enactment of the SBRA was timely, as it may provide relief for individuals and small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Market Conditions in Oregon and Washington Evidencing Uncertainty for PPP Loan Certification
May 21, 2020
Ferdinand Ruplin
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Reopening the Pacific Northwest: A Checklist for Employers
May 21, 2020
Blerina Kotori and Christopher Morehead
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The Impact of Romag Fasteners Inc. v. Fossil Inc.: Willfulness Is Not Required For An Award Of Profits In Trademark Infringement
May 20, 2020
Padmini Cheruvu and Shruti Bhutani Arora,
Donahue Fitzgerald LLP
On April 23, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling in Romag Fasteners, Inc. v. Fossil, Inc., determining that a plaintiff does not need to prove willful trademark infringement in order to recover a defendant’s profits. This article summarizes the Supreme Court’s decision and analyzes the impact of the decision on businesses.
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B.C. Government Allows for Temporary E-Witnessing of Estate Planning Documents
May 19, 2020
Emma Ferguson and Catherine Bunio
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Why Procedure Matters
May 19, 2020
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