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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.
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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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Paycheck Protection Program – Loan Forgiveness Application
May 18, 2020
Matthew M. McDonald and Elizabeth W. Bucilla,
Paycheck Protection Program – Loan Forgiveness Application
On May 15, 2020, the SBA released the loan forgiveness application which Borrowers must submit to apply for forgiveness of a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan.
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SBA Authorizes PPP Loan Increases for Certain Partnerships
May 18, 2020
Kate Chmielowiec, Elizabeth L. Lehmann, Jeffrey B. Scheer - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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EEOC Announces Delay of EEO Data Collections
May 17, 2020
Hannah K. Redmond - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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Executive Order 202.31: Essential Business and New Reopening Guidance – A Whirlwind of Activity
May 17, 2020
Caitlin A. Anderson, Hermes Fernandez - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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Lawyer Professionalism: To Whom Much is Given….
May 17, 2020
Jeffrey Hamilton Geiger,
Sands Anderson PC
As law schools around the country are graduating a fresh crop of lawyers-to-be, consider where we stand within the legal profession. Anointed as both promoters and defenders of the administration of justice, lawyers are called to respond to the ever present challenge (and honor) of serving the rule of law. The rules of professional conduct require not only that attorneys encourage respect for the administration of justice, but seek also to improve it. It goes without saying (even as I so write) that our common law, statutory and constitutional rights and obligations are meaningless if the public cannot enjoy them through fair and timely resolution or enforcement.
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Avoid SBA Audits and Penalties by Documenting Entitlement to COVID-19 Emergency Assistance
May 13, 2020
John C. Norling and Otto S. Shill
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