Supreme Court Developments in Intellectual Property Law
Written by: Erick J. Poorbaugh The past year has brought with it many changes, and the tumultuous realm of intellectual property law is no exception. From a pair of holdings ...
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Recent Legislation Expands Consumer Data Protection in Virginia
Written by: Wright Lewis On March 2, 2021, the governor of Virginia signed the Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA) into law. This new law applies to people who conduct business ...
NCAA Calls a Hard Foul on VASECTOMY MADNESS Trademark Registration
By: Adam R. Villanueva National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Virginia Urology Center, P.C. (TTAB Proceeding No.: 92076376) The National Collegiate Athletic Association, better known as the NCAA, filed a petition before ...
Can Employers Require COVID-19 Vaccinations?
By: Destyn D. Stanton Following a long pandemic-marked year, three COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for emergency use and are being administered throughout the country. On March 11, 2021, President ...
Students and COVID-19 Related Immigration Developments
By: Gerald A. LeMelle Students need to be aware of the current state of Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) guidance during the pandemic, various COVID-19-related travel bans, as well ...
March 31st Deadline: Post COVID Form I-9 Requirements
By: Gerald A. LeMelle COVID-19 has created an evolving immigration environment. It remains essential for employers to maintain immigration compliance during the COVID-19 emergency and to take the steps necessary ...
Bid Protests – Intervention
Bid Protests – Who Can Intervene if I File a Protest, and When Can I Intervene if I’m the Awardee and a Protest Has Been Filed Against the Award? By: ...
Copyright Law: The “Works Made For Hire” Doctrine
Copyright laws were enacted to protect owners of creative works from others claiming or using a work as their own. A work is protected from the time it is created ...
Bid Protests – What is a Debrief?
By: Mary Pat Buckenmeyer Whether you have won a contract or have received the dreaded unsuccessful offeror letter regarding the procurement you have been vying for, a debrief is a ...
2021: Hot Topics in Business Law
By: Melissa Oxford The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to present significant challenges in our daily lives, and not surprisingly, will impact important issues in business and corporate law in 2021. ...