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New Cannabis Litigation Questions New York’s Compliance with Governing Laws

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A new lawsuit recently commenced within the Onondaga County Supreme Court alleges the New York State Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) and the New York State Cannabis Control Board (“CCB”) have allegedly handled New York...more

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NYC Safe Hotels Act Imposes New Challenges for Hotel Owners and Operators

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On November 4, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed into law the Safe Hotels Act, establishing a licensing requirement for hotels that operate in New York City. The Act requires most new and existing hotels to...more

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Legal Disputes in the Digital Content and Streaming Industry: Challenges and Solutions

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The digital content and streaming industry has transformed media consumption, offering instant access to a vast array of content. However, this rapid evolution has also led to numerous legal disputes. In this article, we...more

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Colorado Bankruptcy Trustees Target Debt Settlement Service Providers with Ambitious Interpretation of Statutory Damages

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Colorado bankruptcy trustees have recently been increasing their focus on debt settlement companies and attorneys alleged to be performing services in violation of the Colorado Uniform Debt-Management Services Act (“CUDMSA”...more

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Tennessee Rolls Out New Licensing and Rules for CBD Products

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Technically, it is illegal to sell CBD in Tennessee without a license beginning today. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture states: “From July 1 until September 30, 2024, we will issue licenses and conduct outreach to...more

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Hochul Implements Sweeping Leadership Changes at Office of Cannabis Management

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Gov. Kathy Hochul has overhauled leadership at the state’s Office of Cannabis Management in an effort to speed up the licensing process, improve communication with applicants and licensees, and reaffirm the state’s commitment...more

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Three Point Shot - May 2024

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Mischief Afoot: Vans Kicks MSCHF’s Main Defense to Trademark Infringement to the Curb in Art Sneaker Dispute - If the shoe fits, wear it. Or so the Second Circuit mused in a recent decision, in which it “re-boxed” an art...more

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Patent Poetry: Patent and Trademark Offices Publish Study on NFT IP Issues

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The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Copyright Office have published the results of their joint study on non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and intellectual property (IP). The Report was created in response to a June...more

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Asbestos Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and City of Waldo Enter Into...

The Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment – Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and Waldo, Arkansas (“Waldo”) entered into a March 1st Consent Administrative Order addressing alleged violations of Arkansas...more

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FHA Makes Rule Changes for Branch Registration

Based upon “the mortgage industry’s evolution over time, the advancement of technology, and due to no longer needing to maintain several branch offices to conduct FHA business nationwide,” the FHA has adopted a new rule...more

Vondran Legal

Attorney Steve® 2023 First Annual Software Piracy Compliance & Enforcement Awards

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Having handled nearly a 1,000 software compliance audits with copyright clients large and small, I am setting forth my findings of the best to the worst companies, in my opinion, in terms of fairness, undue aggressiveness,...more

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CryptoLink - October 2023 Updates

CryptoLink is a compilation of news stories published by outside organizations. Akin aggregates these stories, but the information contained in them does not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of the firm. Akin's...more

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Switzerland’s pro arbitration and pro investors approach: An arbitration agreement binds the new State in case of secession

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In a world where country borders can be unstable and we increasingly witness aspirations to split or annex territory, foreign direct investment faces a growing risk. In a recent dispute, the Swiss Supreme Court (“SSC”)...more

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The Generative AI Revolution: Key Legal Considerations for the Cannabis Industry

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For better or worse, generative artificial intelligence (AI) is already transforming the way we live and work. Within two months of its initial release to the public, ChatGPT reached 100 million monthly active users, making...more

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Idaho’s New Virtual Care [Telehealth] Access Act

Idaho’s new Virtual Care Access Act (the “Act”) amends Idaho’s existing law to make it easier to render telehealth in Idaho effective July 1, 2023. The requirements of the new Act are summarized below....more

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Using Upfront IP Licensing to Reduce Future Supply Chain Disruptions

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Companies often enter into supply agreements for component parts that are covered by or produced using a supplier's intellectual property (IP) rights, but do not give enough thought to IP licensing. In the face of supply...more

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USPTO, NIST, and DOJ Antitrust Division Withdraw SEP Injunction Policy Statement

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On June 8, 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division (DOJ), the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) withdrew — without replacing — a Trump-era...more

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The Metaverse: Alcohol Beverage Industry’s Next Marketing Frontier?

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The metaverse is widely regarded as the next frontier in digital commerce, with businesses across industries spending millions of dollars buying digital real estate and investing in platforms to be market leaders. Alcohol...more

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A One-Way Rachet: FATF Regulation of Cryptocurrency and Decentralized Finance

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As cryptocurrency, decentralized finance (DeFi), and other uses of blockchain technology continue to proliferate, global regulators are grappling with how best to regulate their use. We have previously written about the...more

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Blurred Vision – Cannabis and Reporting

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On 17 October, Canada legalised the recreational use of marijuana, following the passing of The Cannabis Act 2018 this summer. This marks a further step in the drug's deregulation in Canada, where its medical use has been...more

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[Webinar] Best Patent Practices in a Transforming Environment | Part II: Evolving Strategies for Patent Enforcement and Licensing...

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Today’s patent practice is rapidly transforming. The practice is undergoing sea changes in patent eligibility, enforcement strategies, and damages. Now more than ever, innovative companies need to adopt best practices to...more

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