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Nominative Fair Use Doesn’t Stop Airbnb From Reclaiming Domain Name
When a domain registrant incorporates a world-famous trademark into their web address, claiming to describe a legitimate service may not provide legal protection. A Ninth Circuit ruling in Smith v. Airbnb demonstrates how courts evaluate cybersquatting claims under the ACPA, examining the boundaries of nominative fair use and the limits of safe harbor defenses when famous brands are embedded in domain names.
United States IP
MG
Marks Gray
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A New Era For Patent Review: How Inventors Will Be Affected By The USPTO Director’s Reclaiming Of Authority In Challenges
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has undergone significant reforms that fundamentally alter how patent challenges are reviewed and decided. With Director John Squires reclaiming direct authority over inter partes review proceedings and new proposed rules limiting repeat challenges, the patent system is shifting toward greater stability and predictability for inventors and patent owners.
United States IP
DW
Dickinson Wright PLLC
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Insured’s Failure To Give Prompt Notice And Pre-Notice Alteration Of Damaged Property Held To Bar Coverage As A Matter Of Law
A United States federal district court has ruled that a property insured's six-week delay in reporting water damage—during which the insured demolished and repaired the affected area—constituted a breach of the policy's prompt notice condition. The decision examines whether an insurer can be held prejudiced when post-repair expert analysis remains possible, and whether an insurer's investigation of a claim constitutes waiver of late notice defenses.
United States Insurance
AA
Adams & Adams
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The Forest Taught Me To Think Long-Term: My Approach To Practical Lawyering
Growing up in Northern California's wilderness and now practicing in Idaho's timber country, a business litigation attorney shares how practical legal work protects forest industry clients—from wildfire planning and biomass markets to multi-generational ownership transitions. The key is understanding that forests are both ecosystems and economic engines, requiring contracts and coverage that work in the real world.
United States Commercial
FL
Fennemore
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California Cannabis Contracts After Rescheduling: Why Your Contracts Need A Second Look
Cannabis rescheduling has fundamentally altered the regulatory landscape for California operators, creating hidden risks in contracts drafted before April 2026. Supply agreements, licensing deals, and investment documents built around Schedule I assumptions may now contain critical gaps regarding DEA registration requirements, medical versus adult-use distinctions, and tax treatment under I.R.C. 280E.
United States Cannabis
HS
Harris Sliwoski
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Texas Business Court Addresses Property Descriptions In Real Estate Contracts
On July 22, 2026, the Texas Business Court issued a ruling in Village Crossing, LLC v. West Creek Investments, LLC, addressing foundational principles of real estate contract law. Written by Judge Brian Stagner, the opinion offers lessons for businesses engaged in commercial real estate transactions — particularly regarding property descriptions, the statute of frauds, and the limits of survey provisions.
United States Real Estate
GT
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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From License To Launch: Six Lessons For Developers Building Games Based On Third-Party IP
Navigating the complex legal landscape of licensed video games requires careful attention to intellectual property rights, approval processes, and revenue structures. From understanding what's actually included in a license to planning for the end of a licensing term, game developers face unique challenges when adapting existing franchises that don't exist with original IP.
United States IP
FK
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
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Business Mediation: An Overview And Practical Tips
Business mediation offers companies a confidential, cost-effective alternative to courtroom litigation for resolving commercial disputes. Through the guidance of a neutral third party, businesses can negotiate settlements while maintaining control over outcomes and preserving valuable relationships. Understanding the mediation process, its advantages over traditional litigation, and the keys to successful resolution can help companies make informed decisions about dispute resolution strategies.
United States Litigation
SH
Scarinci Hollenbeck LLC
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Yours, Mine & Marital: What Marriage Really Means For Your Assets
Managing Partner Meighan Harmon and Associate Reed Chisenhall explore the critical distinctions between marital and non-marital property, examining how assets brought into marriage are classified and protected. The discussion delves into commingling effects, tracing requirements, proper recordkeeping practices, and the role of prenuptial agreements in safeguarding separate property.
United States Family
SD
Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP
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Connecticut Joins The AI Hiring Law Wave—with A More Measured Approach
Connecticut has enacted comprehensive legislation regulating employers' use of artificial intelligence in hiring and employment decisions, establishing notice requirements, transparency obligations, and human review processes. The Act takes a notably different approach from New York City's law by emphasizing disclosure and correction rights over mandatory bias audits. Employers using AI-enabled recruiting and screening tools in Connecticut face key compliance deadlines in October 2026 and 2027.
United States Employment
MV
Moore & Van Allen
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