by Kevin Meade | Jul 27, 2023 | Business Law, Employment - California, Litigation Matters, News
The California Supreme Court ruled on July 17, 2023, in Adolph v. Uber that “non-individual” employment claims under California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) can remain in court, even where “individual” PAGA claims were ordered to arbitration. PAGA enables...
by Ismail Amin | Jul 20, 2023 | Business Law, News
End-to-End Instant Payments The FedNow Service (FedNow or Service) is now live. The Service went live on July 20, 2023, and allows businesses and individuals to send instant payments through their depository institution account – uninterrupted on a 24-hour,...
by Dima Hanna | Jul 7, 2023 | Business Law, News
Understanding the Ineligibility of Generic Trademarks The United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (the “USPTO”) Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (the “TMEP”) outlines various regulations governing the registration process, and one essential requirement is...
by Kate Vescera | Jun 27, 2023 | Business Law, News
A Short Guide For many businesses, intellectual property is the most valuable asset they own. However, many businesses also do not take adequate steps to protect their intellectual property. Below we will discuss the most common types of intellectual property that...
by Kevin Meade | Jun 23, 2023 | Business Law, Employment - California, Litigation Matters, News
On June 23, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) settled a split among lower Circuit Courts of Appeal and ruled that litigation in federal district trial courts is automatically stayed when a party appeals the denial of a motion to compel arbitration....
by Nathaniel Collins | Jun 20, 2023 | Business Law, Litigation Matters, News
Is “Taco Tuesday” a common term? Taco Bell appears to think so, as they are attempting to cancel Taco John’s trademark on “Taco Tuesday.” It is unclear as to whether the United States Patent and Trademark Office is willing to agree with Taco Bell, or if it will allow...
