An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a legal document that guides the delivery of special education services and supports for a student. After a school district […]
Swiss Re says social inflation exceeds economic inflation, in growing US liability claims
According to global reinsurance giant Swiss Re’s Institute, the rate of social inflation is exceeding economic inflation in growing US liability claims and this has […]
Intellectual Property Valuation and Assessment
Factors Affecting IP Valuation Basis of Appraisal: The value of an intellectual property asset is intimately linked to the circumstances under which it is […]
Struck Corporations, Land Titles, and Tax in Alberta—Part 2 – Investor Lawyer
This is a follow-up to a previous blog post about the real estate woes of a corporate client who was in hot water because of […]
A Notice of Action (Lis Pendens) May be Recorded in a Constructive Trust Action – What it Takes
A Notice of Action, also known as Lis Pendens (Latin for “a suit pending”), may be recorded in a lawsuit that involves title to real […]
Role of Intellectual Property in Pharmaceutical Industry
Role of IP in the Pharmaceutical Industry – Introduction Emphasizing the pivotal role of intellectual property (IP) in fueling economic innovation cannot be overstated. In […]
In Bed with Book Vendors: Fifth Circuit Upholds Preliminary Injunction Against Texas’ Sexual Book-Rating Law
In 2022, state and local governments banned 2,571 different books. This is more books than were subject to such bans in the previous three years […]
Judge Rules New York Law Applies, Dismissing Harvard’s Contract Claims: Leaving Negligence Counts Remaining
The Latest Turns In This Complex Insurance Coverage Case In a major setback for Harvard University in its legal battle to collect multi-million dollar damages […]
Trade Secrets and Its Role in Intellectual Property
What is a Trade Secret? In the world of intellectual property, trade secrets are essentially a right of ownership connected with information that demonstrates specific […]
Historic Rains and Real Estate: Important Considerations for Sellers and Landlords
All throughout Northern California this winter, we have seen historic rainfall from Lake Tahoe to the low-lying coastal town of Santa Cruz south of the […]