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October 24, 2024 | Law.com

Ex Parte Trademark Appeals to District Court — Lessons Learned from the Front Lines

Although pursuit of an appeal of an adverse ex parte decision from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board to the Federal Circuit may under some circumstances prove to be quicker and less expensive, appeals to district courts are becoming increasingly attractive given recent changes in the law and USPTO practice in defending these actions. Based on the authors' recent experience in several such appeals, they can share the following lessons learned.

By Christopher P. Bussert and Jonathan E. Moskin

13 minute read

October 24, 2024 | Law.com

Examining the Extraterritoriality of the DTSA

Can a company's trade secrets misused abroad give recourse on the extraterritoriality of the Defend Trade Secrets Act? Yes, said the 7th Circuit in an important new case in which a claim under the DTSA was asserted.

By Jie Gao and Hunter Hendrix

10 minute read

October 23, 2024 | Law.com

Is SEO Dead? How AI Is Changing Search

How search is changing because of advanced AI systems, the complex algorithms that power them, the key SEO practices that still matter, and what these changes mean for B2B content marketing.

By Melissa "Rogo" Rogozinski

8 minute read

October 21, 2024 | Law.com

Addressing the Overlap Between AdTech and Third-Party Risk Management

Several significant and multifaceted challenges are emerging with U.S. and global privacy laws. While these are significant challenges, they are also opportunities to uncover blind spots in company programs.

By Chris Zohlen and Jonathan Prewitt

6 minute read

October 16, 2024 | Law.com

Unlocking Your Lawyers' Rainmaking Potential: A Coaching Guide 

This article explores the complexities of coaching lawyers in business development, offering insights and strategies to unlock their full rainmaking potential.

By Yuliya LaRoe

7 minute read

October 14, 2024 | Law.com

Navigating the SEC's Marketing Rule: Compliance Challenges and Legal Insights

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has underscored the critical importance of its Marketing Rule compliance through a series of recent enforcement actions and risk alerts. This article delves into the challenges that investment advisers must navigate when marketing their services. It also explores how legal counsel and compliance consultants can effectively support their clients in adhering to both the explicit requirements and nuanced aspects of the Marketing Rule.

By Colleen Corwell, Shannon Nolan and Nikolas Simonlacaj

16 minute read

October 10, 2024 | Law.com

Top 5 Strategies for Managing the End-of-Year Collections Frenzy

End of year collections are crucial for law firms because they allow them to maximize their revenue for the year, impacting profitability, partner distributions and bonus calculations by ensuring outstanding invoices are paid before the year closes, which is especially important for meeting financial targets and managing cash flow throughout the firm.

By Saurabh Mehra

6 minute read

October 08, 2024 | Law.com

Generative AI and the 2024 Elections: Risks, Realities, and Lessons for Businesses

GenAI's ability to produce highly sophisticated and convincing content at a fraction of the previous cost has raised fears that it could amplify misinformation. The dissemination of fake audio, images and text could reshape how voters perceive candidates and parties. Businesses, too, face challenges in managing their reputations and navigating this new terrain of manipulated content.

By George Vlatso and Joshua Tucker

7 minute read

September 26, 2024 | Law.com

5 Ways Small and Midsize Law Firms Can Win More Pitches (and Improve Realization Rates)

Smaller law firms can significantly increase their chances of competing with large "Goliaths" by bringing an industry focus, maximizing their digital footprint, building processes and systems around the pitch/proposal process, looking backwards for strengths, and engaging in social media.

By Mike Mellor

9 minute read

September 25, 2024 | Law.com

Circuit Courts Split on Review of Bankruptcy Court's Denial of Motion to Dismiss

Appellate courts are split on whether to review a bankruptcy court's denial of a motion to dismiss an entire case. Two district judges within the past few months, hearing appeals from the bankruptcy court, have reached contrary results that underline the split among the nation's courts of appeals.

By Michael L. Cook

11 minute read