On June 30, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court held that BOOKING.COM is not a generic term, and is therefore eligible for trademark registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”). USPTO v. Booking.com B.V., __...more
7/6/2020
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Domain Name Registration ,
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Trademarks ,
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A recent Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) order imposed sanctions on a financial institution for failing to reasonably supervise a representative’s conduct. In its findings, the SEC highlights the institution’s...more
4/15/2019
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Broker-Dealer ,
Financial Institutions ,
Investigations ,
Investment Adviser ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Professional Misconduct ,
Registered Representatives ,
Rule 10b-5 ,
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