Court Narrows Scope of Character Copyright, Drawing Sharp Line Between Props and Protectable Expression -
Not every film icon gets legal protection. On May 27, 2025, the Ninth Circuit ruled that Eleanor—the legendary Mustang…
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/ Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Commercial Law & Contracts, Intellectual Property
A startup's intellectual property portfolio can be the difference between success and failure, fueling growth and maximizing an exit. This webinar breaks down the different types of IP that can be of value to startups–including…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Mergers & Acquisitions, Intellectual Property, Science, Computers, & Technology
Learn How SB 1103 Could Impact You -
Although the parties to commercial leases in California have historically had the freedom to bargain over nearly all terms of a lease with little statutory restraint, a law that came into…
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/ Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Real Estate - Commercial
What You Need to Know Before January 1, 2026 -
Certain registered investment advisers (RIAs) and Exempt Reporting Advisors (ERAs) will face new federal compliance and filing requirements in the new year. Starting January 1,…
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/ Administrative Law, Finance & Banking, Securities Law
The Ninth Circuit sitting en banc has greatly expanded the reach of personal jurisdiction by holding that e-commerce companies can be sued in any state where their platforms interact with users, even without differential…
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/ Civil Procedure, Consumer Protection, Privacy
Session 1 of a 6-part series with Procopio and ACC San Diego: Best Practices and Strategies In-house counsel are the linchpin of effective litigation management. This session will focus on the best practices for overseeing…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Business Organizations, Law Practice Products & Services
A bill recently introduced in the California Assembly presents potentially significant impacts to residential, commercial, and industrial solar system owners who filed interconnection applications before April 15, 2023, known as…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Energy & Utilities, Environmental Law
Startup founders need to know the key documents for startup formation, entity selection, governance, and operational basics if they want to succeed. Paul Johnson, Procopio's Emerging Company and Venture Capital practice leader,…
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/ Business Organizations, Finance & Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities Law
What are key legal strategies for managing risk in the fast-evolving world of data center development? In this informative webinar, you'll learn principles of risk allocation, the influence of emerging technologies, common risks…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law, Science, Computers, & Technology
Startup founders will gain a foundational understanding of the legal documents and processes critical for forming and operating a successful business. By addressing key considerations for corporate formation, this session helps…
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/ Business Organizations
The new U.S. administration’s interest in tariffs has put the process of nearshoring front and center. What is nearshoring? That’s when goods are sent into the U.S. tariff-free from a country with a free trade agreement and a…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Intellectual Property, International Law & Trade
In recent months, tariffs have become a significant concern for businesses importing goods, particularly in relation to trade agreements between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, as well as with other countries. The U.S. government…
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/ Business Organizations, International Law & Trade, Taxation
Privately held businesses are rarely bought or sold “as is.” Buyers of most businesses usually expect the sellers to make a comprehensive set of “representations” or “reps.” In other words, statements about the business that the…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Insurance, Mergers & Acquisitions
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) could see fewer trademark applications filed in numerous Classes with lengthy descriptions of goods and services as a result of an increase in trademark fees and new surcharges that…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Intellectual Property, Law Practice Products & Services
On January 9, 2025, a federal court in Kentucky vacated the 2024 Title IX regulations that had been adopted by the U.S. Department of Education and which have been in effect since August 1, 2024. (Tennessee v. Cardona (E.D. Ky…
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/ Civil Procedure, Civil Rights, Education Law
