LoTempio Law Blog

MARCH 6, 2020

“And it’s Goodnight Irene!” That’s probably a phrase you heard once or twice from Michael “The Voice” Schiavello if you watch sports like kickboxing, MMA or boxing. Kickboxing, MMA, and boxing are sports where there is an almost guaranteed chance of someone getting hurt. That’s why proper protection is extremely important.

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Patent Trademark Copyright Blogging 52

GDB Firm Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

Many banks truncate checks. Some banks go so far as to provide no paper statements and their Internet banking does not provide copies of paid checks unless the depositor asks for them. I have always thought that this exposes banks to extra risks by giving up protections in the Uniform Commercial Code and the account agreement. A recent decision of a New York appellate court suggests that complete truncation, without providing copies of paid checks, is a bad idea.

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Copying Reporting Business 40

KMK Blog

MARCH 3, 2020

On 31 January 2020, the United Kingdom officially left the European Union. However, the withdrawal agreement concluded between the EU and the UK provides for a transition period until 31 December 2020, during which time EU law remains in force in the UK. This transition period applies to, among other things, the EU Trademark Regulation as well as its implementing regulations.

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Trademark Registration Law 40