Sat.May 30, 2020 - Fri.Jun 05, 2020

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Consumer Recollection and Car Logos

DuetsBlog

Here’s a question for our design-minded readers: If survey evidence told you that consumers recalled only certain elements of a beloved logo, would you remove the rest, and reduce it to only the most commonly remembered features? . Most likely, your answer doesn’t involve analysis under trademark law. . So, maybe, this post will influence how you think about the answer to that question. .

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?New Legislation Provides Further Relief to Businesses, Restaurants and Tenants

GDB Firm Blog

On May 26, 2020, seven bills focused on the protection of small businesses, restaurants, and tenants of New York City were signed into law by Mayor Bill de Blasio. These new laws provide some reprieve for the many individuals, businesses and restaurants that have been hit hard by the pandemic. See press announcement here.

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New York City Council Limits Personal Liability in Commercial Leases

GDB Firm Blog

The New York City Council has attempted to give some business owners additional relief from the economic effects of COVID-19. If a commercial lease provides that a natural person who is not the tenant is personally liable under the lease, the statute prohibits landlords from enforcing that personal liability provision if the tenant has been impacted by COVID-19.