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NJ Court Greenlights Service of Process Via Facebook

As Social Media Gains Acceptance As High-Tech Alternative, an NJ Court Recently Approved Service of Process via Facebook What do you check first — your online messages or your traditional mailbox? Given the proliferation of social media platforms, a New Jersey court recently approved service of process via Facebook. Technology and Service of Process Under […]

Author: Robert E. Levy

June 19, 2017

Understanding eSports Contracts

What You Should Know When Negotiating eSports Contracts Professional athletes negotiate deals and play under contracts which compensate them for their services. Not only does this ensure that athletes are getting paid, it protects the team and/or professional league in the event the athlete breaches the contract. While not exactly relevant to the typical athlete, […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

June 16, 2017

Failing to Disclose CEO Perks Can Be Expensive

SEC Releases Enforcement Action Regarding the Disclosure of CEO Perks While not all companies can afford private jets or fancy yachts, many still provide their top management with certain “perks.” As highlighted by a recent enforcement action brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), public companies that fail to properly disclose executive compensation or […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

June 14, 2017

Jam Manufacturer Makes DTSA Verdict Stick

Dalmatia Import Group Inc. Awarded Damages Under Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) One year after the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) took effect, fig jam maker Dalmatia Import Group Inc. became the first plaintiff to be awarded damages for federal trade secret misappropriation. The company’s trade secrets suit alleged that its former manufacturer and distributor used […]

Author: Fred D. Zemel

June 12, 2017

It's Fair To Say Fair Use Is Complicated

While the framers of the Constitution had no way of predicting the kinds of technology we enjoy today, they did have the foresight to understand the necessity of intellectual property rights. That is why the Constitution gives artists and inventors an exclusive right to their work under Article I, Section 8, Clause 8: To promote […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

June 11, 2017

SEC Issues Warning on SAFE Crowdfunding Securities

SEC Warns New Crowdfunding Securities Are Not SAFE The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is keeping a close eye on the developing equity crowdfunding industry. The agency recently issued an Investor Bulletin regarding the risks associated with Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFE) crowdfunding securities, which are increasingly being used in equity crowdfunding campaigns. What […]

Author: Dan Brecher

June 9, 2017

IP Protection in eSports

As Market Continues to Boom, IP Protection in eSports Becomes More Prevalent Esports, short for electronic sports, are competitive video games that are typically broadcasted online and sometimes on television, i.g., TBS’ ELEAGUE. Esports is a booming market, according to a report by market researcher Newzoo. By 2019, the sports industry is expected to generate […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

June 7, 2017

Five Key Cybersecurity Lessons from the Wannacry Ransomware Attack

What Cybersecurity Lessons Can we Learn from the Wannacry Ransomware Attack? The Wannacry ransomware attack that crippled computers operating Windows around the world was unique. Companies using Microsoft Windows were instructed to update their computers, and security experts had even warned the cyber attack was coming. Accordingly, companies that fell victim to the ransomware could […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

June 6, 2017

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Are Your Background Check Disclosures FCRA Compliant?

Ensure Your Background Check Disclosures Pass Muster with KISS Rule Criminal background checks are a hot-button issue. In addition to state-level “ban the box” laws, the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) also governs prospective employee criminal background checks. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which is tasked with enforcing the FCRA, recently published a blog […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

June 2, 2017

5 Reasons the Retail Industry is Declining

It’s no surprise that 2017 isn’t a great year for the retail industry. According to Business Insider, several well-known retailer It’s no surprise that 2017 isn’t a great year for the retail industry. According to Business Insider, several well-known retailers, including Payless Shoe Source, The Limited and RadioShack, have gone bankrupt since the beginning of the year […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

June 2, 2017

What The FINRA Rule 2232 Amendments Mean

SEC approves Amendments to Require Mark-Up/ Mark-down disclosure on confirmations for trades with retail investors in Corporate and Agency Bonds (17-08) In November 2016 the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a rule proposal of FINRA that requires disclosure for transactions conducted by FINRA members with non-institutional customers. Dealers have to disclose on retail customer […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

May 31, 2017

IT Firm Ciber Inc. files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Information technology consulting firm Ciber Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy April 9, 2017, according to The Wall Street Journal. The company took a buyout offer of $50 million for its North American and India assets from France’s Capgemini. The bankruptcy filing is an effort to begin the intended process to make room for the sale […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

May 30, 2017

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