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Court of Appeals Remands Apple Samsung Design Patent Dispute Back to District Court  The design patent dispute between Apple, Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. has come full circle. In a recent ruling, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit remanded the case back to the district court to determine the proper test for assessing […]

Whether you’re filing taxes in New Jersey or anywhere else in the U.S., everyone knows the legal literature can get confusing at times. Whether you’re filing taxes in New Jersey or anywhere else in the U.S., everyone knows the legal literature can get confusing at times.Those who don’t have experience in the arena often turn […]

Could President Trump’s “One In, Two Out” Rule Impact Your Business? While many of President Donald Trump’s executive orders have made headlines, one of the less controversial policy changes may have the most significant impact on New York and New Jersey businesses. Under the executive order, entitled “Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs,” executive agencies must […]

Lawsuits alleging Consumer Fraud Act (CFA) violations could become more costly for New Jersey businesses Lawsuits alleging Consumer Fraud Act (CFA) violations could become more costly for New Jersey businesses. In a case of first impression, the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division held that the prevailing plaintiffs in a CFA litigation were entitled […]

SCOTUS recently added a major IP case to its docket involving the doctrine of patent exhaustion The U.S. Supreme Court recently added another important intellectual property case to its docket. The justices granted certiorari in Impression Products, Inc. v. Lexmark International, Inc., which involves the doctrine of patent exhaustion and the permissibility of post-sale restrictions. The Patent Exhaustion […]

7 Key Employee Handbook Updates for 2017 As we now enter the third month of the year, New Jersey employers should conduct an annual review of their employee handbook to ensure that they reflect new regulations and the most up-to-date court precedents.After making any changes, it is imperative to provide updated handbooks to all employees and […]

Could an Incubator or Accelerator Benefit Your Startup? Startups often need help getting off the ground. One increasingly popular option is to join an incubator or accelerator. Before deciding whether this type of mentorship program is right for your business, it is important to understand the benefits, costs and requirements of an incubator or accelerator. […]

How Trump Executive Orders May Impact Your Business President Donald Trump has signed a flurry of executive orders and presidential memoranda since taking office last month. Many of the policy changes contemplated by these orders and memoranda, if and to the extent implemented, will impact New York and New Jersey businesses.Below is a brief summary: Affordable […]

The new year promises to bring twists and turns to the business tax law landscape. Although it’s still in the early stages and nothing is certain, experts around the industry are advocating for companies to be prepared. The new year promises to bring twists and turns to the business tax law landscape. Although it’s still […]

The EEOC recently sent a strong reminder that the ADA applies equally to physical and mental illness. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently sent a strong reminder that the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) applies equally to physical and mental conditions. The agency published several documents regarding the rights of individuals with mental health […]

The USPTO and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) joined the rest of us in attempting to improve with a New Year’s resolution. However, instead of already giving up on gym membership plans, the USPTO has taken 2017 by storm with an emphasis on digital efficiency, some rule changes, and everyone’s favorite, increased fees.   […]

If your company has not updated its corporate bylaws in a few years, you could be unknowingly exposing yourself to liability. If your company has not updated its corporate bylaws in a few years, you could be unknowingly exposing yourself to liability. In fact, the beginning of the year is a great time to review […]