On May 20, 2024, the Supreme Court declined to review the application of the “discovery rule” in the case of Hearst Newspapers, L.L.C. v. Antonio Martinelli, leaving copyright defendants in uncertain waters. This decision follows the Court’s May 10 ruling in Warner Chappell Music, Inc. v. Nealy, which rejected a three-year damages cap yet didn’t […]

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Last Updated 5.22.2025 If you’ve filed a trademark with the USPTO, you it’s become very likely that you’ve been hit with a “Nonfinal Office Action” after the Examiner looks at your trademark. What does this mean? Do you have to respond? What types of office actions are there? Here’s a quick rundown of the most […]

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In April of 2024, Maryland 🦀 passed its own Online Consumer Data Privacy Law (MODPA). This brief overview will provide a baseline for Maryland businesses understand the critical elements of MODPA. Understanding the Maryland Data Privacy Law (MODPA) Who is Subject to MODPA? The Maryland Data Privacy Law (MODPA) applies to businesses operating in Maryland […]

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Online course creators are expert marketers. Aside from your subject-matter expertise, you know how to write a compelling sales page, design a high-converting funnel, and craft the perfect email sequence to get opens and clicks. But here’s what most course creators don’t realize: False advertising laws don’t just apply to big-name brands or billion-dollar beauty […]

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