Qualified Charitable Deduction delivers tax benefits beyond the typical income tax deduction.

For anyone facing the prospect of taking the required minimum distribution (RMD) from their Individual Retirement Account (IRA) the potential for added tax burden is real. The amount of the…

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U.S. Supreme Court to Decide Whether a Software Interface is Protected under Copyright Law

In a case that pertains to technology originally developed in the 1990s, the United States Supreme Court has granted certiorari in Google LLC v. Oracle America, Inc. The dispute between…

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U.S. Supreme Court Rules Public Perception Determines Trademark Eligibility – It May Affect How You Protect Your Brand Online

On June 30, 2020, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Patent and Trademark Office v. Booking.com B.V., that it is possible for a generic word combined with “.com” to receive a…

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Federal Trade Commission To Evaluate Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising

On February 12, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced that it is seeking public comment regarding endorsements and testimonials in advertising, including those on consumer review websites. The FTC…

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Supreme Court to Determine Whether Fossil Must Turn Over Profits for Trademark Infringement

Fossil, Inc., the luxury goods retailer, could owe a manufacturer, Romag Fasteners, Inc., its profits for infringing on Romag’s trademark. The issue of whether Fossil owes Romag approximately $6.7 million…

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