Today, the Supreme Court unanimously held in Hana Financial v. Hana Bank, 574 U.S. ___ (2015), that trademark tacking is a question for juries. Trademark tacking, or the ability to "tack" a new mark to an older mark in order to establish priority, allows a company to make slight … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Rules that Trademark Tacking is a Question for Juries
Questions for discussion
To Specialize or Not to Specialize, That is the Question for Attorneys
As the number of attorneys in the marketplace continues to grow, it is becoming more important to differentiate yourself. One of the best ways to do this is through specialization. Becoming a "specialist" can be a scary proposition as your messaging and marketing … [Read more...] about To Specialize or Not to Specialize, That is the Question for Attorneys
Proposed Waters of the U.S. Rule Changes the Question for Adjacent Wetlands
Last week we discussed various elements of the U.S. EPA’s and Army Corps of Engineers’ proposed rule redefining Waters of the United States. Today, we note a potentially wide-ranging impact of the rule regarding the identification of … [Read more...] about Proposed Waters of the U.S. Rule Changes the Question for Adjacent Wetlands
Oncor’s Corporate Structure Raises Questions for Regulators
As we discussed in our January 22, 2016 post, Oncor (Texas’ largest electric utility) is the subject of an acquisition effort by Hunt Consolidated Inc. in a proceeding before the Public Utilities Commission of Texas. One unique aspect of the proposed acquisition is the use … [Read more...] about Oncor’s Corporate Structure Raises Questions for Regulators
White House Blocks Benghazi Questions for Obama in Clash With Congress
Barack Obama to answer, as part of the Committee’s inquiry into the 2012 attack in Benghazi that resulted the deaths of four Americans, Politico reported. The investigation is coming to a close after more than two years.In a letter to Committee Chairman Trey Gowdy … [Read more...] about White House Blocks Benghazi Questions for Obama in Clash With Congress