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Many of the attorneys in the Law Firm Alliance author articles and thought leadership pieces on important topics and trends covering a wide variety of practices.

While these articles are correct on matters of law when they are produced, verdicts, rulings, legislation and other actions may affect the applicability of some of the information. Please consult your legal advisor before making decisions on the information you read here.

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Brexit - EU IP Rights in a "No Deal“ Scenario

January 20, 2019
Alexander Spaeth, KLEINER Rechtsanwaelte, Germany

Based on the latest political turns in Great Britian, a no deal Brexit becomes a real possibility. How would a no deal scenario affect European Trade Mark registrations (EUTM) and Community Design registrations (CDR)?

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How General Counsels can Successfully Collaborate with Outside Attorneys

January 17, 2019
Richard Crow, Ward and Smith, P.A.

Three senior in-house attorneys discussed best practices for collaborating with outside counsel during a panel discussion at Ward and Smith’s 2018 In-House Counsel Seminar, with a focus on leveraging technology, controlling legal spend, and managing succession.

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There's a New Sheriff in Town: The FDA's Move to Regulate CBD

January 17, 2019
Tyler Russell and Allen Trask, Ward and Smith, P.A.

The passage of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the "AIA"), the American hemp industry is poised for exponential growth. Cannabidiol or "CBD" represents one of the fastest growing – and, perhaps, the most controversial and commercially profitable – segments of the hemp industry today.

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What Corporate Counsel Need to Know about Privacy and Data Security

January 13, 2019
Deana A. Labriola, Ward and Smith, P.A.

Two Ward and Smith attorneys and the top information technology lawyer for a Fortune 250 company explained how companies seeking to keep their privacy and data security practices in line with the law face an increasingly complex legal environment.

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The End of Hemp Prohibition

January 10, 2019
Tyler Russell and Allen Trask, Ward and Smith, P.A.

"Farm bills" are adopted by Congress from time to time to reauthorize and modify USDA programs that address, among other things, commodity support, conservation, nutrition assistance, farm credit, rural development, research and extension activates, forestry, energy, horticulture, and crop insurance. The 2018 Farm Bill does more than just that: it legalizes hemp.

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Opportunity Zone Benefits and Incentives for Developers, Promoters and Potential Investors

January 8, 2019
Pullman & Comley

The “Opportunity Zone” community development program was established by Congress in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to encourage long-term investments in low-income urban and rural communities nationwide.

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News, Insights & Events

Articles

Brexit - EU IP Rights in a "No Deal“ Scenario

How General Counsels can Successfully Collaborate with Outside Attorneys

There's a New Sheriff in Town: The FDA's Move to Regulate CBD

What Corporate Counsel Need to Know about Privacy and Data Security

The End of Hemp Prohibition

Opportunity Zone Benefits and Incentives for Developers, Promoters and Potential Investors

Pennsylvania Superior Court Deals a Rare Win to Nursing Homes

Student’s Physical Assault of Alleged Harasser Does Not Constitute Protected Activity Under Title IX

Updated SEQRA Regulations Became Effective January 1, 2019

The Federal Government Shutdown: What is the Impact for the Alcohol Industry?

"Opioid Update: New federal law and physician subpoenas for records and depositions"

Is That a Cryptocurrency or Securities Fraud?