Sat.May 18, 2019 - Fri.May 24, 2019

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In A Major Victory For Trademark Licensees, Supreme Court Holds That Rejection Of A Trademark License Does Not Terminate The Licensee’s Rights

In the Red

A Big Answer To A Big Question. After dividing the courts for a number of years, we finally have the answer to the big question of whether rejection of a trademark license by a debtor-licensor deprives the licensee of the right to use the trademark. Here’s the question on which the Supreme Court granted certiorari in the Mission Product Holdings, Inc. v Tempnology, LLC case: Whether, under §365 of the Bankruptcy Code, a debtor-licensor’s “rejection” of a license agreement—which “constitutes a b

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Spring Cleaning: How to Make Better Choices About Legal Technology

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

First question: Do you have a law firm budget? ? If you answered ‘yes’ — then, good for you!? You’re one of the few, the proud. Second question: When did you last review your law firm budget? ? Okay: now, I can’t be sure of what your response is, but I’m pretty sure I don’t like it. The next (first?) time you review your budget, take a close look at the line items for technology.?