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Attorney Seep Paliwal presents during State Bar business law CLE seminar series Attorney Seep Paliwal will discuss the basics of commercial contracts with a panel of other experts over the noon hour on Thursday, October 10, during the State Bar of Wisconsin’s “Business Lawyer Starter Kit Series: Commercial Contracts,” available to watch as a webcast.... Continue Reading #wisconsinlawyer #wisconsinlaw #wislawnow

SMB attorneys Jeffrey Becker and Amanda Alasauskas authored an article for The Chicago Lawyer Magazine, which highlights the importance of preparing solid business agreements between band members. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gY58hxDw #entertainmentindustry #chicagolawyermagazine #authors #entertainmentlaw #medialaw #businessagreements #trademarks #nameandlikeness #recordroyalties Law Bulletin Media

Russ, August & Kabat is proud of Larry Russ, Marc Fenster, Stanton "Larry" Stein, Irene Y. Lee, and Bennett Bigman, who have been named to the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America (2025 Edition), as well as of Jacob Agi, Justin Maio, James Pickens, and Ashley Yeargan, who have been named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2025 Edition). Larry C. Russ for Litigation – Intellectual Property and Patent, Marc A. Fenster Litigation -Patent, Stanton “Larry” Stein for Entertainment Law – Motion Pictures and Television as well as Music., Irene Y. Lee and Bennett Bigman for Litigation – Intellectual Property. Jacob Agi for Real Estate Law, Justin Maio and Ashley Yeargan for Entertainment and Sports Law, and James Pickens for Litigation – Intellectual Property. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. Almost 94,000 industry-leading lawyers are eligible to vote (from around the world), and Best Lawyers has received over 11 million evaluations on the legal abilities of other lawyers based on their specific practice areas around the world. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.” In 2020, Best Lawyers  endeavored to expand its offerings to a new segment of lawyers and released the inaugural Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch awards in the U.S. Using the same peer-review methodology that Best Lawyers has utilized for over four decades, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognized associates who have been in private practice for less than 10 years in the United States. To date, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch has expanded into nine regions with plans for further expansion. #RAKlaw #BestLawyers #and #OnestoWatch

Congratulations to the 25 Perkins Coie LLP lawyers in the United States and Asia have been recognized as intellectual property law leaders in Managing IP's 2024 IP STARS list. #IntellectualProperty #IPLitigation #PatentLaw #PatentLitigation #CopyrightLaw #TrademarkLaw

I am excited to share that 25 Perkins Coie LLP lawyers in the United States and Asia have been recognized as intellectual property law leaders in Managing IP's 2024 IP STARS list. #IntellectualProperty #IPLitigation #PatentLaw #PatentLitigation #CopyrightLaw #TrademarkLaw

In the bustling world of Business, Commercial Disputes, Domestic Issues, and so on, the legal profession is needed and highly revered, however, lawyers who stand out, stand out not just for their legal acumen but for their distinctive personal brand. https://lnkd.in/dn3Y9vRZ

I am excited to share that 25 Perkins Coie LLP lawyers in the United States and Asia have been recognized as intellectual property law leaders in Managing IP's 2024 IP STARS list. #IntellectualProperty #IPLitigation #PatentLaw #PatentLitigation #CopyrightLaw #TrademarkLaw

I am excited to share that 25 Perkins Coie LLP lawyers in the United States and Asia have been recognized as intellectual property law leaders in Managing IP's 2024 IP STARS list. #IntellectualProperty #IPLitigation #PatentLaw #PatentLitigation #CopyrightLaw #TrademarkLaw

Singh & Singh Law Firm LLP, a renowned legal entity established in 1997 under the trademark "Singh & Singh," has taken legal action against Singh and Singh Attorneys, a law firm based in South Africa. The dispute centers around the similarity in their trademarks and services. Singh & Singh Law Firm LLP, subsequently in 2005, adopted another trademark, "Singh & Singh Advocates." On the other hand, Singh and Singh Attorneys, based in South Africa, operate under the trademark/name "Singh and Singh Attorneys" and maintain an active website accessible in India via "https://singhlaw.co.za/," registered in the name of Defendant No. 1 on October 15, 2021. Defendant No. 2 is the owner and founder of Singh and Singh Attorneys. In a recent ruling dated May 29, 2021, by the High Court of Delhi, presided over by Hon'ble Judge Sanjeev Narula, a preliminary assessment has been made regarding the case (Case No. CS Comm 466 of 2024). The court has observed that the marks used by both parties are identical and are being employed for similar services, targeting the same consumer base. The court noted the extensive digital presence and global reputation of Singh & Singh Law Firm LLP, highlighting its clientele not only in India but also in South Africa. This assessment suggests that Singh & Singh Law Firm LLP's legal practice transcends geographical boundaries, indicating potential overlap with Singh and Singh Attorneys' operations. The court emphasized that Singh & Singh Law Firm LLP has built a substantial digital footprint and enjoys a global reputation, which strengthens its case. The global presence and digital influence of Singh & Singh Law Firm LLP underscore its significant market reach and the potential for consumer confusion due to the similar trademarks. As a result, the court's preliminary assessment indicates that Singh & Singh Law Firm LLP has a strong prima facie case, owing to its established brand identity and the potential overlap in services offered by both firms. #IPAdjutor #Legalupdate #IPUpdate #Indiaip #IPlaw #Iplawyer #Ipadvocate #LegalNews

Bochner PLLC Managing Partner Andrew Bochner was recently featured in an Authority Magazine interview with Eric Pines on The Business Side of Law: 5 Things You Need to Create or Lead a Successful Law Firm.    When asked about his primary motivation and drive behind his work, Andrew shared this:    "I love what I do. It’s as simple as that. I enjoy the strategy, the ability to tackle new issues, and working with clients that I get to grow with."    When asked about the keys to business success, Andrew added: “The attorney-client relationship is driven by trust. Skillset is extremely important, but people want their attorney to be someone they can confide in, and trust with their problems. Being able to develop long-term relationships with clients and develop that trust is really what makes clients want to work with us for years.”   Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/erDatnXr   #bochnerpllc #andrewbochner #businessoflaw