The complex U.S. trademark registration system makes many trademark owners from other countries reluctant to file national applications or extend international applications to the U.S. One reason often given is the higher cost of obtaining trademark protection in the U.S. due to the statutory requirements and the formalities that must be observed. It is frequently...
By Alicia J. Samolis, Michael A. Gamboli and Christopher M. Wildenhain A year ago, the United States Supreme Court issued its seminal decision in Epic Systems v. Lewis, which confirmed that employers may use mandatory individual arbitration agreements without fear of the National Labor Relations Act (see our prior client alert for more details). In Epic’s wake, some employers,...
Bill Moorman joins attorney and accountant colleagues to participate in a daylong education seminar on the ownership and operation of a marijuana business. State and federal compliance, real estate issues and tax implications are just a few of the topics that are discussed. During his presentation, Bill discusses banking and financing issues for banks and...
MASSACHUSETTS’ EMPLOYERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW PFML LAW STARTING JULY 1, 2019 Starkweather & Shepley and Partridge Snow & Hahn joined together to present a webinar designed to give employers a better understanding of the law and the actions they need to take. The webinar presentation can be viewed here. The Massachusetts PFML law...
The Northeast Environmental Enforcement Project (NEEP) provides professional training services to their membership, which is comprised on professional staff from governmental agencies that are responsible for enforcing laws and regulations pertaining to environmental protection. The NEEP in-state regional training session for Rhode Island, Environmental Compliance Inspection and Enforcement Training, takes place on May 13th and 14th...
On May 2, 2019, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued new guidelines as to how the agency will handle trademark applications for marijuana-related, hemp-related and CBD-related goods and services, in light of the federal Farm Bill that became law on December 20, 2018. Unfortunately, the new Guidelines raise as many questions for applicants...
On May 2, 2019, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued new guidelines as to how the agency will handle trademark applications for marijuana-related, hemp-related and CBD-related goods and services, in light of the federal Farm Bill that became law on December 20, 2018. Unfortunately, the new Guidelines raise as many questions for applicants...
RI Professional Day is a collaborative effort of the Rhode Island organizations of the Financial Planning Association, Society of Financial Service Professionals and National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors to present topical and timely subject matter to enhance knowledge. PS&H attorney and chair of the Charitable and Nonprofit Organizations Practice, Elizabeth Manchester, presents Trends in...
We routinely recommend to clients that they develop a written information security program (“WISP”), to safeguard sensitive information on a day-to-day basis. In fact, businesses (wherever located) that collect, store or use personal information about a Massachusetts or Rhode Island resident are required legally to develop and maintain a WISP. For purposes of these legal requirements, personal...
Partridge Snow & Hahn hosted a Developers Round Table at their Southcoast office in New Bedford on May 9th. The event, attended by New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell, featured a presentation and discussion about how the City of New Bedford can be a partner in new waterfront and downtown development opportunities. PS&H attorneys, Russel Stein,...
