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Please join us in congratulating Charles Bonani on his promotion to Senior Associate Attorney! In his three years at the firm, Charles has grown into an accomplished attorney, a strong litigator, and a trusted legal advisor. His skills and experiences have helped him grow a…

Great chemistry is for more than the movies. In this week’s edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps covers the recent streaming deal between NBCUniversal and YouTube and discusses why the partnership was the logical next step for the entertainment giants. Entertainment mainstay NBCUniversal recently…

This week’s BL Business Branding Newsletter takes a look at a recent spotlight on Buc-ee’s trademark enforcement efforts and how protecting a recognizable brand can sometimes become a story of its own. Trademark disputes often involve companies defending their names, logos, slogans, or other brand elements, but the recent…

Let’s get down to business (strategy). In this edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps explores the recently announced strategic partnership between media and entertainment behemoth The Walt Disney…

This week’s BL Business Branding Newsletter takes a look at a new trademark dispute between 7-Eleven and Nike that shows how branding can become a big legal issue before a product hits the shelves. At the center of the lawsuit is Nike’s upcoming Air Max 95 sneaker, which 7-Eleven…

It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon. In this week’s edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps analyzes recent news from JPMorgan that it has moved forward in its succession planning and shares lessons…

A new challenger is entering the streaming wars. In this edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps tunes in to the recent announcement that Fox Corporation is acquiring Roku and breaks down what makes this deal a…

Not every plaintiff gets invited to the protest party. In this edition of the Bid Protest Beat, Partner Stephanie Wilson analyzes a recent decision from the United States Court…

Big movie releases aren’t just competing for box office numbers anymore, they’re competing for consumer attention across retail, tech, food, and lifestyle markets. This week’s BL Business Branding newsletter explores how studios and brands are using strategic licensing agreements and creative partnerships to transform major film releases into full-scale…