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by Connie D. Phelps | February 20, 2026 |
M&A and Corporate
The Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks are shaping up to make more sports history with a sale in the works that could set a new National Football League (NFL) record. This week’s M&A and Corporate newsletter examines how the team strategically maximized its value before entering…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | February 13, 2026 |
Intellectual Property
This week’s BL Business Branding Newsletter turns up the heat on a spirits industry showdown. Tabasco’s parent company, McIlhenny Co., has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Stoli Group and subsidiary, Louisiana Spirits, claiming the company’s new hot pepper-flavored vodka borrows a little too much from…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | February 11, 2026 |
Firm News
We’re excited to introduce Anna Jett, Berenzweig Leonard’s newest Legal Assistant! Anna graduated summa cum laude from The George Washington University with a BA in History and a minor in Statistics. With experience in advanced analytics and e-discovery, she will support attorneys across a variety of practice areas. Please join…
by Connie D. Phelps | February 6, 2026 |
M&A and Corporate
Disney’s casting call for a new CEO has officially wrapped, ending a multi-year search that had fans and shareholders on the edge of their seats. This edition of our M&A and Corporate newsletter explores the entertainment giant’s leadership journey and the valuable succession-planning lessons business leaders…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | January 30, 2026 |
Intellectual Property
Five Below’s rise as a go-to destination for low-cost, trendy finds has made it a standout in the value retail sector. As their shelves fill with budget-friendly takes on viral products, the retailer’s dupe-driven strategy is starting to come at a price. Now, Five Below is finding itself in hot…
by Drew Smith | January 28, 2026 |
Employment & Labor Law
Originally published in IRMI’s Fall 2025 issue of Employment Practices Liability Consultant Key Takeaways Historically, “reverse” discrimination claims, such as those brought by majority-group members (including white, male, or heterosexual individuals), faced heightened pleading standards in several circuits, often resulting in early lawsuit dismissal. The…
by Connie D. Phelps | January 23, 2026 |
M&A and Corporate
Lights, Camera, Lawsuits! The inaugural edition of our M&A and Corporate newsletter dives into the ongoing drama between Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Paramount, and breaks down how business owners can flip the script to benefit their own business deals. In 2025, media giant…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | January 16, 2026 |
Intellectual Property
This week’s BL Business Branding Newsletter dives into one of the gratest rivalries in sports history. The iconic yellow “Cheesehead” hat, famously associated with Green Bay Packers fans, sparked a trademark dispute that ultimately led to one company turning a cease-and-desist into a wildly successful branding…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | December 19, 2025 |
Intellectual Property
This week’s BL Business Branding Newsletter set the table for a legal battle between Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (“WSI”) and Last Brand, Inc., the parent company of “luxury for less” retailer Quince. At the center of the dispute is a familiar question in today’s consumer economy – when does selling a “dupe”…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | December 19, 2025 |
Firm News
We’re excited to share that eight of our attorneys have been recognized on Virginia Business Magazine’s list of 2025 Legal Elite! Congratulations to Seth Berenzweig, Declan Leonard, Nicholas Johnson, Kristin Zech, Clyde Findley, Drew Smith, Elizabeth Payne-Maddalena, and Rachael Haley on this well-deserved honor.This recognition reflects their legal expertise, dedication…
