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On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | June 19, 2026 |
Intellectual Property
This week’s BL Business Branding Newsletter turns up the volume on an intellectual property dispute between music and artificial intelligence, as the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) has filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group over the licensing of sound recordings to AI developers.
by Connie D. Phelps | June 19, 2026 |
M&A and Corporate
AI companies aren’t just disrupting the tech space – they’re coming for Wall Street. In this edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps explores the recent announcement that OpenAI has filed…
by Shelby Julien | June 18, 2026 |
M&A and Corporate
What is Phantom Equity? Phantom equity is a useful tool for companies looking to attract and retain top talent without diluting the ownership interests of existing owners. It can be a more attractive incentive plan than stock options or annual cash bonuses linked to performance, especially for small, closely…
by Stephanie Wilson | June 16, 2026 |
Government Contracts
Don’t leave it to the agencies and protestors to tell the story – intervenors can play a critical role in shaping the outcome of bid protests, but only if…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | June 15, 2026 |
Firm News
We are excited to welcome our 2026 Law Clerks to the BL Team! These outstanding law students are joining us for the summer to dive into legal matters alongside our attorneys and gain hands-on experience across all our different practice areas. Sydney Daniel is a rising 3L at…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | June 5, 2026 |
Intellectual Property
The countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 is officially underway, and while fans are preparing for the world’s biggest sporting event, businesses near host cities are preparing for something else – FIFA’s powerful brand protection rules. This week’s BL Business Branding Newsletter takes a look at FIFA’s so-called “Clean…
by Stephanie Wilson | June 4, 2026 |
Government Contracts
Agencies frequently limit the scope of proposal revisions that can be made in response to a solicitation amendment, and often such restrictions are proper. However, where the amendment has…
by Connie D. Phelps | May 29, 2026 |
M&A and Corporate
It’s time for your bi-weekly dose of M&A and corporate insights. In this edition, Partner Connie Phelps explores the flurry of vaccine developer acquisitions by drug company Eli Lilly and breaks down how smart M&A deals can inject new…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | May 22, 2026 |
Intellectual Property
This week’s BL Business Branding Newsletter takes a look at an unexpected use of trademark law, as Capital One recently filed a lawsuit against alleged operators of large-scale scam campaigns for trademark infringement. While trademark disputes often involve competing brands battling over logos, slogans, or…
by Stephanie Wilson | May 20, 2026 |
Government Contracts
The devil’s in the (solicitation) details. In this week’s edition of the Bid Protest Beat, Partner Stephanie Wilson reviews two unsuccessful bid protests and explores why missing or misplaced information in a proposal can lead to missing out on valuable contract opportunities.
