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by Stephanie Wilson | April 7, 2026 |
Government Contracts
Nobody likes to be ignored, especially the federal government. In the second edition of our newest series, the Bid Protest Beat, Partner Stephanie Wilson examines a failed protest showcasing a major hurdle that can derail even the strongest bid…
by Connie D. Phelps | April 3, 2026 |
M&A and Corporate
Sometimes the smartest business move is a clean cut. This week’s edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner focuses on online craft goods marketplace Etsy’s recent deal to sell fashion resale company Depop to eBay, and discusses how a…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | March 27, 2026 |
Intellectual Property
It looks like more than brackets are getting busted this March. This week’s BL Business Branding Newsletter highlights a fast-moving trademark dispute between the NCAA and sports betting giant DraftKings. At the center of the case is DraftKings’ alleged use of some of the most recognizable phrases in college…
by Stephanie Wilson | March 24, 2026 |
Government Contracts
We are excited to introduce the Bid Protest Beat, a new series where our government contracts attorneys will discuss key takeaways from recent bid protest decisions. Our first edition covers a recent decision from GAO that underscores the importance of acknowledging solicitation amendments when required to do…
by Connie D. Phelps | March 20, 2026 |
M&A and Corporate
It’s a private party now – invitation and event platform Eventbrite recently announced its acquisition by tech company Bending Spoons for a discounted cash offer that will take the company off the NYSE. This edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner examines Eventbrite’s journey from Silicon Valley disruptor to…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | March 13, 2026 |
Intellectual Property
This week’s BL Business Branding Newsletter laces up a new legal clash in the ongoing battle between brand protection and “dupe culture.” At the center of the dispute is a lawsuit filed by “luxury for less” retailer Quince against Deckers, the parent company of the…
by Connie D. Phelps | March 6, 2026 |
M&A and Corporate
Hollywood loves a sequel, and some of the biggest entertainment giants just delivered. Following months of offers and counteroffers, Paramount has successfully usurped Netflix’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and its vast library of content. This edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner examines how Paramount orchestrated the new…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | February 27, 2026 |
Intellectual Property
According to its court complaint filed February 17th, 1587 Sneakers claims it began selling products under the “1587” name in April 2023, well before the restaurant opened in September 2025. The shoe brand says the number holds cultural significance, marking the year Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders first arrived in America.
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…
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…
