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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…

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…

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.

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,…

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…

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…

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,…

This week’s BL Business Branding Newsletter digs into a deli dispute. D.C.-based “Jew-ish” deli chain Call Your Mother has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against New Jersey bagel shop Call Your Bubbi, arguing that the shop’s branding is a little too similar for comfort. In the restaurant world,…

As we approach the holiday season, we’re especially grateful for our exceptional attorneys. We’re proud to celebrate Seth Berenzweig, Declan Leonard, and Kristin Zech for being named Top Lawyers by Northern Virginia Magazine. Their commitment to excellence and unwavering dedication to our clients continue to…