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On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | June 20, 2025 |
Intellectual Property
There’s been a big twist in the crafting world! This week’s BL Business Branding newsletter explores a recent intellectual property acquisition that retail giant Michaels hopes will help them sew up the creative marketplace now that JOANN customers are looking for a new place to call home.
by Shelby Julien | June 10, 2025 |
Employment & Labor Law
In an opinion delivered on June 3, 2025, a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court resolved a circuit split among federal courts regarding the validity of the “background circumstances rule” – a rule which requires majority-group plaintiffs to meet a different burden of proof in Title VII…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | June 6, 2025 |
Intellectual Property
Whatta copyright claim! Taylor Swift is not the only musician making moves to gain ownership of their music library. This week’s BL Business Branding series dives into a recent lawsuit filed by a groundbreaking rap and hip hop duo alleging that a music giant has failed to return the…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | June 5, 2025 |
Firm News
We are excited to announce that Virginia Lawyers Weekly has recognized Berenzweig Leonard as one of Virginia’s Largest Law Firms in 2025! For over a decade, we have been dedicated to delivering outstanding legal services to our clients while building a supportive environment for members of our BL…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | May 29, 2025 |
Firm News
Berenzweig Leonard is proud to be recognized as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work by the Washington Business Journal!This award reflects the incredible team and collaborative culture we have built for over a decade. Whether through firm-wide volunteer days, creative in-office contests, or our highly-anticipated annual holiday…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | May 23, 2025 |
Intellectual Property
Accusations of trademark infringement can land even one of the most powerful entertainment companies in the world in a legal pickle. This week’s edition of the BL Business Branding series explores why a hometown summer baseball league was left feeling salty after the premiere of a new animated series…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | May 9, 2025 |
Intellectual Property
Its-a me, your favorite intellectual property newsletter! This week, our BL Business Branding series explores the trademark issues surrounding unlicensed accessories for Nintendo’s upcoming release of the Switch 2. Last week, famous videogame company Nintendo sued game accessory maker Genki for trademark infringement, unfair competition, and false advertising…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | May 2, 2025 |
Intellectual Property
Finding yourself on the receiving end of a copyright infringement lawsuit can be a recipe for business disaster. This week’s BL Business Branding series entry explores a recent multi-million dollar lawsuit filed against dessert giant Crumbl for its use of trending music in the social media advertising used to…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | April 29, 2025 |
Firm News
As the dominant Washington Capitals chase greatness in the NHL playoffs, our BL Team is already celebrating another big win – we are thrilled to announce that nine of our attorneys have been selected as 2025 Virginia Super Lawyers! We proudly congratulate…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | April 25, 2025 |
Intellectual Property
Schooner or later, many “copycat” products will run aground on intellectual property law. In this week’s edition of the BL Business Branding series, we’re cruising into the rough waters of an alleged trademark infringement lawsuit between a popular outdoorsy retailer and a massive promotional item distributor. Outdoor…
