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On January 6, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or “Commission”) adopted its Updating the Commission’s Rule for...

Included in the $2.3 trillion spending and coronavirus pandemic relief package signed yesterday by President Trump was the Copyright...

Douglas Roberts provided legal advice for the first Scottish financial services firm to become fully employee owned. Read the full...

On December 27, 2020, the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Business, Nonprofits and Venues Act (the “Act”) became law. The Act included...

Nondisclosure agreements (NDA) are an important tool in protecting a company’s confidential information. Companies often execute an NDA...

After months of intense negotiations, Congress passed a new relief bill this week. Assuming President Trump signs the bill, or Congress...

On December 4, 2020, the Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 (H.R. 1668, 116th Cong.) (the “Act”) was signed...

The federal government has released an exposure draft proposing numerous changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct. In this two-part...

In what should be a salient lesson to all developers carrying out works near breeding sites of protected species, on 8 December at...

Since being declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (the “WHO”) on March 11, 2020, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...

KIAP’s Corporate and M&A practice team supported the sale by the Banki.ru’s founders of their share in the company. The portal was...

The government announced last week that business owners affected by the pandemic will be protected from eviction until the end of March...

We have been warned that this winter will be a dark and difficult time, and that the pandemic will likely get significantly worse before...

For the first time in almost three years, the USPTO is raising its Trademark and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board fees. If your company...

Major changes to strengthen Australia’s foreign investment framework will commence from 1 January 2021. We outline what these changes...

Last December 17, LEI organized a Young Lawyers Christmas Event with a Quiz and networking possibilities. Amanda Thibodeau from Morse won...

The pandemic has created a very challenging business environment; however, it has also created some estate and tax planning opportunities...

With the availability of a vaccine now a reality, employers have begun focusing on whether they can require employees to be vaccinated....

Changes to the World Anti-Doping Code will commence from 1 January 2021. We summarise the key changes and discuss how it impacts the...

As we find ourselves in the midst of the holiday season, some may be taking a break from the stresses of daily life, disconnecting from...

New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced on October 31, 2020, that as of November 4, 2020, New York State would modify its...

On October 2, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada rendered its decision upholding the anti-deprivation rule in the context of a dispute...

From 1 January 2021, small businesses impacted by COVID-19 will be entitled to assisted restructuring and simplified liquidation...

The government announced last week that business owners affected by the pandemic will be protected from eviction until the end of March...