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USPTO Issues CBD Trademark Guidelines in Light of 2018 Farm Bill: Key Takeaways

By George "Trey" Lyons, III, Eric Moran, Nicole Grimm, and Brett Scott — Last week, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office released its new guidelines on how it will examine federal trademark applications for cannabidiol (CBD) products in light of … Continue reading

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CFPB Issues FDCPA Proposed Rule: A Detailed Overview

On May 7, 2019, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a much anticipated proposed rule  regarding the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). The proposed rule marks a momentous development for debt collection and the accounts receivable management industry generally. Before … Continue reading

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Advanced Issues for Provider Practice Management Transactions and Platforms in a Competitive Landscape – 4 Key Points

The next in our series of posts sharing key takeaways from panels at the Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity and Lending Conference discusses provider compensation decisions and processes. It is authored by our colleagues Daniel Goldstein and Bart Walker. * * … Continue reading

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Cannabis Trademarks – The USPTO Issues New Guidance

By Justin McNaughton, Senior Counsel The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) continues to wrangle with cannabis trademarks.  On May 2, 2109, it issued new guidance for examiners on how to handle them.  Arguably, the USPTO’s new guidance is the … Continue reading

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Brain Death Bioethics:Fundamental Principles and Emerging Issues

I had a great time attending the Eighth Annual Great Lakes Palliative Care Conference in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin yesterday. I presented "Brain Death Bioethics:Fundamental Principles and Emerging Issues." Read more detail on Recent Health Care Law posts –

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