Dispute Resolution
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling: Why Trademark Searches Could Actually Save you Money
April 24, 2020Skipping trademark searches may cost you your profits if your trademarks infringe on third party’s rights. This week’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in Romag Fasteners, Inc. v. Fossil Group, Inc. underscores why trademark searches can actually end up saving you money.
Read More...Can I Cancel My Contracts Due to Covid-19?
March 23, 2020Many businesses are wondering whether they can cancel contracts due to Covid-19. Others are trying to determine how to proceed with contracts going forward. These questions come from parties to both B2B and B2C agreements. Here are some FAQ about force majeure clauses that we are receiving at Hilfer Law along with answers.
Read More...Retailer vs Manufacturer Liability For Product Claims
January 28, 2020If you are a retailer, you may think you can rely on the manufacturer for substantiation of all advertising claims. In reality, the calculation is not so simple when it comes to the retailer vs manufacturer. In some cases, the retailer may also have liability for unsubstantiated claims. On January 30, 2020, Kyle-Beth Hilfer will speak at ACI’s 3rd Annual Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on Advertising Claims Substantiation. Her panel will explore “Differentiating Substantiation Requirements for Manufacturers and Retailers.”
Read More...Women Owned Law Selects Kyle-Beth Hilfer for “Member Spotlight”
October 1, 2019In September 2019, Women Owned Law selected Kyle-Beth Hilfer for its monthly “member spotlight” interview. You can get to know Kyle-Beth and her law practice better by reading the full interview.
Read More...Using ADR to Resolve Intellectual Property Disputes
May 17, 2019Intellectual property litigation is on the rise, and so is alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to resolve these matters. In June 2019, Kyle-Beth Hilfer will leverage her years of experience as an ADR neutral to moderate two panels that consider the options for using ADR in intellectual property litigation.
Read More...Legal Problems with Loyalty Programs
December 7, 2018Many brands are offering loyalty programs to reward customers’ fidelity and capture data about their guests. This blog introduces many of the legal problems associated with implementing and running loyalty programs.
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