One of the best litigation attorneys I ever worked with started out as a carnival worker. His road from carnival tent to courtroom was certainly unusual, but the traits that made him successful in both have more in common than
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Unlocking Opportunities through Intellectual Property Licensing
IP Licensing
Intellectual Property (“IP”) licensing opens doors for businesses to spread their wings, expand their revenue streams, and introduce new products to the market. This licensing is the granting of a right to use IP while retaining ownership of…
U.S. Trademark Scams are on the Rise . . . . SO BEWARE!
The Increasing Threat of Trademark Scams
Trademark scams are on the rise, as the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) warns. If you get a concerning email about your trademark, there is a good chance it’s a trademark scam —…
Preparing Witnesses for Testimony
Witness Preparation
One of the most important jobs for a litigator is preparing a witness to testify. Testimony can take place in a deposition or in front of a judge or jury. Witnesses can be lay or expert witnesses. These…
What is a Series LLC?
Series LLCs
Series LLCs are a relatively new type of entity that more and more states are embracing. Still, many experienced businesspeople are unfamiliar with series LLCs.
Below, I break down the concept of a series LLC, their benefits, and…
Are Crypto Airdrops Legal?
Over the last few years, airdrops have become much more common in the crypto space. Airdrops are often used to market or promote a crypto startup or platform. But like with so many other things in the space, their legal…
Harris Sliwoski LLP Welcomes Five Outstanding Attorneys
We are pleased to welcome five outstanding cannabis attorneys to our Washington and California offices.
Aaron Pelley, Kristin Westphal, Karen Albence, Aaron John, and Elijah Hartman have joined our law firm from Cultiva Law Group. They will continue to focus…
Expert Witnesses 101
As most litigators would tell a client, choosing the right expert in litigation can be the difference between winning and losing. I have litigated many cases and I have seen first-hand how picking the right or wrong expert can have…
Top Five Concerns When Buying a Regulated Business
Over the years, our corporate attorneys have developed a niche in a host of regulated and soon-to-be-regulated industries across the globe — everything from healthcare, to cannabis, to banking and finance, to securities regulation for Web3 and other…
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Generative and non-generative AI tools are changing the way commercial products and services are developed, marketed, and distributed to consumers. But how many are adjusting their business practices and legal strategies to account for the unique realities of modern…