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Can You Back Out of an Oregon OREF Agreement? What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Oregon Real Estate Contracts: Backing Out of an OREF Agreement Explained
Picture this: You’ve just found your dream home in Portland, or you’ve accepted what seemed like the perfect offer on your Bend property. The paperwork is signed, champagne feels…
United States Trademarks: Foreign Equivalents and Indigenous Languages
Foreign Equivalents and Indigenous Languages in U.S. Trademark Law
Why Wawa’s “Wild Goose” Roots May Not Matter to Trademark Law—But Should
When Wawa convenience stores opened several new locations in my city, I couldn’t help but shift into trademark lawyer…
Oregon Real Estate Partition Lawsuits: What Property Co-Owners Need to Know
What Happens When Unmarried Couples Disagree About Selling a Home in Oregon?
If unmarried co-owners of a home in Oregon cannot agree on whether to sell or retain the property and there is no written co-ownership agreement, the primary legal…
Registering Arabic Trademarks in the United States: What You Need to Know
Registering Arabic Trademarks in the U.S.: What You Need to Know
Arabic, one of the world’s most widely spoken languages, plays a growing role in American life—both culturally and commercially. With around 1.4 million Arabic speakers in the U.S., it…
FREE WEBINAR: Hiring Right – Immigration Compliance for Hospitality Employers
By HS Blog
Hiring Right in Hospitality: Immigration Compliance Isn’t Optional—It’s Essential
As recent high-profile ICE investigations in Los Angeles and Southern California have shown, hospitality businesses are under growing scrutiny. Whether you run a restaurant, hotel, catering company, or food truck, understanding…
Registering Trademarks in the UK: What You Need to Know
Registering a Trademark in the UK in 2025: What Global Brands Need to Know
Navigating UK trademark registration in 2025 means understanding a legal system that has fully diverged from the EU model post-Brexit. Whether you’re filing through the UK…
U.S. Real Estate Investment for Foreign Investors: The West Coast
By Emily Chen ˘
Investing in U.S. Real Estate: The West Coast
The United States remains one of the world’s premier destinations for foreign direct investment, with its real estate sector—particularly high-end residential and commercial properties—historically functioning as a safe haven during times of…
The USPTO and PITORRO: Lessons in Branding Puerto Rican Rum
Trademarking Pitorro: A Real-World Example
I know from my LinkedIn feed that I’m not the only trademark lawyer who slips into Trademark Lawyer Mode™ while shopping or just driving around. Sometimes we wonder whether a particular mark is registered, or…
Oregon Eviction vs. Ejectment: A Guide for Property Owners
Oregon Eviction vs. Ejectment: A Guide for Property Owners
Evictions may seem straightforward, but informal living arrangements, handshake deals, or poorly written agreements can quickly spiral into legal complications. In Oregon, a routine eviction can escalate into a far more…