The above comparison of two trademarks was presented on Page 22 of Apple Inc.’s trademark Opposition to the registration of the pear logo owned by Super Healthy Kids, Inc. (“SHK”). SHK wants to use its pear logo in connection with their service that educates people to prepare nutritious meals for kids by marketing an online
Law360 featured Braden Perry, among other experts, in an article on Scotiabank feeling the wrath of a regulator scorned. Canada’s Bank of Nova Scotia, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and federal prosecutors recently reached a settlement of $127 million over an alleged eight-year precious metals spoofing scheme. The Scotiabank was lauded by the CFTC
Braden Perry, among other experts, was quoted in The Philadelphia Inquirer on the $50M taxpayer-backed coronavirus loan to Poconos casino. The Scranton-area bank directed by Louis A. DeNaples recently handed out the biggest loan yet for $50 million. This taxpayer-backed program was created to help mid-sized businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Mount Airy Casino Resort
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced the filing of charges against 20 entities for making false and misleading claims of having CFTC registration and National Futures Association (NFA) membership required to offer services related to trading in foreign exchange (forex), digital assets, and derivatives. The complaints are listed below: Complaint & Notice: bitfx24option.com Complaint
Global Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers, published by Cannabis Law Report and Cannabis Law Journal, is designed to give direct access to the most experienced cannabis/hemp legal experts around the world. This directory provides a list of the best of the best that specialize in cannabis the law & regulation. The Global Top 200 Editorially Selected
Decrypt featured Braden Perry, among other experts, in an article on why banks block cryptocurrency transactions. Over a decade after the inception of Bitcoin and most banks continue to block cryptocurrency transactions. The reason for this varies between jurisdiction and bank. Some banks are choosing to block crypto transactions for legal reasons. For example, China
Forbes featured Braden Perry, among other experts, in an article on the PR error that might absolve Kodak of insider trading charges. On July 28th, the Trump administration announced it was asking Kodak to devote some of its underutilized capacity to begin the manufacture of advanced pharmaceutical ingredients. The government agreed to award Kodak with
Congratulations Larissa Butler on being named a 2020 Unsung Legal Hero by Missouri Lawyers Media. We are so proud to have Larissa as part of our team! Not many law offices can claim an ex-Marine as firm administrator. Larissa Butler — Sgt. Lari around the office — joined Kennyhertz Perry three years ago as a
When assessing business financing options, there is one solution that has been growing in popularity over the last few years. John Kennyhertz, a Kansas City business attorney, addresses the benefits of convertible notes and how it works to provide funding for a business. With security and payment terms, convertible notes give investors the ability to
Kennyhertz Perry attorney Mit Winter recently led a webinar on potential college athlete name, image, and likeness laws and college athlete compensation. In the webinar, he covered the state-level NIL bills that have already been passed, potential federal NIL bills, potential NAIA and NCAA legislation, things universities can do to prepare for when NIL compensation
The Big 12, Big Ten, SEC, ACC, and Pac-12 (Power 5 or Autonomy 5) have released a summary of a proposed federal college athlete name, image, and likeness (NIL) bill that they refer to as the Student-Athlete Equity Act of 2020. It is not yet clear if or when the bill will be introduced in
Kennyhertz Perry attorney Ben Tompkins recently co-presented at a CLE for the KCMBA on the intersection of tax and other areas of the law. As lawyers work with their clients to navigate the impact of COVID-19 on their businesses, it is now more important than ever to understand and provide advice concerning the potential tax consequences of
