CNIPA Now Cross-Referenceing Income, Tax Payments, for Fee Reduct
As reported by IPRlearn on March 30, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) is now cross-referencing income, tax payments,…
Year: 2026
Coalition of AGs File Complaint Challenging HUD Guidance
On March 16, a coalition of attorneys general from 15 states and the District of Columbia filed a complaint in…
10th Circuit Grants En Banc Rehearing in Challege to Colorado Opt
In a rare move signaling the significance of the dispute, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th circuit granted en…
A Guide to Investment in Venezuela and OFAC License Guidance
Over the past decade, the United States has levied one of its most far-reaching economic sanctions regimes against Venezuela targeting…
How Do We Get Out? Welcome to The Crypto Zone Part III
In Part I: Welcome To The Crypto Zone,[1] Where Are We? I reviewed the global crypto[2] landscape where people engage…
Understanding the EB-1A and EB-2 NIW Visa Application System
The Visa Bulletin is the system that controls when employment-based green cards become available. For EB-1A and EB-2 National Interest…
Full Equitable Relief Precluded by Franchisor’s Unclean Hands
The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed a district court’s partial denial of a franchisor’s request for…
BMW Models Set for Discontinuation Are Suddenly Selling Better Than Ever
Across the board, BMW North America’s sales were down for Q1 2026. But there’s an interesting second storyline here as…
Why Employers Need a Comprehensive Health Plan Compliance Review
Employer-sponsored group health plans operate at the intersection of multiple federal regulatory frameworks — ERISA, the ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, the…
Ford GT Mk IV becomes the fastest American car at the Nurburgring
The Ford GT Mk IV has just set an official lap time at the Nurburgring Nordschleife. It completed a…
Québec Court Upholds Zero‑Tolerance Firing After DUI Crash
Quick Hits The Superior Court of Québec found that an arbitration award that had overturned the dismissal of a heavy…
Unique Estate Planning Challenges for Unmarried Partners in Michi
Unmarried partners in Michigan, whether cohabitating, in long-term relationships, or otherwise committed, face unique estate planning challenges. Unlike married couples,…