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Ten Employment Law Developments Every California Employer Should Know for 2021
As we all happily bid 2020 “good riddance” and enter 2021 with much-needed optimism, there are a host of recent employment laws, some in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, that California employers need to comply with.
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January 5 2021
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Putting 2020 Behind Us: Lessons from Ten Important Trademark Decisions of the Year
2020 was a big year for trademarks. Join Catherine Farrelly, Kimberly Maynard, and Rachel Santori for a discussion of ten important trademark decisions from the Federal Courts and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board covering the unlawful use doctrine, color marks, parody and the First Amendment, standing, laches, and more.
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January 4 2021
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The Regulatory Issues Madison Avenue May Face in 2021
The Wall Street Journal quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on potential updates to the Federal Trade Commission’s guides in the new year.
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December 28 2020
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New York’s Approach to Legal Service Models Too Conservative, Critics Say
Law.com quotes Tyler Maulsby on the matter of alternative legal business structures in New York.
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December 24 2020
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Google, Cartoon Network Beat Lawsuit Over Kids’ Data Collection
Law360 and Reuters mention Jeremy S. Goldman as counsel to Hasbro.
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December 23 2020
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Avoid New Trademark Email Scams
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) is the subject of some new and sophisticated email rackets.
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December 22 2020
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AICP and Unions Agree on Updated COVID-19 Commercial Production Guidelines
On December 15, 2020, the COVID-19 Commercial Production Safety and Training Protocol Agreement between the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (“AICP”) and several unions including the DGA and IATSE, went into effect along with an updated version of AICP’s COVID-19 Guidelines (also known as “Appendix A”).
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December 22 2020
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Diverse Representation: The Ten to Watch in 2021
Diverse Representation includes Marcie Cleary as one of their ten to watch in 2021.
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December 21 2020
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Strike Gold In Hollywood
Daily Beast quotes Lisa E. Davis on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent entertainment deals.
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December 21 2020
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The Impaired Lawyer: A Modern Conundrum
PLI Current: The Journal of PLI Press published Ronald C. Minkoff’s article “The Impaired Lawyer: A Modern Conundrum” which discusses the legal and ethical issues caused by an impaired lawyer using hypothetical attorneys.
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December 21 2020
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New York Extends Remote Notarization and Document Execution to January 1, 2021
By Executive Order 202.79 issued December 2, 2020, New York’s remote notarization and document execution procedures are extended through January 1, 2021.
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December 16 2020
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Can Employers Require Employees to Receive a COVID-19 Vaccination?
On December 11, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted Pfizer an Emergency Use Authorization for its COVID-19 vaccination. While this and other vaccine news is encouraging, it raises a difficult question: Can employers require employees to get the vaccine before returning to the workplace?
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December 16 2020
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‘Chernobyl’ Producer Sister Options Lydia Millet’s ‘A Children’s Bible’ For Limited Series, Tayarisha Poe To Write & Direct
Deadline mentions Frankfurt Kurnit as counsel to Tayarisha Poe.
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December 16 2020
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Thomas & Mercer Signs Three from Koontz
The Bookseller mentions Richard Heller as counsel to Dean Koontz.
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December 14 2020
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Removing Bad Reviews Might Deceive Consumers, FTC Suggests
MediaPost quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on the Federal Trade Commission’s view that removing negative reviews may mislead consumers.
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December 10 2020
Events & Education
Epic vs. Apple, Who Will Win and Why?
Sean F. Kane is on D.I.C.E. conversations panel “Epic vs. Apple, Who Will Win and Why?” discussing the claims made by Epic in its lawsuit against Apple. More information here.
December 10 2020
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Failure to Show Use on Component Goods
The INTA Bulletin published Kimberly Maynard’s article “Failure to Show Use on Component Goods.” (Behind paywall)
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December 10 2020
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Power Lawyers 2020: New York’s Top 20 Entertainment Attorneys
The Hollywood Reporter includes Lisa E. Davis and Michael Williams in its Power Lawyers list of the top entertainment attorneys in New York.
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December 9 2020
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Banana Republic Says Designer’s Font Claim Is Bananas
Law360 quotes Jeremy Goldman on a typeface dispute between Banana Republic and a design company. (Behind paywall)
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December 9 2020
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Variety’s Dealmakers Impact Report 2020: Top Negotiators That Have Kept Hollywood Humming
Variety includes Sean Jefferson in their Dealmakers Impact Report “Up Next” list for 2020.
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December 9 2020
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Folgers in Hot Water Over Servings Claims
Business Insurance includes Terri Seligman’s blog post “Do marketers need to show their work when making math-based claims? Or, how much coffee DO you need to make a good cup?” in their coverage of a class-action lawsuit against the Folger Coffee Co.
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December 9 2020
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Irish Legal 100 - 2020 Edition
Irish Legal 100 named Catherine Farrelly and Sean Kane to their list for 2020.
December 9 2020
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IAA Privacy Download with Mediaspace
Daniel M. Goldberg discusses the California Privacy Rights Act in the first edition of the IAA Privacy Download series. The International Advertising Association (IAA) and mediaspace.global launched the Privacy Download series which will share knowledge on the hottest topics in privacy law, translating complex legal issues into easy-to-understand, actionable insights…
December 9 2020
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New Southern California “Stay at Home” Order: What You Need to Know
On December 6, 2020, the California Department of Public Health placed the Southern California Region—which includes Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Diego Counties—under a Regional Stay at Home Order as a result of ICU capacity in the region dropping below 15%.
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December 8 2020
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PLI’s Social Media Conference 2021
Terri Seligman presents “Hot Topics in Social Media Advertising” during Practising Law Institute’s Virtual Social Media Conference.
December 3 2020