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What Buyers Need to Know About Acquiring AI Companies in Data-Sensitive Industries

Posted on June 13, 2025

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) always come with risk, especially when intellectual property (IP) and sensitive data are involved. But if the company you’re acquiring develops AI…

What Business Owners Need to Know About Mergers & Acquisitions Insurance

Posted on June 2, 2025

If you’re a business owner preparing to sell—or considering buying—a business, there’s one tool you may not be familiar with but should be: M&A insurance. Mergers…

Blog | Employment Law

Hiring in the Age of Deepfakes and AI Interviews for Small Business

Posted on May 23, 2025

Small business leaders are already evolving their leadership strategies to include generative AI, from internal communication to how they hire. Generative AI promises to boost efficiency…

Blog | Intellectual Property Law

Judge Lets Landmark Lawsuit Against OpenAI Move Forward

Posted on April 14, 2025

On March 26, 2025, U.S. District Judge Sidney Stein ruled that a copyright lawsuit from The New York Times and several other media organizations against OpenAI…

Blog | Intellectual Property Law

The Ball Is in Your Court: Lessons from the Latest Netflix Copyright Dispute

Posted on March 24, 2025

Creative assets exchange countless hands between studios, writers, and producers in the film industry. The latest high-profile case involves Netflix, LeBron James, and screenwriter Rob Grabow,…

The New Texas Business Courts: What Business Owners Need to Know

Posted on March 17, 2025

Texas business owners should prepare for a significant shift in how high-value commercial disputes are handled. In 2023, the Texas Legislature authorized the creation of Texas…

Blog | Commercial Litigation

Drake vs. UMG: The Legal Battle Behind the Rap Feud

Posted on February 18, 2025

The 2025 Super Bowl halftime show was unforgettable — not just for the music, but for the legal drama it reignited. Kendrick Lamar’s performance of Not…

Blog | Intellectual Property Law

Business Implications of the FTC’s Tougher Privacy Protections

Posted on January 30, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized significant updates to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA), reinforcing protections for children’s data and empowering parents with…

Could You Make This Mistake with Your Small Business?

Posted on January 30, 2025

Running a business comes with countless responsibilities; even the most diligent owners can let important details fall through the cracks. Unfortunately, even a single oversight can…