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SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations Begins Conducting Targeted Reviews Related to Crypto-Assets

By Stark & Stark on August 24th, 2018

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) are now conducting examinations of investment advisers concerning “crypto-assets,” which they define to include crypto-currency, initial coin offerings, distributed ledger technology, blockchain or any related products, and pooled investment vehicles investing in these assets or… Continue reading →

Aretha Franklin is Reported to Not Have Left Behind a Will

By Stark & Stark on August 22nd, 2018

Posted in Business & Commercial Law

Last week, Aretha Franklin passed away at 76 due to advanced pancreatic cancer. This week, reports have been coming in claiming that the Queen of Soul had died without a Will or Trust. According to her long-standing attorney, Don Wilson, he had requested that she establish a trust numerous times,… Continue reading →

Granddaughter & Great-Grandson of Harley-Davidson Co-Founder to Present at Roar to the Shore & DelMarVa

By Stark & Stark on August 22nd, 2018

Posted in Personal Injury

Stark & Stark will be heading to the beach to meet everyone at the 2018 Roar to the Shore and DelMarVa Bike Week this September. While at both events, we will have with us the granddaughter and great-grandson of Harley-Davidson co-founder Walter Davidson as our guest speakers, Jean Davidson and… Continue reading →

Trademark Registration of Colors—Stay Mellow, Yellow

By Stark & Stark on August 17th, 2018

Posted in Business & Commercial Law

As you may have read in our last article, a color or a color scheme can sometimes fall under a company’s trademark if they can prove its distinctiveness. However, what isn’t enough to meet the trademark threshold? General Mills sought registration of the predominant, yellow color of its well-known Cheerios… Continue reading →

Stark & Stark Investment Management & Securities Practice Group Submits a Comment Letter to the SEC on Recent Rule Proposals

By Stark & Stark on August 15th, 2018

Posted in Business & Commercial Law

Stark & Stark’s Investment Management & Securities Practice Group submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (“SEC”) in response to the SEC’s proposed interpretation of the standard of conduct under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. While Stark & Stark largely agreed with the SEC’s proposed interpretation… Continue reading →

EMS Bankruptcy Preference Complaints: Trade Creditors Protect Yourselves

By Stark & Stark on August 15th, 2018

Posted in Business & Commercial Law

In the last few days, hundreds of bankruptcy complaints against trade creditors were filed by bankrupt Chapter 11 debtor VRG Liquidating, LLC (formerly EMS) (docket 16-10971). The crux of the complaints that many businesses will be shortly served concern “preferences,” requesting the return of money received from bankrupt debtors 90… Continue reading →

Can College Loans Be Required In a Marital Settlement Agreement?

By Stark & Stark on August 14th, 2018

Posted in Business & Commercial Law

During a divorce, many topics are covered in the Marital Settlement Agreement, and many more when the divorcing couple have children together. This can include child support as well as future college contributions. Depending on the agreement, the divorcing parties may specifically determine the percentages that each will pay for… Continue reading →

More Retail Chapter 11 Filings – Thomasville & Chevys Stakeholders File for Bankruptcy; Mattress Firm Appears to be Next

By Stark & Stark on August 10th, 2018

Posted in Business & Commercial Law

Within the last week, two (2) retailers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Heritage Home Group LLC and Real Mex Restaurants. Heritage originally emerged after a 2013 bankruptcy of the Thomasville, Broyhill, and Lane furniture brands, and Rex Mex operates Chevys Fresh Mex, El Torito, and other full-service restaurant brands…. Continue reading →

Trademark Registration of Colors—Only Once in a Blue Moon

By Stark & Stark on August 7th, 2018

Posted in Business & Commercial Law

The average consumer has probably heard of terms like “trademark” and “copyright” before, but what falls under trademark? Do colors or color schemes fall under the category of a trademark? The answer may surprise you. Trademarks and service marks are “any word, name, symbol, or device, or of any combination… Continue reading →

Right of Sub-Contractor to Sue Upper Tier Contractor

By Stark & Stark on August 3rd, 2018

Posted in Business & Commercial Law

In this blog we will explore the basic concept as to when a lower tier contractor can sue an upper tier contractor. The generally well accepted principal of law is that a contractor can only sue a party with whom it has a direct contractual relationship. In other words, unless… Continue reading →

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Recent Blog Posts

SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations Begins Conducting Targeted Reviews Related to Crypto-Assets

Aretha Franklin is Reported to Not Have Left Behind a Will

Granddaughter & Great-Grandson of Harley-Davidson Co-Founder to Present at Roar to the Shore & DelMarVa

Trademark Registration of Colors—Stay Mellow, Yellow

Stark & Stark Investment Management & Securities Practice Group Submits a Comment Letter to the SEC on Recent Rule Proposals

EMS Bankruptcy Preference Complaints: Trade Creditors Protect Yourselves

Can College Loans Be Required In a Marital Settlement Agreement?

More Retail Chapter 11 Filings – Thomasville & Chevys Stakeholders File for Bankruptcy; Mattress Firm Appears to be Next

Trademark Registration of Colors—Only Once in a Blue Moon

Right of Sub-Contractor to Sue Upper Tier Contractor

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