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Brand Acquisition: How Twinkies Have Risen From the Grave
Where Were You the Day the Twinkie Died? Less than a year ago we were all hit with somber news. Something horrible had befallen one of our most treasured American icons. Of course, I’m talking about the death of our beloved Twinkies. As is always the case when tragedy...
Attorney Client Privilege: I’m Your Lawyer – Not Your Judge
In Court the Little Details Can Make a BIG Difference Honestly, I’ve been waiting all year to write this post related to “National Grits for Breakfast Day” coming up on September 2nd. Why have I been so eager for “National Grits for Breakfast Day?” Because of the...
Bound By Arbitration? Do You Know What It Means?
Deciding whether or not to put arbitration clauses in your contracts is more involved than deciding if you want grated parmesan on your pasta. Don’t you just love going out for Italian food? There’s nothing that makes your mouth water quite the same way as the aroma...
Update on Patents and Chocolate Chip Cookies
SCOTUS Ruled In Time For National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day An update on patents, genes, and chocolate chip cookie recipes. Back in June for National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (not to be confused with National Chocolate Chip Day which is August 4th) I told you about a...
Corporate Law: Why Corporations Are Like Hot Dogs
I'd Like My Hot Dog With a Side of Bylaws Please July is National Hot Dog Month. When you think about it, it makes total sense. In May, when we’re thrilled to be outside using the grill, creating culinary masterpieces with fire, we had National BBQ month. We still...
Some Things Don’t Mix – Like Food Courts and Diamonds
One man should have stayed away from Belgium and gotten his waffles at IHOP instead. If you didn’t get your fill of the 4th of July, you have another chance: July 21 is Independence Day for Belgium. It started back in 1831 when “a dashing but melancholy 40-year-old...
Don’t Let Your Corporate Protection Melt Away
Stay On Top of the Details or Your Corporate Protection Could Melt Like Ice Cream in July Last week I closed by asking your for a Klondike bar. Who wouldn’t? The scorching Texas summer is upon us, and like moths to a campfire we’re all drawn toward the frozen relief...
Protecting Your Trademarks Can Be a Life Saver
Creating Sparks since 1912 Several years ago, when my daughter was much younger, I told her how Life Savers made sparks in her mouth. She, of course, had to see for herself. I patiently watched and waited while she stood in front of the mirror in a darkened bathroom,...
Contract Disputes and Watermelons
Something to Think About When You’re Chin Deep in a Slice of Watermelon It’s almost time for our annual 4th of July festivities. Aside from watching fireworks, one of the biggest Independence Day traditions is cookout/picnic complete with fresh watermelon. If you’re...
Potentially Lethal Legal Combinations in Contracts
Another Reason for Fava Beans to Freak You Out The season for fava beans is now - from the spring to summer time. If you’re like me, when you hear the words “fava beans” you think of the iconic quote from Silence of the Lambs where Hannibal Lecter stares eerily at...
CAN-SPAM and Canned Spam
Tasty Spam Versus Scary SPAM Recently I was watching a rerun of Bizarre Foods: Washington, D.C. with my family. On the show, host Andrew Zimmern, eats strange and wonderful foods from all over the world. In this particular episode, he stopped off at various food...
The Blame the Bean Defense Doesn’t Work
A seed is a seed is a seed. . .unless the seed has a lawyer After having indulged in all the heavy BBQ from spring cookouts and thinking of the looming hot weather approaching, I’m craving something light - a little sushi with edamame. If you’re not familiar with it,...