Legal Insights for Business and Industry Updates

Federal District Court in New York Decides that Whether a Cryptocurrency is a Security Depends on When and How It is Sold

Aug 23, 2023 by Lonnie Finkel

On July 13, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a decision in SEC v. Ripple Labs, Inc., a closely watched cryptocurrency case involving alleged securities law violations. The court held that Ripple Labs unlawfully sold unregistered securities in violation of the Securities Act of 1933 (“Act”) when it sold […]

The Nature of Registrable Trademarks – Part 2

Aug 9, 2023 by Lonnie Finkel

This blog is the second in a series of articles Finkel Law Group is publishing to provide our readers with a broad overview of trademark law in the United States. It covers the nature of registrable trademarks under the Lanham Act and explains how to evaluate whether your desired mark is available for registration. Types […]

Bankruptcy’s Impact on the Reputation of a Family-Owned Business: Maintaining a Positive Image

Jul 28, 2023 by Ruth_Auerbach

For family-owned businesses, reputation isn’t just a corporate matter—it’s deeply personal. When financial hardship necessitates bankruptcy, many entrepreneurs fear not just the process itself but the potential stain on their family’s name and legacy. However, with the right strategies, it’s entirely possible to maintain, and even enhance, your business’s image during and after bankruptcy. 1. […]

Securing and Protecting Your Company’s Trademarks – Part 1

Jul 13, 2023 by Lonnie Finkel

This article is the first in a series of articles to provide our readers with a broad overview of trademark law in the United States. We’re here to help you with protecting your company’s trademarks. The topics the article series will cover include (1) the legal framework for trademark law in the United States, (2) the […]

What Is the Homestead Exemption in California Bankruptcy?

Jun 13, 2023 by Ruth_Auerbach

In California, the homestead exemption is a legal provision that protects a certain amount of equity in a debtor’s primary residence from being seized or sold to satisfy debts in a bankruptcy proceeding. Homestead exemptions are laws that protect you from voluntary and involuntary liens such as taxes. The exemption allows individuals to retain a […]

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