Supreme Court Rules that a Generic Term Combined with “.com” is Protectable
Recently the Supreme Court affirmed registration on the principal register for what appeared to be a generic term. In United States… Read More
Business Law
North Carolina Limits Liability for Businesses with a COVID-19 Safety Plan
On July 2, 2020, North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper, signed House Bill 118 into law. Session Law 2020-89 provides limited immunity… Read More
What Governor Cooper’s June 24, 2020 Executive Order Means for Businesses and Individuals
On June 24, 2020, Governor Cooper issued Executive Order No. 147, extending Phase 2 and placing new restrictions to further… Read More
COVID-19 Update: Requirements for Personal Care, Grooming, and Tattoo Businesses During the Pandemic
Personal care, grooming, and tattoo businesses must follow the operating requirements spelled out in Executive Order No. 141. Failure to… Read More
What Happened to Essential Businesses? The COVID-19 Recovery Act and Limited Immunity during Phase 2
As businesses adapt in the wake of the pandemic, they may face legal action by customers or employees related to… Read More
CSH Law Launches COVID-19 Response Team
Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP (CSH Law) announced the creation of its COVID-19 Response Team. The team is comprised of… Read More
Seven Actions for Protecting your Brand During the COVID-19 Crisis
COVID-19 is responsible for the most disruptive time for business in recent history. Not only are many small businesses under… Read More
Does a Clause in your Commercial Contract Protect you during the COVID-19 Crisis?
What in the world is a “force majeure”? The phrase “force majeure” has gotten more attention in recent weeks than… Read More
