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In a significant legal development, a federal judge in Texas has cleared the way for X Corp., formerly Twitter and now owned by Elon Musk, to take its defamation and...
The Freelancer's Dilemma: Is an S Corp or LLC Better for Your California Business?
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Selecting the optimal business entity type is a crucial step for California freelancers launching their own venture, as it impacts key aspects like taxes, liability, and operations. For many freelancers,...
Fashion Showdown: Inside the Legal Battle Between SHEIN and Temu
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Corporate Formalities in S Corporations: Essential Practices for Compliance
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The FTC's Review Rule Bombshell: Kiss Your Fake Followers and Reviews Goodbye or Face the Legal Consequences
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The FTC’s new rule on the use of consumer reviews and testimonials aims to crack down on deceptive practices involving fake reviews, undisclosed paid endorsements, and review suppression. Understanding the...
Malibu's Eroding Paradise: Billionaire's Wage Legal Sand War in Broad Beach
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For two well-heeled residents of Broad Beach in Malibu, California, questions of ownership, access, and community have erupted into all-out legal warfare with the filing of a lawsuit in Los...
Court Allows Key Copyright Claims to Proceed in Groundbreaking AI Art Lawsuit
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From Fun to Fracture: Lawsuit Alleges Museum of Ice Cream's Sprinkle Pool is a Hazard
August 12, 2024
When Jeremy Shorr took his daughter to the Museum of Ice Cream in New York City on March 31, 2023, he expected a carefree day of sweet fun. Instead, he...