Publications

Many federal trademark applications are filed on an intent-to-use basis, which means that the applicant has not yet begun to use the mark in connection with its business activities to brand, market, and sell its products. However, in order to complete the trademark registration process, it is necessary to demonstrate […]

The General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) establishes protections for the privacy and security of personal data regarding individuals in the European Economic Area countries (all European Union member states, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein – referred to for purposes of the GDPR as the “EU”). The GDPR became effective on May […]

On June 21, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair,1 with significant tax consequences for the future of e-commerce. The Court overturned the “physical presence rule” required by a previous case, holding that a physical presence in a taxing state is no longer […]

On May 3, 2018 Baird Holm published “New Nebraska Law LB 931 Aims to Reduce Prescription Opioid Abuse” in its Health Law Newsletter. The article incorrectly stated that the obligation to discuss the potential dangers of Schedule II controlled substances and other opiates not listed in Schedule II only applies […]

Under LB 913, it will now be a crime to assault a Nebraska health care professional with a bodily fluid. The bill was passed in the most recent session of the Nebraska Legislature and goes into effect on July 19, 2018. Prior to the enactment of LB 913, it was […]