FeaturedIntellectual PropertyTrademark Law
April 23, 2026By Kharla Salazar
Naghedi is one of several brands that have turned to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) in efforts to combat dupes in the marketplace.[i] Founded in 2016, Naghedi became known for its signature handwoven neoprene tote.[ii] Considering themselves the originators of the design, Naghedi filed a trademark application in February 2023. To qualify […]
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Executive OrderFeaturedFederal Law
September 29, 2025By Kharla Salazar
Public media was in the spotlight this summer when an Executive Order prompted the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (“CPB”) Board of Directors to terminate federal funding for the Public Broadcasting Service (“PBS”) and National Public Radio (“NPR”), outlets recognized nationwide for providing news and other programming to millions of individuals across the country. These efforts […]
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Environmental ProtectionFeaturedFederal Law
March 20, 2025By Kharla Salazar
In December 2024, the United States Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) published a report detailing its findings on textile waste and the harmful effects it has on the environment.[i] This was the first time a government agency acknowledged and provided recommendations for what is considered “one of the biggest issues facing the fashion industry.” [ii] In […]
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Environmental ProtectionFeaturedFlorida LawUncategorized
November 22, 2024By Kharla Salazar
Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax is aptly titled after its main character: a mystical, short orange being who is the guardian of a Truffula forest and speaks on behalf of the trees and all the creatures who reside there.[i] The Lorax’s appearances are purposefully timed as he swiftly appears when the first Truffula tree is chopped, […]
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