The Thread - Financial News with a Twist!

Is a merger or acquisition a possibility for your business? Merger and acquisition activity remains high as the market enters the third quarter. Private equity continues to buy up companies ranging from circus acts to office supplies, and even online retail

What will you do if your marriage is ending? June is a popular time for weddings. This month also marks the 50th anniversary of Loving v. Virginia, the U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down the ban on interracial marriages,

How will recent Supreme Court decisions impact future patent litigation? Two recent Supreme Court decisions are likely to change the patent litigation landscape. The Court’s unanimous decision in T.C. Heartland LLC v. Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC will limit the

What will you do when your business is interrupted? The list of calamities that can upend a business is constantly expanding. Recent headlines detailed unexpected losses due to a range of causes, from possible arson to cyber attacks to successful

What is the most important question to answer in an IP dispute? While recent IP cases in the news have focused on ownership rights, from Prince’s last EP to the copyright to Abbott and Costello’s iconic “Who’s on First” routine,

Will you be ready when tragedy sparks litigation? June 12 will mark the first anniversary of the horrific killings at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, and litigation on behalf of victims has begun. In late March, 2017, a federal suit was

Are you ready for the next crisis in subprime loans? Last week, the Fed raised short term interest rates. While some observers may worry that rising rates will stall further economic growth, higher rates will offer positive benefits for some

Do you know how much your business is losing to piracy and counterfeiting? The recently released 2017 Update to the IP Commission Report on the theft of intellectual property estimates the loss to the U.S. economy may be as high

Is the Patent Trial and Appeal Board the right forum for your patent matter? Last week, more than a year after the CRISPR patent interference action began, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board decided the dispute in favor of the

Are you in control of your brand? The idea of branding is no longer limited to a company’s products. Now individuals can be brands—and not just celebrities and professional athletes. The deals you make can increase the value of your