Top 10 in Law Blogs: Brexit implications, First Time for Everything, EPA hits Brewery hard.
June 27, 2016
Well it’s Monday already, and the United Kingdom really is leaving the European Union. A few law blogs take a deep dive into the potential problems Brexit will have on intellectual property in Europe.
- Keep Calm and IP On: Planning for UK IP Post-Brexit – MintzLevin’s Global IP Matters Blog makes a few predictions as to what Brexit will affect in the world of Intellectual Property.
- What does Brexit mean to your Intellectual Property in Europe? – Mark Nieds takes a look at the short and long term impact Brexit will have on Trademarks and Patents.
- What Does the Brexit Vote Mean for the Insurance Industry? – Kevin M. LaCroix of the D&O Diary takes a deep dive into all the potential implications of Brexit.
- EPA Hits Brewery Hard: Is Your Brewery In Compliance With CWA Standards? – A Pennsylvania Brewery failed to comply and will now pay a $2.8 million fine and commit over $7 million to reducing environmental impacts of its brewery operations.
- First Time For Everything – Minnesota Court of Appeals found that a DWI driver’s “consent” to a blood draw was not voluntary.
- NY Dept of Labor Proposes Drastic Changes to Employers’ Use of Direct Deposit and Payroll Cards – Reed Smith Attorney’s review the proposed rules that could force every Empire State employer to obtain re-authorizations for direct deposit from all affected employees.
- In On the Act: First Antitrust Class Action Launched in the UK – First launched under the 2015 rules allowing such claims, Schedule 8 of the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
- To serve or not to serve? – Texas State Bar Blog says medical malpractice claims and the ever-evolving Chapter 74 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code are not for the faint of heart.
- Facebook Posts And Text Messages Result In Monetary And Other Sanctions Being Imposed Against A Municipality – a contested land use case has cost the Village of Pomona and its tax payers in excess of $1.5 million in legal fees to defend
- Fallout from the Brexit Vote – Our own Zosha Millman looks into what industries will be most impacted by Brexit.
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