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What Cannabis and Cannabis-based Product Companies Need to Know about Federal Trademark Registration

September 3, 2019
Justin M. Hardy
TMC (Trademark, Marketing & Copyright) Blog
In 66% of the states in the United States, plus the District of Columbia, some level of marijuana use is legal under state law. In even more states, other cannabis-based products — such as CBD oil — are legal to some degree. Under federal law, however, cannabis remains a schedule 1 drug, which means that federal law says it has no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. That puts cannabis-based product companies in a tough spot with respect to protection of their trademarks.
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Allison Parker to Present During Ediscovery Webinar

July 23, 2019
Firm News
Bell, Davis & Pitt attorney Allison Buckner Parker will present in a webinar on “Discoverable Communication Beyond the Email” on July 29 from 2–3 p.m. EST (1–2 p.m. CST). Email has been at the heart of ediscovery, but ediscovery in 2019 also includes text messages, social chats and communications using other online apps. This session will cover recent case law on electronic communication as well as best practices for collecting and planning a review of digital evidence.
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Colleen Byers and Jason James to Present "Effective Advocacy in Mediation and Arbitration"

June 13, 2019
Mediation & Arbitration Blog Firm News
Colleen Byers and Jason James, both attorneys and mediators at Bell, Davis & Pitt, will present on "Effective Advocacy in Mediation and Arbitration" to Forsyth County Bar Association members on Monday, July 8. Attendees will receive a 1-hour Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit.  This session will explore how to make the most of mediation and arbitration on behalf of your clients, including:

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