JMBM Articles

Intellectual Property Thomson Reuters: Wearable technology: Brand Implications and Strategies

Rod Berman’s white paper, “Wearable technology: Brand Implications and Strategies” was published by Thomson Reuters in July 2015. An excerpt follows: Wristbands that record and analyze your physical activity. Gloves that help manufacturing workers work smarter. Glasses that put a world of information and communication in your line of sight. These are just a few examples of the “wearable […]

Family Office Haute Living: Jay Leno on Cars, the Concours & Comedy

Tim Lappen discussed Jay Leno’s unique car collection and this August’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in his article ‘Jay Leno on Cars, the Concours & Comedy’ published by Haute Living.

Global Hospitality Group® Hotel Online: US Supreme Court Voids LA Ordinance Requiring Hotel Operators to Turn Over Guest Records on Demand

Jim Butler’s article, “US Supreme Court Voids LA Ordinance Requiring Hotel Operators to Turn Over Guest Records on Demand” was published by Hotel Online. The article details the City of Los Angeles v. Patel case, Los Angeles City code’s provisions, the history of the challenge in the District Court, appeals to the Ninth Circuit, and […]

Labor & Employment Daily Journal: Employers Must Prepare to be Ambushed by Unions

Marta Fernandez and Patricia DeSantis wrote the article “Employers Must Prepare to be Ambushed by Unions,” published in the Daily Journal.

Litigation and Regulatory and Enforcement Group California Decision Expands Actuary’s Potential Liability Based on Aiding and Abetting Theory

The recently published California decision in Nasrawi v. Buck Consultants LLC, issued by the Court of Appeal, Sixth District, has the potential to expand an actuarial firm’s liability well beyond its current limits under California law.[1] In Nasrawi, the appellate court reversed a trial court order which sustained a demurrer filed by defendants Buck Consultants […]

Entertainment and Taxation Los Angeles Lawyer: Tax Residency Issues for Filmmakers, Actors, and Musicians in California

Brad Cohen co-wrote the article titled “Tax Residency Issues for Filmmakers, Actors, and Musicians in California” that was published in the Los Angeles Lawyer magazine

Environmental, Government and Land Use ABA’s Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources: Statewide Permitting Mandates Begin to Turn the Tide on Solar’s Increasing Soft Costs

Daniel Freedman’s article “Statewide Permitting Mandates Begin to Turn the Tide on Solar’s Increasing Soft Costs” in this month’s ABA’s Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources.

White Collar Defense & Investigations Law360: Major Changes Coming To Sentencing Guidelines For Fraud

An article authored by Vince Farhat titled “Major Changes Coming To Sentencing Guidelines For Fraud,” was published by Law360.

Global Hospitality Group® 4Hoteliers: The Shrinking Terms of Hotel Management Agreements

Jim Butler and Mark Adams’ article, ‘The Shrinking Terms of Hotel Management Agreements’ was published by 4Hoteliers.

Investment Capital Law Group Hospitality Net: EB-5 Financing for Hotel Development

Cathy Holmes’ article, ‘EB-5 Financing for Hotel Development’ was republished by Hospitality Net.