U.S. Trademark Fee Changes and Increases Coming January 18, 2025—What...
By Sabrina Larson and Katherine Gianelli The United States Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) has issued its Final Rule with adjusted filing fees at all stages of trademark application and maintenance...
View ArticleCalifornia Environmental Quality Act: Legislation, Case Law & Practice Tips
Join Coblentz partner Megan Jennings on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 for CLE International’s CEQA Conference. Megan will discuss best practices and tips for project descriptions and alternatives. For...
View ArticleFred Alvarez Honored with SF La Raza Cruz Reynoso Award
Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP partner Fred Alvarez was honored as the recipient of the 2024 Cruz Reynoso Lifetime Achievement Award by the San Francisco La Raza Lawyers Association. The annual...
View ArticleCorporate Transparency Act Blocked Nationwide by Texas Court
On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, a Texas federal judge granted a preliminary injunction halting the continuing implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its beneficial ownership...
View ArticleCharitable Income Tax Deductions and Planning for 2025
Join Coblentz partner Jennifer Scharre on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 as she co-presents the Stafford webinar “Charitable Income Tax Deductions and Planning for 2025.” She will discuss income tax...
View ArticlePlanners Plan and Litigators Laugh: How Will a Court Interpret Your Well...
Join Coblentz partner Jennifer Scharre on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 for the Bar Association of San Francisco MCLE program “Planners Plan and Litigators Laugh: How Will a Court Interpret Your Well...
View ArticleProbate and Trust Litigation Year in Review – 2025
Join Coblentz partner Frank Busch on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 as he co-presents the Bar Association of San Francisco MCLE program “Probate and Trust Litigation Year in Review – 2025.” This online...
View ArticlePlanners Plan and Litigators Laugh: What a Court Will Do with Your Well...
On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Coblentz partner Jennifer Scharre will present “Planners Plan and Litigators Laugh: What a Court Will Do With Your Well Intentioned Plan” for the San Francisco Estate...
View ArticleSurvey of Significant 2024 Real Estate Cases
Join Coblentz partner Skye Langs on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 as she co-presents the Bar Association of San Francisco program “Survey of Significant 2024 Real Estate Cases.” This program will cover...
View ArticleHarry O’Brien Honored as Member of the Year by the Golden Gate – San...
Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP partner Harry O’Brien was honored as Member of the Year by the Golden Gate – San Francisco chapter of the Lambda Alpha International (LAI) Land Economics Society....
View ArticleCorporate Transparency Act to Remain Enjoined Pending US Appeal
On December 23, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit stayed the nationwide injunction that temporarily halted enforcement of and compliance with the Corporate Transparency...
View ArticleUPDATE: US Appeals Court Pauses CTA and BOI Reporting – Again
On December 26, 2024, a Fifth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals panel officially reversed the decision from just three days ago and reinstated an injunction blocking the reporting deadline for...
View ArticleCoblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP Names Bina Patel to the Partnership
San Francisco, CA January 1, 2025 – Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP is pleased to announce the election of Bina Patel to the firm’s partnership, effective January 1, 2025. “We are thrilled to...
View ArticleIRS Tax Relief for Southern California Wildfire Victims
In light of the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, we want to take a moment to express our deep concern for all those affected by this devastating disaster. Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by...
View ArticleSabrina Larson Recognized in the WTR 1000 2025
Partner Sabrina Larson has been recognized as a leading trademark professional in the 2025 edition of the World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000 guide. Sabrina focuses on trademark and copyright clearance,...
View ArticleBizwomen Mentoring Monday
On Monday, February 24, 2025, Tay Via will serve as a mentor during the San Francisco Business Times’ Bizwomen Mentoring Monday event. More details are available here. The post Bizwomen Mentoring...
View Article2024 Case Law Update
On Friday, March 7, 2025, Kiana Araghi and Skye Langs will present a 2024 real estate case law update during the California Lawyers Association Real Property Law Retreat and Women in Commercial Leasing...
View ArticleRisk Management in Commercial Leases: Insurance, Indemnity & Waiver of...
On Saturday, March 8, real estate partner Caitlin Connell will present “Risk Management in Commercial Leases: Insurance, Indemnity & Waiver of Subrogation” during the California Lawyers Association...
View ArticleWhat We’re Reading, Watching, and Listening To: February 2025
A roundup of news and multimedia from the Unfamiliar Terrain team: San Francisco Why Mission Bay is recovering faster than anywhere else in San Francisco (SF Standard): The redeveloped neighborhood is...
View ArticleSummary of Select 2024 California Real Estate and Land Use Cases Impacting...
On January 21, 2025, Coblentz litigation partner Skye Langs presented for the Bar Association of San Francisco’s Real Property section on the following real estate and land use cases from 2024: Working...
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