By Martin I. Eisenstein and Nathaniel A. Bessey, Brann & Isaacson There have been a number of developments in the last month or so in the large states that warrant a new column on this subject. The common theme is an effort by states and local jurisdictions to use the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 2018 decision in South Dakota […]
By Kevin R. Haley, Stacy O. Stitham, and Adam Mooney, Brann & Issacson Here are some quick answers to common questions we hear from clients concerned about protecting their brands in the online age. Q: We periodically find our copyrighted content or trademarks being improperly used on online marketplaces – what should we know about the law […]
By Martin I. Eisenstein & Jamie Szal, Brann & Isaacson The Colorado Legislature recently adopted a unique fee on all retail sales delivered to an address in Colorado by means of any motorized vehicle – from local delivery in company vehicles to delivery by common carrier across state lines. The Centennial State is the first […]
By George S. Isaacson & Martin I. Eisenstein, Brann & Isaacson So you thought you were set now that you have dealt with sales tax collection in the many states? Unfortunately, as Winston Churchill said, “This is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. It may be the end of […]
By David Bertoni, Partner, Brann & Isaacson Long a staple of retail selling, reference price advertising — shorthand for promotions that include a reference to a higher price, which is often “slashed” through — has generated more than its share of state and federal investigations and class action lawsuits. These include a highly-publicized case brought by California […]
By Martin Eisenstein and Eamonn Hart of Brann & Isaacson If you sell gift cards, you may not be aware of the special legal rules that apply to their sale. What may catch you by surprise are the potential exposures to your business if you do not take suitable measures to address such laws. This article provides […]