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1 day ago | harris-sliwoski.com | Fred Rocafort

Table of ContentsToggleFlorida’s CHOICE Act Poised to Expand Noncompete EnforcementOn April 24, 2025, the Florida Legislature approved the Florida Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth Act, which now awaits the Governor’s signature.

3 days ago | harris-sliwoski.com | Fred Rocafort

Table of ContentsToggleTransferring Your China Trademarks: How to Move Them Safely and StrategicallyIf your China trademarks are still owned by your China entity or by one of your companies that does business with China, you are sitting on a serious risk. These trademarks are valuable IP assets—but if they’re registered inside China, they can be frozen, seized, or lost in an instant due to local legal action, government interference, or creditor claims.

4 days ago | harris-sliwoski.com | Fred Rocafort

Table of ContentsToggleLos acuerdos operativos (operating agreements) de las LLC (limited liability companies o sociedades de responsabilidad limitada) establecen cómo se gestionará dicha entidad y son equivalentes a los estatutos de una sociedad anónima. En la mayoría de los estados de EE. UU., incluidos algunos muy populares para la constitución de LLC, como Florida, Nevada y Wyoming, no se exige por ley que las LLC cuenten con un acuerdo operativo.

1 week ago | harris-sliwoski.com | Fred Rocafort

Table of ContentsToggleUnderstanding Trademark StrengthWe frequently discuss the cannabis-specific challenges that brands face when seeking trademark protection. But it’s just as important not to lose sight of the core trademark principles that apply to all businesses—especially the need for a . Clients often approach us with catchy, creative names that, unfortunately, are (or are likely to be) ineligible for trademark protection. That’s because not all trademarks are created equal.

2 weeks ago | harris-sliwoski.com | Fred Rocafort

Table of ContentsToggleCannabis businesses are usually structured as limited liability companies (LLCs)—and for good reason. LLCs offer far more flexibility than corporations, which are bound by rigid governance rules. To take advantage of this flexibility (and for many other reasons), LLC owners—called members—need a well-drafted operating agreement. Below, we look at a few critical reasons why cannabis LLCs shouldn’t operate without one.