Writings by Michael J. Sheppeard

Michael J. Sheppeard has nearly two decades of experience serving as counsel to clients in a broad range of industries. He represents clients on an international scale in a wide variety of legal matters including corporate and business transactions

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Overview of Cryptocurrency Litigation for Investors

The rapid growth of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets has opened up new and potentially lucrative investment opportunities. However, the same factors driving innovation in this space have also created fertile ground for scams and fraudulent practices. Bad actors often exploit the general lack of understanding surrounding blockchain technology, using cryptocurrency’s anonymity and gaps in […]

Author: Michael J. Sheppeard

September 13, 2024

Navigating Blockchain Compliance

With blockchain compliance regulations still evolving, many clients ask whether compliance can be simplified. The cryptocurrency industry is still in the early stages of maturation, which creates legal uncertainties moving forward. However, at the pace of development within the industry, regulators and courts struggle to meet the developments with a cohesive legal framework that market […]

Author: Michael J. Sheppeard

September 10, 2024

Corporate Governance Explained

With corporations subject to increased scrutiny from investors, consumers, and regulators, the importance of corporate governance law has never been greater. Among its many benefits, strong corporate governance helps businesses operate more efficiently, manage risk, and safeguard against legal and reputational harm. What Is Corporate Governance Law? The term “corporate governance” broadly refers to the […]

Author: Michael J. Sheppeard

March 11, 2024

Demystifying the New York General Partnership Dissolution Requirements

Given the prevailing use of limited liability companies, general partnerships have become increasingly rare, typically being relegated to industries like finance and real estate. Notwithstanding this, the dissolution of a general partnership is no less difficult. To best navigate the complexities, it is important to work with an experienced attorney who ensures that you follow […]

Author: Michael J. Sheppeard

March 8, 2024

Demystifying the Dissolution Process: New York Limited Liability Companies

Choosing to exit a business in which you hold an ownership stake can be a difficult decision. Once you have made that decision, however, there is a series of complex steps to take to ensure a clean break. It is important to follow the appropriate processes and procedures to avoid mistakes and prevent future pain. […]

Author: Michael J. Sheppeard

March 6, 2024

Supreme Court Limits Lanham Act’s Extraterritorial Application

In a recent milestone ruling, SCOTUS held that the Lanham Act cannot be invoked as a remedy for instances of trademark infringement that transpire exclusively beyond the borders of the United States. In a recent milestone ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Abitron Austria GmbH, et al. v. Hetronic International, Inc (“Abitron”) that the Lanham […]

Author: Michael J. Sheppeard

August 23, 2023

Corporate Governance Issues to Watch for 2023

The rapid evolution of corporate governance trends witnessed in the United States over the past few years is expected to continue in 2023… The rapid evolution of corporate governance trends witnessed in the United States over the past few years is expected to continue in 2023. As corporations grapple with complex corporate governance matters including […]

Author: Michael J. Sheppeard

January 20, 2023

Claim Preclusion Leads to Early Win in Trademark Suit

Could Prior TTAB Decisions Come Back to Haunt You? Claim Preclusion Leads to Early Win in Trademark Suit Over Diesel Marks The apparel and lifestyle brand Diesel recently won summary judgment on its trademark infringement and dilution claims against Diesel Power Gear LLC (“DPG”), a company featured on the Discovery Channel reality TV show Diesel […]

Author: Michael J. Sheppeard

November 8, 2022

Trademark Infringement

What Amendments to Wage Transparency Law Represent for NYC Employers

On May 12, 2022, Mayor Eric Adams signed an amended version of the New York City Pay Transparency Law, which was slated to take effect on May 15, 2022. On May 12, 2022, Mayor Eric Adams signed an amended version of the New York City Pay Transparency Law, which was slated to take effect on […]

Author: Michael J. Sheppeard

June 16, 2022

New York

Do You Have an Exit Strategy for The Startup?

While it may seem counterintuitive to devise an exit strategy while you are still working to grow your startup, being proactive can help ensure that you can reap the benefits of all your hard work... While it may seem counterintuitive to devise an exit strategy while you are still working to grow your startup, being […]

Author: Michael J. Sheppeard

May 4, 2022

Start-Ups

Russia-Ukraine Crisis Brings Force Majeure Clauses Back into the Spotlight

Russia-Ukraine Crisis Brings Force Majeure As the impact of the Ukraine-Russia crisis continues to spread, businesses may again need to revisit their contracts to determine how force majeure clauses may impact their contractual rights and obligations... Many businesses received a crash course in force majeure clauses during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the impact of the […]

Author: Michael J. Sheppeard

March 18, 2022

Contracts

FTC Settles Enforcement Action Against Retailer for Failing to Post Negative Online Reviews

For online retailers, it is important to take the bad with the good when it comes to online reviews... For online retailers, it is important to take the bad with the good when it comes to online reviews. If not, you could face enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC recently announced that […]

Author: Michael J. Sheppeard

February 16, 2022

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