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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published Recognizing Common Scams in response to an increase in trademark scams as more individuals and businesses rely on digital filings. The publication provides essential guidance to help applicants identify fraudulent activity and protect their intellectual property rights.

• Learn how Trademarks protect your brand and business identity • Understand the Trademark application process from start to finish • Get tips on avoiding common mistakes when filing • Discover free USPTO resources for entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators

Understanding the Shadow Docket and Its Impact on BusinessesIn the U.S. legal system, the “shadow docket” or “emergency docket” refers to decisions made by the Supreme Court outside of its formal, publicly argued cases. Unlike the Court’s regular docket, which involves detailed written opinions and oral arguments, the shadow docket handles emergency applications, stays, and procedural motions, often issued without full explanation or public hearing.

California has strict rules about tenant security deposits that all residential landlords and property managers