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05/29/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing volunteers Jaime Berman, Vanessa Charles, Jeff Chery, Olivia Jaffe, Penelope Keane, Meichelle MacGregor, Reanna Prashad, and Lauren Maquet-Diafouka for their incredible work serving meals to homeless and hungry New Yorkers at the Bowery Mission last Thursday! We appreciate your selflessness and dedication to helping our community.

05/29/2026

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - Civil Rights Advocates: Dale Minami and Minoru Yasui

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we highlight the lives of Dale Minami and Minoru Yasui (1916-1986) Asian American attorneys have played a critical role in shaping the United States’ civil rights landscape, often challenging government overreach, and discrimination through the courts. Among the most influential are Dale Minami and Minoru Yasui, whose work—decades apart—helped expose injustices related to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II and reinforced the importance of constitutional protections.

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Asian American attorneys have played a critical role in shaping the United States’ civil rights landscape, often challenging government overreach and discrimination through the courts.

05/28/2026

Deborah Squiers will chair and Robert English will speak at PLI’s Fundamentals of Trademark Law in the Global Marketplace 2026 CLE program

Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman (“CLL”) partner and the head of its Trademark Group Deborah Squiers will again chair PLI’s Fundamentals of Trademark Law in the Global Marketplace 2026 CLE program.

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Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman (“CLL”) partner and the head of its Trademark Group Deborah Squiers will again chair PLI’s Fundamentals of Trademark Law in the Global Marketplace 2026 CLE program.

05/27/2026

Celebrating Jewish-American Heritage Month - Bella Savitzky Abzug: A Jewish-American Pioneer for Law and Justice

In honor of Jewish-American Heritage Month, we highlight the life of Bella Savitzky Abzug (1920–1998), a pioneering Jewish-American lawyer, activist, and public official whose career was defined by fearless advocacy and a commitment to justice. Known for her powerful voice in the courtroom and in Congress, Abzug’s work advanced civil rights, women’s equality, and democratic participation, leaving a lasting mark on American law and public life.

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In honor of Jewish-American Heritage Month, we highlight the life of Bella Savitzky Abzug (1920–1998), a pioneering Jewish-American lawyer, activist, and public official whose career was defined by fearless advocacy and a commitment to justice. Known for her powerful voice in the courtroom and in ...

05/26/2026

Remembering and honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. This Memorial Day, we pause with gratitude for their service, courage, and sacrifice.

05/21/2026

Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman is Hosting a Musical Association of Corporate Counsel Copyright Program

Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman (CLL) is hosting a musical Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) continuing legal education (CLE) program titled “Copyright Cabaret” - a unique event where showtunes meet copyright law!

Join us at Connolly's Pub & Restaurant in Times Square on June 18, 2026, from 6:00 - 8:30 PM ET, as we explore copyright basics through live performances by the CLL Broadway Singers. Enjoy an open bar, appetizers, Broadway trivia, and prizes while earning 1 NY CLE credit.

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https://www.cll.com/newsroom-events-86921

Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman (CLL) is hosting a musical Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) continuing legal education (CLE) program titled “Copyright Cabaret” - a unique event where showtunes meet copyright law!

05/18/2026

From Washington to San Francisco: CLL Attorneys Attend AIPLA Meetings

Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman (CLL) Chair Kieran Doyle attended the 2026 AIPLA Spring Meeting in San Francisco, California from May 13 to 15. The theme of the meeting was “The Future of IP in an AI-Driven World: Opportunities and Safeguards.” This follows the AIPLA Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. last fall, which was attended by CLL attorneys, Jeffrey Chery, Maria Scungio, and Anastasia Zhadina. While in Washington, Anastasia also attended the AIPLA IP Practice in Japan Committee pre-meeting and a Japan Patent Attorneys Association (JPAA) reception at the Japanese Embassy.

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Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman (CLL) Chair Kieran Doyle attended the 2026 AIPLA Spring Meeting in San Francisco, California from May 13 to 15.  The theme of the meeting was “The Future of IP in an AI-Driven World: Opportunities and Safeguards.” This follows the AIPLA Annual Meeting in Washington, D....

05/14/2026

Trademark Law Alert - New Celebrity Weapon: Trademarks v. Artificial Intelligence

Taylor Swift, Matthew McConaughey, and perhaps others, are lining up trademark rights to fight against unauthorized artificial intelligence-generated images, sounds, and catchphrases associated with them.

These new uses for trademark rights are intended to supplement traditional trademark rights, rights of publicity, copyright rights, and state laws that regulate specific unauthorized AI activities.

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https://www.cll.com/newsroom-news-174034

                                  Taylor Swift                                          Matthew McConaughey                  Usain Bolt

05/13/2026

Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman Attorneys Connect with Global Trademark Professionals at 2026 INTA Annual Meeting in London

A team of Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman attorneys attended the 2026 International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting in London, England, from May 2–6, joining brand owners, in‑house counsel, and trademark professionals from around the world for one of the industry’s premier global gatherings. CLL was represented by Jeffrey Chery, Lou Ederer, Joelle Milov, Joel Karni Schmidt, Maria Scungio, Adam Siegartel, and Deborah Squiers, who spent the week engaging with clients, friends and colleagues, exchanging insights on emerging brand and enforcement issues, and contributing to ongoing conversations shaping the future of trademark law.

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https://www.cll.com/newsroom-news-174032

A team of Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman attorneys attended the 2026 International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting in London, England, from May 2–6, joining brand owners, in‑house counsel, and trademark professionals from around the world for one of the industry’s premier global gatheri...

05/08/2026

Wishing a very Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms who inspire us through their strength, kindness, and unwavering dedication every day. 💐🌷🌸