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A woman-owned boutique law firm offering BigLaw experience with the nimbleness and efficiency of a small firm.

We work with a wide array of clients from individuals to emerging growth-oriented businesses, as well as larger and more established clients.

10/14/2026

When a business shares proprietary designs, technical information, or trade secrets with a supplier, how does it know those assets will be protected?

October 14 is World Standards Day, recognizing the experts who collaborate to develop standards that help organizations work together with greater consistency and trust. At ND Galli Law, that work has a direct connection to protecting our clients’ competitive advantage.

Founder Nicole Galli helped co-author the ANSI-approved “Management System for the Protection of Intellectual Property in the Supply Chain – Requirements.” Also serving as vice chair of the development committee, she helped develop a practical framework for a challenge businesses face every day: sharing valuable IP while maintaining meaningful protection. Businesses can use the framework to identify gaps and set expectations for their partners, tailoring their approach to the value of the IP and the risks involved.

Nicole’s contribution reflects the perspective ND Galli Law brings to client work: effective IP protection requires legal strategy supported by practices that work in the business every day.

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10/12/2026

When can a company be held responsible for someone else’s copyright infringement? Under Cox v. Sony Music, the key is intent.

Andrew Costa recently explored that distinction at the Philadelphia Bar Association’s 2026 Bench-Bar and Annual Conference during his CLE session, “Turning a Blind Eye? Contributory Liability After Cox v. Sony Music.”

The Supreme Court’s decision makes clear that contributory copyright liability requires intent, established in one of two ways: inducing infringement or providing a product or service tailored to infringement. That can mean promoting a service’s infringing capabilities to attract users or providing a product that lacks substantial non-infringing uses.

Knowledge alone—even knowledge of repeated infringement—is not enough.

Andrew examined these two paths to liability and what the distinction means for companies offering digital products and services.

Swipe through for key takeaways from the presentation.

10/08/2026

An NDA may look routine. The information it protects usually isn’t.

Nicole Galli, Jennifer Miller, and Deanne Cevasco recently authored an article for The Legal Intelligencer examining why confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements should never be treated as routine boilerplate.

From defining what information is confidential and how it may be used to determining who can access it and how long protections should remain in place, seemingly standard provisions can carry significant consequences, particularly when trade secrets are involved. The article also examines often-overlooked issues involving permitted disclosures, intellectual property rights, return or destruction of information, assignments, and governing law.

The key takeaway: An NDA should be thoughtfully tailored to the specific information, risks, and business relationship it is intended to protect.

Read the full article: https://www.law.com/thelegalintelligencer/2026/09/22/beware-the-routine-nda-why-confidentiality-agreements-truly-matter/

10/05/2026

What legal issues should fashion brands have on their radar right now?

Following New York Fashion Week, Associate Kelley Bregenzer looks at several issues shaping the industry after attending The Fashion Law’s Brand Forward conference and the New York State Bar Association’s Fashioning IP 2026 program.

In her latest blog, Kelley explores why brand protection requires a holistic approach, what recent litigation can teach us about fashion “dupes,” and how transparency, consent and disclosure are becoming increasingly important as brands adopt AI and emerging technologies.

Read more: https://ndgallilaw.com/2026/09/24/legal-lessons-from-the-fashion-industry

10/01/2026

Nicole Galli and Jennifer Miller are participating in The Sedona Conference Working Group 12 on Trade Secrets sold-out Annual Meeting on Oct. 5-6 in Cleveland.

Nicole is leading discussions on two timely areas of trade secrets law: AI and trade secrets and international trade secret arbitration. Jennifer is leading a panel focused on protecting trade secrets outside the United States.

The annual meeting brings together practitioners from across the country to discuss emerging developments in trade secrets law and help shape thinking around where the law is headed next.

Following Monday evening’s reception, Nicole and Mindy Morton of Procopio will also host the annual Galli-Morton Women’s Dinner. Attending the meeting and interested in joining them?

Contact Nicole at [email protected].

https://www.thesedonaconference.org/WG12_Annual_Meeting_2026

09/29/2026

Congratulations to ND Galli Law associate Andrew Costa, who has been elected the Young Lawyer Council Member of the American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property Law (ABA-IPL). This Council is the governing body of the IP Law Section.

Only one IP lawyer under 40 is selected for this Council position each year.

In his new leadership role, Andrew will also serve as an ex officio member of the Section’s Young Lawyers Action Group and as Council Liaison for the Trademark Division. He has also been reappointed for a second term as Vice-Chair of the ABA Copyright Legislation Committee and will continue serving on the Section’s Content Advisory Board representing the Copyright Division.

Congratulations, Andrew, on this well-deserved recognition and continued leadership in the IP community!

09/24/2026

Fast fashion moves quickly. Protecting creative work within it can be far more complicated.

In a recent Fraud Magazine article, “The High Cost of Cheap Clothes: Unraveling Fraud in Fast Fashion,” ND Galli Law attorney Deanne Cevasco provides insight into the intellectual property challenges confronting fashion brands and designers.

Deanne discusses the limited protection U.S. law affords clothing designs and how “dupe culture,” rapidly evolving online marketplaces, and AI are making the boundaries between inspiration and infringement increasingly difficult to navigate. Her perspective highlights the challenge facing brands today. When products can be copied, marketed, and replaced at extraordinary speed, protecting creative and competitive assets requires an equally strategic approach.

Read the full article to learn more about Deanne’s insights and the legal risks reshaping the fast-fashion industry.

https://www.acfe.com/fraud-magazine/all-issues/issue/article?s=2026-julaug-fraud-in-fast-fashion

09/22/2026

Nicole D. Galli and Jennifer L. Miller will serve as Dialogue Leaders at The Sedona Conference Working Group 12 Annual Meeting, Oct. 5-6 in Cleveland.

Nicole will contribute to two discussions at the forefront of trade secret law: AI and Trade Secrets, exploring how artificial intelligence is changing the creation, protection, and litigation of trade secrets, and International Trade Secret Arbitration, examining the growing use of arbitration to resolve cross-border IP and trade secret disputes.

Jennifer will serve as a Dialogue Leader for Guidance for Protecting Trade Secrets Outside the US, a discussion focused on how companies can safeguard critical information across jurisdictions as globalization, digital technology, and workforce mobility create new risks.

Join the conversation as Nicole and Jennifer lend their experience to help advance the practice of trade secret law in the U.S. and around the world.

In addition, women attendees are invited to attend the Annual Women’s Dinner on October 5. This social event is co-hosted by Nicole Galli. Please email her at [email protected] to RSVP.

09/17/2026

ND Galli Law is proud to congratulate associate Lars Emerson on his admission to the Pennsylvania Bar.

Lars brings a thoughtful, research-driven approach to intellectual property and commercial litigation, drawing on his experience in technology, public policy, government relations, and strategic communications. His ability to master emerging legal issues and translate complex concepts into clear, strategic guidance strengthens his advocacy for clients.

Congratulations to Lars on this important milestone in his legal career!

https://ndgallilaw.com/lars-emerson/

09/15/2026

We’re proud to celebrate ND Galli Law associate Alexandra Fernandez on her admission to the Pennsylvania Bar.

Alexandra brings a strong foundation in intellectual property and commercial litigation, along with experience in legal research, writing, advocacy, and client representation. Her admission expands her ability to advocate for clients in Pennsylvania as she continues to build her practice at the intersection of law, business, and technology.

Please join us in congratulating Alexandra on this exciting career milestone!

https://ndgallilaw.com/alexandra-fernandez/

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