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How Connecticut’s New AI Law Will Impact Employers

On May 27, 2026, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law Senate Bill 5 (SB5) or the “Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Responsibility and Transparency Act,” which, in part, addresses employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI). This article provides an...

DMOC featured in Law360

A new lawsuit, commenced by DMOC Litigation Partners Jonathan P. Whitcomb and Jonathan J. Kelson, on behalf of its client, City Line Distributors, LLC, was recently featured in a November 24, 2025 LexisNexis Law360 article titled, “Conn. Law Firm Sued Over $7.5M Truck...

Alert – Trademark Fee Increase 2025

Alert: 2025 USPTO Trademark Fee Changes  If you’re applying for or maintaining a trademark, it’s essential to be aware of upcoming changes to trademark fees. Starting January 18, 2025, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) will implement a new fee structure...

FTC Outlaws Non-Competes

Employers may be losing what has historically been an important tool in protecting their business from unfair competition. On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission adopted a new regulation that essentially nullifies employer contracts, workplace policies and...

IP Alert: USPTO to increase various fees

Effective January 2, 2021, the USPTO will increase its trademark and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) fees for the first time in approximately three years.  Many fees are a significant increase, doubling the current costs.  In considering the increases, the...