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Berenzweig Leonard Welcomes Samantha M. Parker

On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | May 7, 2026 | Firm News

We are excited to welcome Samantha Parker as our newest Associate Attorney! She recently graduated from Elon University School of Law and passed the Virginia State Bar exam. Way to go, Samantha! Having Samantha join us as an Associate Attorney is a true full-circle moment. She originally joined the firm…

A Matter of Time: How Submitting an Early Proposal Can Lock in Small Business Size Status

by Stephanie Wilson | May 6, 2026 | Government Contracts

Timing truly is everything. In this week’s Bid Protest Beat, Partner Stephanie Wilson explores a recent size appeal decision by the Small Business Administration’s Office of Hearings and Appeals that discusses the SBA’s regulation determining the size of an offeror…

Lessons Learned from Best Buy, Apple, and Lululemon’s CEO Succession Plans

by Connie D. Phelps | May 1, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

Three global companies – Best Buy, Apple, and Lululemon – recently announced new CEO appointments that will take effect later this year. In this edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps compares the…

Nine Berenzweig Leonard Attorneys Recognized as 2025 Virginia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | April 28, 2026 | Firm News

We are excited to share that nine attorneys on our BL Team have once again been recognized as 2026 Virginia Super Lawyers and Rising Stars!Congratulations to Seth Berenzweig, Nicholas Johnson, Stephanie Wilson, Kristin Zech,…

Nike and Bronny James Get Blocked by USPTO on “B9” Logo

On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | April 24, 2026 | Intellectual Property

This week’s BL Business Branding Newsletter takes a look at a trademark battle tipping off between Bronny James, Nike, and a Texas-based apparel brand over the use of a “B9” logo. What started as a routine trademark application has turned into an example of how even major brands can run into…

Late, Light, or Lacking? GAO Won’t Consider Your Bid Protest

by Stephanie Wilson | April 22, 2026 | Government Contracts

Missing facts and missed deadlines both lead to the same place: dismissal. In this week’s Bid Protest Beat, Partner Stephanie Wilson examines a bid protest that illustrates the importance of drafting a timely, well-supported argument when challenging an agency decision.

Unilever Cooks Up $45 Billion Merger With McCormick

by Connie D. Phelps | April 18, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

A new merger on the horizon is looking to spice things up in your local grocery store. In this week’s entry in Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Partner Connie Phelps examines the recent news that…

Taylor Swift Faces Off in Showgirl Brand Battle

On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | April 10, 2026 | Intellectual Property

This week’s BL Business Branding Newsletter takes a look at the bad blood brewing between Taylor Swift and Las Vegas performer Maren Flagg over the phrase “The Life of a Showgirl.” What began as a branding disagreement has evolved into a more formal legal battle, with Flagg requesting a federal…

Filing a Bid Protest? Don’t leave GAO on “Read”

by Stephanie Wilson | April 7, 2026 | Government Contracts

Nobody likes to be ignored, especially the federal government. In the second edition of our newest series, the Bid Protest Beat, Partner Stephanie Wilson examines a failed protest showcasing a major hurdle that can derail even the strongest bid protest…

Etsy Cuts Ties with Depop in $1.2 Billion Sale to eBay

by Connie D. Phelps | April 3, 2026 | M&A and Corporate

Sometimes the smartest business move is a clean cut. This week’s edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner focuses on online craft goods marketplace Etsy’s recent deal to sell fashion resale company Depop to eBay, and discusses how a well-crafted…

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