Now Online: Summer 2026 Issue of Columbus Bar Lawyers Quarterly

The Summer 2026 issue of Columbus Bar Lawyers Quarterly (CBLQ) is now available.

This issue explores intellectual property law, featuring timely insights on patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, generative AI, and the growing role of name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights in sports and business.

🌐 Featured Theme: Intellectual Property Law

The Summer 2026 CBLQ examines a wide range of intellectual property topics, including:

Guidelines for protecting intellectual property during the early stages of creation
Copyright, branding, and ownership considerations in the generative AI era
Copyright assignment pitfalls and overly broad copyright clauses
Intellectual property litigation trends, including Schedule A litigation
Trademark and resale issues highlighted by Chanel v. The RealReal
The growing importance of athlete intellectual property and NIL rights
Legal perspectives on patents, trade secrets, and emerging technologies

These articles provide valuable guidance for attorneys, business leaders, creators, and innovators navigating an increasingly complex intellectual property landscape.

⚖️ Additional Highlights

Also featured this quarter are a variety of substantive and practical content, including:

A reflection on the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and its role in American jurisprudence
An examination of whether judges legislate from the bench
Practical guidance for employers preparing for Columbus’s pay transparency requirements taking effect in 2027
Professional wellness insights, including lessons on maintaining balance and promoting mental well-being within the legal profession
A book review exploring political satire through Freddy the Politician
A profile of attorney and musician Peter Georgiton in Life Outside the Law

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👉 Access the Summer 2026 issue of CBLQ

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Columbus Bar Lawyers Quarterly is published four times a year and showcases the knowledge and experience of our legal community. We welcome article submissions from attorneys across all practice areas.

The Fall 2026 issue will feature articles about Law & Finance, and submissions are encouraged.

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About CBLQ

Columbus Bar Lawyers Quarterly is the official publication of the Columbus Bar Association, featuring substantive legal articles, practice insights, and commentary relevant to today’s legal professionals.

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