College and professional graduates may not have extensive experience in their field of study, but they have their own unique qualities that they bring to a job. These recent grads are often trained in the latest technology, the newest processes and are certainly...
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Year: 2014
E-cigarette names encroaching on wholesome trademarks
One of the most valuable assets companies have are their brands. It can be difficult to put a dollar value on a brand itself, but when copyright violations or other intellectual property issues crop up, the potential damage to a company can be incalculable. Not only...
Actors are not the only creative Hollywood professionals
This year’s Cannes Film Festival will soon be drawing to a close. However, the effects of the festival will almost certainly be felt for months and even years to come. Whether a film generates a positive or negative response at this particular festival can make or...
Amazon review, Reddit post have consumer in hot water
With the advent of online communication, marketing for businesses has changed drastically. Although word of mouth isn’t anything new, the ability to write a review online has taken even more control out of the hands of a business or prospective business owner. The...
New technology, old laws…it all comes down to interpretation
Federal laws protect labels and artists from copyright infringement. The concept is simple enough, but the laws themselves are complex and quite confusing at times. For instance, the law requires that radio services that broadcast under newer technology such as online...
Lawsuit involving Beastie Boys and toy company settles
In any business dispute there is usually more than one way in which it can be resolved. While some cases end up in a courtroom where the outcome will be determined by a judge or jury, other times, lawyers for either side are able to reach an agreement outside of the...
Increased enforcement by SEC leading to more criminal charges?
Individuals who work in the field of securities should be aware that their actions may be more closely scrutinized than before. This is due to actions on the part of the Securities and Exchange Commission. A new report indicated that in 2013 the SEC worked to better...
Bulk of Sherlock Holmes stories now in public domain
As fans of the Sherlock series broadcast on public television enjoy its the third season, there is legal news to report regarding the copyright to Arthur Conan Doyle's works involving Sherlock Holmes, which serves as an inspiration. The copyright on many of the...