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Recapturing Copyrights: A Second Chance at Royalties

Many of the world's most famous musicians are getting a second chance at controlling their creations. Musicians like Bob Dylan and Eagles, might have their copyrights returned to the original artists. How this will ultimately affect the music industry remains to be seen. more...

Michelle Fabio, Esq. - Oct 2012 - Copyrights
Why Can’t Some Juries Convict on Circumstantial Evidence?

Much of the public may not have sympathized with O.J. Simpson and Casey Anthony, but was it the jury's fault that much of the evidence was circumstantial and therefore with enough reasonable doubt to acquit them? And so the controversy surrounding circumstantial evidence continues. more...

Michelle Fabio, Esq. - Nov 2011 - More Litigation
Beasties, The Godfather of Funky Soul and Pretty Women: When Does "Sampling" Other Artists' Music Equal Copyright Infringement?

In the early 90's song "Pass the Mic," the Beastie Boys used a six second segment from jazz flutist James Newton's composition "Choir" prompting him to sue on the grounds of copyright infringement despite a licensing fee. You can protect yourself by compensating the artist through a license. But, how much of someone else's work can you use without a license? more...

Michelle Fabio, Esq - Sep 2011 - Copyrights
Playground Injuries: Who Is Liable?

Accidents happen, especially on the playground. And studies show that lack of supervision is to blame for 40% of playground injuries. If your child is injured as a result of a teacher’s negligence, is the school liable? more...

Lisa C. Johnson, Esq. - Sep 2010 - Home & Leisure
Protecting Your Brand: Luxury Retailers Crack Down

Louis Vuitton and Burberry have both filed trademark infringement cases recently, claiming their brands are being diluted by other companies. What can you learn from these luxury brands about protecting your trademark? more...

Heleigh Bostwick - Aug 2010 - Trademarks
Billion Dollar Business Blunders

Outside of a defendant saying, "Sure, you're right," the easiest to win a civil lawsuit is by default judgment. When a defendant fails to respond to the claims made by the plaintiff, the court can find for the plaintiff and award them a monetary sum. Moreover, that sum can be large: $1.26 billion large.

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Lisa C. Johnson, Esq. - Jan 2010 - More Litigation
Top 5 Intellectual Property Disputes

Intellectual property is becoming more and more valuable and protecting intellectual property rights is becoming more important—and more difficult—as time goes by. The rise of the Internet is a major force behind the increase in intellectual property disputes.

Here's a look at the top 5 intellectual property disputes both on and off the Internet.
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Heleigh Bostwick - Aug 2009 - Intellectual Property Basics
Donald Trump's Casino Company Files Third Bankruptcy

How do you distance yourself when a company that shares your name files bankruptcy for the third time? Quit. more...

Katherine Butler - May 2009 - More Litigation
April Fool's Backfires

April Fool's Day is a great excuse for playing elaborate jokes on friends, but what happens when the jokes go too far? Check out some of the biggest April Fool's backfires in recent memory. more...

Lisa C. Johnson - Apr 2009 - More Litigation
Biggest Class Action Lawsuits of 2008

False advertising, slighted employees, and cheated stockholders: We take a look at some of 2008's biggest class action lawsuits. more...

Maynard Ontario - Dec 2008 - Corporate Lawsuits