If you are frustrated because your copyrighted work was used without permission, you likely have a number of concerns. Whether you are unsure about your legal rights and do not know how to hold another party responsible for violations or you are dealing with high...
Year: 2020
What to include in a licensing agreement
Having a license agreement is important in certain situations. This legal contract outlines details and terms between a licensor and licensee. Although each agreement will contain unique elements to the situation, most licensing agreements will contain similar basic...
Verbal contract subject of dispute between singer and company
Like many other entertainers, singers rely heavily on their management companies to oversee a wide range of responsibilities. In return, the management companies receive commissions or other payments from their clients. Today, a highly popular and well-known singer...
3 things to consider before choosing an expert witness
If you’re handling a case in which you need to demonstrate an important issue of fact with expert witness testimony, you have to be very careful about how you select an expert. In addition to evaluating an expert’s authority on the case’s subject matter, you must...
Copyright laws: Protecting your content in the internet age
For decades, the copyright process in California and around the nation was pretty straightforward. Art such as films, plays and books would all be easily inserted into this copyright sector. However, the introduction of the internet has made things a little...
New case alleges theft of trade secrets
Protecting a company's confidential information can be vital to the future viability of a business as it aims to maintain fair competition in the marketplace. Exactly what constitutes a violation of trade secret agreements or the theft of trade secrets can at times be...
Equitable neglect rule may help lawyers who miss court deadlines
When you serve as counsel in a federal lawsuit, you must comply with all filing deadlines imposed by the court. However, even seasoned lawyers may experience the dread that sets in when they overlook a date. In some cases, a missed date could result in a default...
Review common intellectual property protection strategies
You know that one of the most valuable assets of your enterprise is its intellectual property. However, you may not be aware of the best strategy to shield access by others who want to profit from your IP. Review these legal strategies for IP protection that holds up...
Evidence management and challenges to admissibility in court
In both commercial and civil litigation, a successful outcome often depends on expert evidence management. Documentary evidence can be a combination of paper and electronic information. Here are four ways to challenge whether such evidence is admissible in court....
Identifying the unauthorized use of a celebrity’s likeness online
Whether you are a celebrity or you represent a celebrity who has died, it is imperative to address any unlawful use of a celebrity's likeness. In the digital era, these abuses are especially common and the repercussions of misuse are wide-ranging. Aside from financial...