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...
Month: October 2020
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...
What should I know before entering a licensing agreement?
Having the ability to use someone else's work can be quite beneficial in business. You do have to follow laws that require you to get permission to use this work, but if you do it correctly, it can beneficial for everyone. Inc. suggests that when you secure...