Those accused of a crime need competent criminal defense as soon as possible. Some attorneys use investigators to track down evidence. Usually one of the first things that a criminal defense lawyer does when someone has been accused of committing…
Those accused of a crime need competent criminal defense as soon as possible. Some attorneys use investigators to track down evidence. Usually one of the first things that a criminal defense lawyer does when someone has been accused of committing…
Medicine isn’t the easiest career. Mistakes can and do happen. Anyone who has ever been through some kind of medical treatment is likely aware that just one slip up, one small mistake, one misunderstanding can result in medical malpractice. Unfortunately,…
Social Security and the Deficit Commission: Myths and Realities Social Security turned 75 on August 14. While some celebrated its successes, the dominant narrative was instead that Social Security is in trouble. Politicians and pundits took note of Social Security’s…
No one really has a clear definition of what art is. That is because it changes all the time. You may have noticed that sculpture downtown in the middle of the rotunda at your local city hall. At least you…
Being in business means dealing with everything that comes up. That includes copyright issues. “Copyright is almost a four letter word for many in the world of business these days. While it’s something they know they need to deal with,…
The US Supreme Court has said the NFL can’t avoid antitrust laws when dealing with team jerseys. “The last place one would expect to find the US Supreme Court is on the football field, but there they are, dealing with…
The question of privacy online is heating up when it comes to open source work – on developing drugs. The online world is indeed getting more and more sophisticated, particularly when it comes to using open-source collaborative efforts to develop…
There is one exception to the general rule of copyright vesting in an author’s work. It’s called “work for hire.” In a nutshell the concept of work for hire is meant to let a company train, share ideas and educate…
Internet law is a bit like a Wild West frontier town without a sheriff in sight. Trademark infringement is common online. “Trademark infringement online is not that well understood, nor do people comprehend that what they are using from someone…
When purchasing a corporate aircraft, there are several important steps that must be taken after a buying team has been established. First among these important steps is the creation of a Letter of Intent (LOI). The buyer and seller should…