Google v. Oracle: The Copyright Case of the Century
The Supreme Court is taking on the Google v. Oracle copyright case to decide if APIs are protected. Continue Reading
The Public Domain
The works of 1924 that will be entering the Public Domain in 2020. Continue Reading
Ribeiro’s Dance Battle with Fortnite is Over for Now
Last year we discussed Alfonso Ribeiro’s lawsuit against Epic Games, the makers of the video game Fortnite for using the “Carlton Dance” he did when starring on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” There was a question of whether or not the Carlton was considered to be choreography or pantomimes, since those are the only types […] Continue Reading
The Small Business of Holiday Pay
With the holidays right around the corner, you may be wondering if your small business is legally required to provide holiday pay for your employees on federally recognized holidays. Most businesses will close for at least some of the federally recognized holidays, and many companies will provide their employees with pay on some of the […] Continue Reading
Types of Liability Insurance for Your Small Business
Small businesses need liability insurance to protect themselves, but what kinds of liability insurance are good for your small business? Continue Reading
Halloween Costume Copyright Laws
Holidays are no stranger to copyright laws, and Halloween is no exception. Costumes are by far the biggest issue that people face when it comes to intellectual property laws. People want to dress up as their favorite characters, but the studios who produced the movies or shows have them copyrighted. In the 1980s, when […] Continue Reading
Settling Disputes with Your Business Partner
Conflicts are bound to happen in any relationship, including those with business partners. When these happen, you need to handle them carefully in order to avoid the partnership breaking down completely. Often these disputes are about the way the business is managed, allegations of misconduct, allocation of resources, or an imbalance in the workloads; these […] Continue Reading
Red Flags to Look for When Buying a Business
It is easier to buy a small business than it is to start one from the ground up, because the business already has equipment, inventory, employees, customers, and a — hopefully good — track record. When you look at it like this, it all sounds great, right? There are still risks involved in buying a […] Continue Reading
The Dos and Don’ts of Moonlighting Your Startup
My entrepreneurs begin their startup businesses while moonlighting a day job. While this is a common occurrence, and it helps keep your cash flow going until your startup is off the ground, it is important that you be cautious about Intellectual property (IP) laws. This is something that can break your startup before it even […] Continue Reading
The Fine Line Between Fashion and Cultural Appropriation
There has been a debate for years about whether different fashion items are cultural appropriation or appreciation, with some countries or cultures actually suing fashion designers over what they see as their intellectual property. The basic idea behind cultural appropriation is that a group, nationality, or ethnicity developed a practice and only people in that […] Continue Reading
