Are Celebrities Guilty of Copyright Infringement for Posting a Paparazzi’s Photos? To the average person, it may seem natural to assume that a picture taken of a celebrity belongs to the celebrity. In fact, it is common for celebrities to complain about and sometimes sue paparazzi for invading their privacy by taking photos of them.
A Cleveland-based roller derby team operating under the moniker “Cleveland Guardians” sued the city’s Major League Baseball team for trademark infringement after it was announced that the baseball team would be changing its name from the Cleveland Indians to the Cleveland Guardians. The two teams came to a surprising resolution: they will both continue to
Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 68 allows a defendant to make an offer of judgment at least 14 days before trial. The plaintiff then has a 14-day window to serve written notice accepting the offer.
Defamation claims are based on the facts and circumstances surrounding a published false statement of fact. If there is a true case of defamation, and you or your business were damaged as a result, then those damages can be compensable through a successful civil lawsuit. However, not all disparaging statements result in liability and claims
Two powerful brands, Yeezy and Walmart, are currently battling over trademarks that are allegedly too similar. The two actions relate to Kanye’s Yeezy fashion line. Trademark law provides important protections to brands of all sizes, so even small companies should pay attention to these cases to understand how to enforce their rights or avoid liability.
Trademark law protects the name, logo, slogan, packaging and other identifying features that brands use to distinguish their goods or services from the goods and services of others. Not all trademarks, however, are entitled to protection. If you believe that another party is using your trademark, or a confusingly similar trademark, without your permission or
When you are launching a new business, it is a good practice to set up a separate legal entity for the company, such as a corporation. Incorporation allows you to protect your personal assets from business creditors, creates a formal legal structure for operating your company, provides tax benefits and may make your company more
Non-fungible tokens or NFTs have become hot commodities in recent years. Celebrities, artists, and entertainment companies are offering NFTs for millions of dollars in some cases and collectors are buying them up. However, this is a new and evolving area. As a result, there are people on both sides that do not fully understand what
Getting paid for sick, personal, or vacation days is a valuable employee benefit, but generally, employees do not have a right to paid time off in Florida. Furthermore, even if they get paid time off, they may not be entitled to be paid out for any accrued but unused time if their employment ends. There
The domestic rights to the iconic horror film Friday the 13th are going back to the original writer. A federal appellate court recognized the right of the screenplay writer, Victor Miller, to get back his copyright from the companies that made the film. The case is an important victory for screenwriters and a lesson for
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