Updated: May 19, 2022 “So, what were you making in your last position?” For many, that’s one of the most dreaded questions asked during a job interview or on an application form. While your future employer may want to know those details, it may seem unfair that your next salary could be determined by what
Updated: May 17, 2022 In recent years, companies have been using social media influencers to market their products and the practice is certainly not going away. In response to the growing trend, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recognized the need to shield consumers from falling for predatory marketing disguised as entertaining content. The FTC created
Jimi Hendrix’s “All Along the Watchtower,” Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” and The Beatles’ “Twist and Shout” are among the most famous covers to have ever hit the airwaves. Performing another musician’s work is a unique way to pay tribute to an artist while putting your own spin on a song you love. If there is a
New Jersey law regarding recording conversations is complex. While you may be able to legally record a conversation in New Jersey for civil purposes, the rules for law enforcement are much stricter. When parties are in different states, it gets even more confusing because you must consider other state and federal laws. These can vary
Sometimes when parties have a dispute, one of them may seek to record the other person to obtain evidence relevant to the disagreement. However, federal and state laws vary as to the legality of recording a person without their consent. For instance, states like Florida are much more restrictive than New York and New Jersey.
Sarah Palin continues her fight against the New York Times, alleging defamation. The case, originally filed in 2017, has been dismissed twice, but her legal team is appealing the latest dismissal. Her chances of winning are slim under current case law because defamation is difficult to establish when the media writes about public figures. The
Cardi B, also known as Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar, was awarded over $4 million dollars in January 2022 after winning her defamation case against Tasha K, also known as Latasha Transrina Kebe. This lawsuit arose from false allegations Tasha K made about the Grammy award-winning rapper in dozens of Tasha K’s YouTube videos. This is an
Scarlett Johansson’s lawsuit against Disney last year highlighted the implications of simultaneously releasing films on streaming services and in theaters. Actors and production companies alike have suffered profit losses from such simultaneous release of movies, otherwise known as a “day-and-date release.” In response to Johansson’s lawsuit, Disney temporarily ceased simultaneous releases of its movies, giving
Nike kicked off 2022 by filing a lawsuit against high-end fitness apparel seller lululemon over the technology underpinning lululemon’s electronic fitness trainer, the Mirror Home Gym. Nike alleges that the Mirror Home Gym and its accompanying fitness app infringe on several of Nike’s patents used in their fitness equipment and apps. As noted previously on
Many businesses use non-competition agreements to help ensure former employees do not use information they gained from the employer to benefit a competitor. While they can serve a valid business interest, non-competes also restrict future employment so there are strict requirements regarding when they can be used. In Florida, one area where they may be
If you are a Florida business owner and someone infringes your trademark, you may be able to sue in federal or state court. To file a claim for trademark infringement in Florida state court, you must meet several requirements, including registering your trademark in the state and establishing the elements of a valid cause of
Florida, like many states, expressly protects employees from retaliation for reporting unlawful conduct by their employer. The purpose of such laws is to encourage workers to disclose illegal activities they discover in the course of their employment. In some cases, workers can also sue their employer and obtain damages as whistleblowers. Florida whistleblower law may
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