Do you wonder about the different types of non-profits, and what to consider when starting one? Firstly, lets delve into what a non-profit is. A non-profit organization (NPO) is an organization whose profits, or revenues above operating...
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How to Copyright Something. Copyright Registration
How to Copyright Something Every single day writers, editors and musicians create original works of art and authorship too express their unique ideas. These original works are protected the moment they are created and fixed in a tangible format. So, copyright...
Mergers & Acquisitions. Intellectual Property.
Intellectual Property. Mergers and Acquisitions. Whether you are merging or acquiring a small business or a larger conglomerate enterprise, there are a number of intellectual property (IP) factors to take into account. Consider these things BEFORE final arrangements...
Contracts. Disputes. Lawsuits.
Google and Yahoo. Drafting a contract between two parties can never be taken lightly. It's imperative that it's not just a cut and paste job of a sample contract found conducing a Google or Yahoo search. Because many parties blindly prepare contracts on their own...
Tickbox TV. Copyright Infringement.
Tickbox TV is a Georgia-based manufacturer that sells 'Kodi' streaming software that allows the purchaser to watch a variety of popular programs directly on TV. The box costs approximately $150, and the company’s initial advertising stated that you can have “virtually...
Websites. Law. FTC Rules.
You may think you know everything there is to know about website law. It's simple and there is nothing to worry about - WRONG! If you're thinking about putting together a website with all the bells and whistles, and hiring someone to develop it, there are a lot...
To Kill Mockingbird. Broadway Play.
Pulitzer Prize winning novel To Kill Mockingbird, by Harper Lee… we’ve all most likely read this novel during our high school days. Now this 1960’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel has become the center of a dispute. In March of this year, the estate of Harper Lee filed a...
U.S. Supreme Court. Non-union members. Union Fees.
Janus v AFSCME Last week the U.S. Supreme Court voted on whether or not non-union members should pay a “fair share” fee for union representation. The closely watched case of Janus v AFSCME settled on Wednesday in a 5-4 decision in the favor of non-union members. The...
Trademark. Trademark Search. Trademark Registration.
Trademark. When it comes to a trademark, the most important step in the protection of a trademark is selecting a trademark that can, in fact, be protected. Choosing your trademark carefully is the essential first step. If you choose wrong, you will pay dearly. Not...