Criminal Law. Copyright Infringement. Did you know that someone who uses someone’s Copyright protected work, knows it’s illegal to do so, and monetizes the stolen work can not only be sued in civil court for copyright infringement, but can also be brought up on...
Photographer Daniel Morel vs. AFP -- Copyright Infringement. Let’s say that you just happen to be in the right place, at the right time, with your camera, and just happen to snap some photos of a rarely seen celebrity or even a potential big news event. You then go...
Passenger Bill of Rights. Over the last 12 years, airline travel has become more frustrating, with increased cancellations, prolonged delays on the tarmac, intensified security, and a scarcity of amenities. Passengers have suffered at the hands of the airline...
Twitter. Social Media Use. Instagram Online. Fast paced, fun, useful, and interesting, however, social media use—when done outside of the bounds of the law—can land you into trouble. A 17-year old teen in Philadelphia discovered this the hard way, as he faces...
Are You Doing YOUR Share? Economic development. Personal Development. "What about me?" What's in it for me?" "Where's mine?" Everywhere I go I hear grown, able-bodied adults complain about what the government is not doing for them, or what their job is not doing for...
Cooling Off Period. FTC Rules. False and Deceptive Trade Practices. Home Solicitation What happens if you purchase something through home solicitation, in other words, from a door-to-door salesman, but then change your mind? What recourse do you have under the law?...
Annie Lennox. Pornography in Music Videos. Self Esteem. What do Carrie Underwood and Jennifer Hudson have in common? Self esteem. They are also two tremendously talented young women, who have chosen to let their gift triumph over sleazy tricks to get attention. In...
Personal Responsibility. Over the past week I heard no less than 5 news stories about someone who chose not to follow certain rules, was injured in some way as a result of their actions, but who blamed someone else for their unfortunate outcome. The irony is, in every...
Titanic Movie. One of my favorite movies of all times is Titanic. First, because I love history, and have always been fascinated by the plight of the Titanic. As a kid, I read tons of books on the topic and when the Titanic movie came out, it added flesh to an...