by Francine Ward | Apr 21, 2018 | Social Media Law
Facial Recognition. A class-action lawsuit against Facebook has been given the green light earlier this week by a San Francisco federal Judge. The lawsuit, which was filed back in 2015, contends that the social media giant broke the law by administering facial...
by Francine Ward | Apr 15, 2018 | Trademark Law
CBS. The CBS American television sitcom ‘I Love Lucy’ aired from October 15, 1951 to May 6, 1957. The show, starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, was one of the most watched shows in the US, preceding The Andy Griffith Show in 1968...
by Francine Ward | Mar 20, 2018 | Intellectual Property
Fitness instructor, actor, and comedian Richard Simmons is best known for his “‘Sweatin’ to the Oldies” aerobics videos, along with his flamboyant and spirited personality. Media Outlets Back in May of 2017, Simmons filed a suit against the National Enquirer and...
by Francine Ward | Sep 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
Google Systemic Pay Discrimination They are yet again being sued, this time for gender pay discrimination. Three female employees sued the company claiming they were put on dead end career paths. They claimed those positions would pay them far less than their male...
by Francine Ward | Apr 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
Lawsuits are tedious, costly and can damage a small business beyond repair. This is why it is worth the time to negotiate contracts through the proper procedures. A competent intellectual property lawyer or business attorney can help you navigate through contracts to...
