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Whether you’re hoping to sell or acquire a business, an entrepreneur hoping to cross the t’s and dot the i’s, or a professional trying to protect yourself and yours, navigating legal issues can be a difficult task. Knowledge is power. We’re looking to arm you.
Mickey Mouse, the Founding Fathers and Copyright Law
On January 1, 2024, the world’s favorite mouse will enter the public domain. The Walt Disney Company, one of the most formidable challengers to copyright law, has fought since 1976 […]
Read MoreBlame Games: Understanding the Contributory Negligence Defense in Fraud Cases
While a comparative fault defense isn’t always an option in fraud cases, the defendant could still argue that the victim is to blame.
Read MoreThe Oracle v Google Saga: Copyrightability and Fair Use in Computer Programming
In 2021, the Supreme Court permitted Google’s use of 11,500 lines of Oracle-owned code as fair use and ended a saga in copyright law.
Read MoreGood Boys and ‘Bad Boys’ — Borrower Promises and Lender Rights in Carveout Guaranties
A carveout guaranty is a limited recourse loan that protects a borrower’s personal assets in a default, but conditions must still be met.
Read MoreThe Attorney Immunity Defense: Ongoing Allen Stanford Ponzi Case Sparks Debate
The Allen Stanford Ponzi case rages on in the Caribbean, putting the attorney immunity doctrine under fire once again.
Read MoreWhy You Shouldn’t Always Rely On “Market” Terms in Business Transactions
In business transactions, a deal attorney may describe certain contract terms as “market.” What does this mean, and should you agree to them?
Read MoreHow the GDPR Set a New Standard for Data Privacy and Protection in the EU and America
The EU takes data privacy and protection seriously, meaning GDPR compliance impacts U.S. companies with customers abroad. Are you compliant?
Read MoreHow the Matal v. Tam Case Changed Trademark Law As We Know It
For decades, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) rejected potentially offensive trademarks. Then Matal v. Tam changed everything.
Read MoreThe Basics of Convertible Debt Offerings Under Title III
Title III convertible debt offerings allow for not-yet-profitable startups to secure funding without valuation disagreements. But what about the investors?
Read MoreWhat is Puffery, and is Trump’s Puffery a Valid Legal Defense?
What is puffery, and when is it actually sales fraud? The Trump SoHo case provides insight into what constitutes “mere puffery” in court.
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