The metaverse and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are common buzzwords as of late. Many brands such as Nike®, Victoria Secret®, TaylorMade®, and others are rushing to stake their claims on “goods” in the metaverse, as well as...more
On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021” into law. Most referred to this as the Coronavirus Relief Bill and thought that it only contained a stimulus package. However, within...more
Twitter®, Instagram®, Facebook®, Pinterest® and other social media websites and apps are great ways to interact with friends, family and potential customers. They are great avenues for advertising and promotion of one’s...more
8/16/2017
/ Advertising ,
Celebrity Endorsements ,
Commercial Use ,
Copyright ,
Copyright Infringement ,
Copyright Ownership ,
Corporate Branding ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Endorsement Guidelines ,
Hashtags ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Native Advertising ,
Photographs ,
Right of Publicity ,
Social Media ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademarks
Who Are My Employees?
The legal landscape for employers is changing. Led by the National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB”), there is a growing trend to hold employers accountable, not only for their own employees, but...more
7/8/2016
/ Browning-Ferris Industries of California Inc. ,
Copyright ,
Discrimination ,
Fair Pay Act ,
FEHA ,
Franchises ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Joint Employers ,
Labor Code ,
McDonalds ,
Online Advertisements ,
Social Media
Twitter®, Instagram®, Facebook®, Pinterest® and other social media websites and apps are great ways to interact with friends, family and potential customers. They are great avenues for advertising and promotion of one’s...more
A copyright affords the copyright owner with “exclusive rights”. One such right is “to distribute… copies of [a] copyrighted work”under 17 U.S.C. § 106(3). Under the first sale doctrine, “The owner of a particular...more