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Mandatory, un-advertised (or under advertised) fees. Also known as, the ‘resort fee’. It is a controversial consumer issue for hotel and resort chains. If the price of a night is $50, plus a non negotiable fee of $20, then the […]
As a business owner, there are a number of issues that one must consider. Some of the challenges include but are not limited to cultivating new business; earning a profit; and ensuring that customers are getting quality services for a […]
Tyson Foods Lawsuit Recently, the United States Supreme Court overruled a challenge by Tyson Foods, Inc. regarding the underpayment of workers at an Iowa pork-processing facility. Background The case, which was filed by a group of approximately 1,300 individuals in […]
California courts are, once again, causing broad implications for website owners within the United States. A blind California resident recently brought a lawsuit against a Colorado-based business, citing both Federal and California discrimination laws. The complaint arose from the fact […]
Thеѕе аrе juѕt a fеw еxаmрlеѕ that ѕhоw hоw соmmоn іntеllесtuаl property mistakes саn bе. For established and budding companies alike, one intellectual property mistake could be costly. Mуth 1: Businesses аutоmаtісаllу оwn аll іntеllесtuаl property сrеаtеd by employees аnd […]
Intellectual Property is an area of law is so far-reaching, it is hard to predict what your case’s defense costs will be. Generally speaking, Intellectual Property lawsuits are expensive and can quickly become very complicated in both the legal and […]
Answering this question can actually be quite tricky. Unlike other areas of law, various parts of intellectual property are regulated over a wide body of legislation from various times and jurisdictions (state, Federal, and International). For example, to prosecute DVD […]
Once a lawsuit has been initiated, there are a number of elements that must be taken into account. Whether it is the discovery process or taking depositions, the goal is to try and get the case settled. However, when the […]
When buying or selling certain assets, there are several different transactions that the parties may engage in. One type of transaction that may be utilized is a sale leaseback. What is a sale leaseback? A sale leaseback is when one […]
This article is continued from Part 1. There are several basic types of intellectual property, and the distinctions are important. They determine how your case will be treated. The types of Intellectual Property are: Copyright Patent Trademark Trade Secret Geographical […]