Business Law Professionals
Business owners have a lot to consider in making first hire: Part 2
A new business owner in the midst of growing their business and about to make their first hire will no doubt be excited, but first-time employers need to pause before taking on employees. The previous post began to delve into the important considerations...
Real-life maid files intellectual property lawsuit against author of ‘The Help’
In another case of allegedly misappropriated identity, a real-life maid has sued the author of the novel, "The Help," claiming that the author used her likeness and name for one of the two main characters in the book without her permission. Ablene Cooper works for...
Some ‘Jersey Shore’ stars’ trademark applications more successful than others
The stars of "Jersey Shore" have been met with varying degrees of success regarding their applications to trademark their monikers. The New Jersey-based stars of the popular reality television show are all in the process of applying for or appealing for trademarks....
Comcast-NBCU Merger Close to Approval from FCC
The Federal Communications Commission is close to approving the merger between cable-giant Comcast and NBC Universal. According to a Post Tech blog by Cecilia Kang published by The Washington Post, the chairman of the FCC has put together a draft...
Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ New Business Ventures: Part 2
As discussed in the previous post, the Kardashian reality-TV-star sisters, particularly Kim, are inventive and successful entrepreneurs. One recent new business venture, however, was a massive failure. The Kardashian Prepaid MasterCard, a prepaid debit card, was...
Singer Taylor Swift Sued for Breach of Contract
Singer Taylor Swift's new album, "Speak Now," was released on October 25th. The album has already sold more than one million copies and it is enjoying success on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Meanwhile, Swift's former manager wants a piece of her success. According to...
MGM Files for Bankruptcy; No Merger with Lions Gate
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week. According to Reuters, the studio and its shareholders had been in talks for a possible merger with Lions Gate Entertainment Corp as one possible strategy for reorganizing the...
Consider Carefully Whether to Invest in Child’s Business Venture
Parents naturally want to help their children succeed, but what if your high hopes for their success lead to financial failure for both parents and children? Late last week, The New York Times published a helpful and informative article for parents who may be...
Bank of America and GMAC Resume Foreclosures
Bank of America and GMAC restarted foreclosure processing this week, even as attorney generals of several states opened up investigations into their documents and procedures. Indeed, according to an article in The Wall Street Journal, the major lenders have resumed...
Possible Trademark Infringement for Toyota Franchise Owner
Two Toyota franchise owners are battling it out in court over the rights to various domain names allegedly purchased by one franchise owner to mislead internet users looking for the other franchise into landing on his own franchise's site. Bob Tyler (Bob Tyler Toyota)...
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