For entertainers and musicians, the songs they write are incredibly valuable. A hit song can change someone’s life. If another artist steals that song and copies it, it could be an intellectual property violation that costs the original artist a significant amount of...
Hourly workers generally receive pay for all time that they spend on the clock. Every paycheck may be different from the next, as they may work fluctuating hours from week to week. Typically, service sector employees and other hourly workers have a right to receive...
Most business people in California and beyond want to maximize their assets whenever possible. Intellectual property law plays an important role regarding licensing and asset protection. However, unless an intellectual property owner understands the ins and outs of...
Prominent attorney Tre Lovell is representing writing duo in their multi-million dollar lawsuit against Oprah Winfrey and others for claims of having stolen their ideas for the television show "Greenleaf." The lawsuit calls the actions of the defendants blatant and...
Most California basketball lovers are familiar with LeBron James, a top player in the NBA. The All-Star is currently engaged in a battle involving entertainment law, specifically having to do with trademarks and copyright infringements that his platform,...
Social networking sites, online commentary and content aggregation all have plenty of benefits. You can stay connected and updated better than ever. Unfortunately, these online platforms are also prone to defamatory content. These sites encourage and sometimes...
Advanced technology, unstable economies and a fast-changing marketplace has made business in the modern world a highly competitive endeavor. With the convenience and speed that internet research and shopping provides comes tremendous challenges to product makers and...
As you know, happy employees are the ones you can usually count on to stick around and to do a good job. It is largely the actions of employers and managers who create a welcoming work environment and improve employee satisfaction, cooperation and morale. No matter...
California wage-and-hour laws are comprehensive, yet companies continue to violate these laws every day. Some employees may be surprised to find that they are being cheated out of the money they worked so hard for. Many workers don't know when their employers are...