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Social Enterprise, Health and Wellness and the Law: A New Frontier
Carson Porter, Rimon PC, Practice Chair
Lara Pearson, Rimon PC, Chief Sustainability Officer
Inna Wood, Rimon PC, Associate
As the late, great soul singer, Sam Cooke, sang: “A change is gonna come…” And here we are in 2012 and change is upon us: changes in the way we deliver healthcare in the U.S.; changes in the way we view personal health and wellness; changes in the way we look at our collective commitment to social good; and, even changes in the legal structures available to those wishing to develop enterprises aiming to positively impact our world.
Skee-Ball accuses Brewskee-Ball of cheating (ala trademark infringement)
Did you know SKEE-BALL’s a trademark? And an infringed trademark at that? Well, maybe.
You remember Skee-Ball, don’t you? The game in which you roll a ball up a table hoping to do so with just enough force so that it hits the ridge at the end of the table and bounces up into the smallest of holes, which awards the most prize tickets. Small amounts of prize tickets could be redeemed for plastic trinkets, while larger amounts could buy you goodies like stuffed animals or even TVs and VCRs.
Stop Online Piracy Act: Powers Granted to the Attorney General
As noted in the first piece of this two-part series, the Stop Online Piracy Act’s (“SOPA”) procedures vary depending on whether the Attorney General or a copyright holder initiates the process. This article looks at the possible course of action when initiated by the Attorney General.
Who Owns The Copyright In Work Created By A Contractor? A Trap For The Unwary
It’s really basic: ownership of the copyright in work a business pays for can often be critical for successful commercialization of that work. Unfortunately, the U.S. Copyright Act contains arcane provisions that will often produce a counterintuitive result – leaving full copyright ownership with the contractor. How could this possibly be??
Righthaven domain name auction
The Righthaven Domain Name auction began today (Monday, December 26, 2011) and will end at 3:15 p.m. EST on Friday, January 6, 2012.
Stop Online Piracy Act: fair play or a stacked deck?
Currently under debate in the U.S. House of Representatives, the Stop Online Piracy Act (“SOPA”) would provide the Attorney General and copyright holders with tools to combat copyright infringement and trafficking of counterfeit goods. Whether the bill goes too far, though, is under heavy scrutiny. Opponents to SOPA, including Internet giants such as Google and Facebook, worry that the bill will result in Internet censorship akin to China’s Internet firewall. Others, including the RIAA and MPAA, believe it is necessary to protect U.S. intellectual property.
Stopping Online Piracy - One Way or Another
The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), currently the subject of hearings in the House Judiciary Committee, has generated interest far beyond the community of copyright lawyers.
How to Evaluate Terms and Conditions, for Law Firms and Lawyers
In my previous post, we began discussing how to choose a vendor of cloud computing services. This inquiry is particularly important for law firms that rely heavily on cloud computing technology, including alternative law firms and the firms subscribing to the virtual law firm model. This article provides a brief overview of a few key things to look out for when evaluating a cloud vendor’s terms & conditions. It is not an exhaustive treatment of the issue.
Reebok Pays $25 Million For Deception
On September 29, 2011, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued an Order for Reebok International (RBK) to pay $25 million in refunds to consumers of its EasyTone and RunTone shoes (Reebok Toning Shoes), and permanently enjoined Reebok from making claims that such products are effective in strengthening muscles or that wearing such products will result in quantified percentage or amount of muscle toning or strengthening. Since the Internet has spawned a deluge of new marketing channels, Internet attorneys, marketers and advisors need to become sensitive to laws relating to deceptive advertising.
Hey, Chick-fil-A: Eat (More) Crow! This is not Trademark Infringement.
Do you imagine crow tastes good with chicken? Maybe we should ask the legal eagles representing Chick-fil-A, whom I suspect now have first-hand knowledge of the answer to that question.