Whistleblowers are a hot topic in the news with the recent revelations about how Facebook does business. In Florida and across the United States, it might seem stunning when insiders report apparent wrongdoing by their employer. However, it happens quite frequently...
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How can I protect my trademark from infringement?
In Florida and throughout the United States, those with an idea, product or design will want to protect it from being used by others without permission. If there is a phrase, insignia, symbol or word that distinguishes one product from another, it is imperative to get...
Negotiating for severance pay agreement with an employer
No one wants to think about losing their job, especially when they were just hired. However, some employees in Florida and elsewhere take the time to protect themselves and their future by negotiating severance pay. Much like a prenuptial agreement is entered into to...
What should be included in an employment contract?
Employment contracts are an important part of the employment relationship. For that reason, employees and employers alike should know what to include in them. What to include in an employment contract There are several components that should be part of employment...
Why should you hire a copyright attorney?
Miami area residents who have intellectual property understand how important this is to keep protected. Those who have good ideas, write music, books, or movies, take photographs, create a website need protection that copyrights provide. An attorney who specializes in...
Four ways to protect a business from intellectual property theft
Miami area business owners have worked hard to build their brand and their business. They not only have a successful business, but they also have a look that goes with their business that their customers recognize. It is important that a business owner understands...
Undue hardship and the ADA’s reasonable accommodation requirement
Workplace discrimination claims continue to blanket nearly every profession. As an employer, this might leave you on edge. After all, it might seem to you like businesses are sued for discriminatory practices even after taking a number of precautionary steps. However,...
The importance of trademark distinctiveness
If you’re starting a new business or looking to purchase an existing business, then you’re probably looking for ways to increase brand awareness and build value in your brand name. There are a number of ways that you can go about doing this, including engaging in...
Understanding copyright registration and notice
Copyrights protect authors of original works and give them exclusive rights to reproduce the work, create derivative works, distribute copies and display the work publicly, among other rights. The copyright belongs to the author who created the work, but copyrights...
Are NFTs the same as copyrights?
Non-fungible token, also known as NFTs, are having their time in the sun right now. They are selling for millions, and every day, there seems to be a new NFT news story about another bank-breaking sale. But, this leaves many confused as to whether NFTs are the same as...