The relationship between trade-marks & artistic expression is very much an unsettled area of law for Canadians. Most of the relevant case law addressing this issue are U.S. circuit court decisions, thereby making them persuasive (but not binding) for our purposes. However, if we set aside the fact that first amendment jurisprudence does not match […]
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Personal injury lawyers are people who assist others with legal matters, offering them their services and knowledge. Their clients consist of people who claim to have been injured physically or mentally by either another individual or any other entity. Usually, personal injury lawyers are considered to be the most informative and skilled in the subject […]
Continue ReadingA trademark is a sign or logo used to distinguish goods and services of one company from another. It can be described as a brand identity for a specific individual or company in the market place and must be unique and distinguishable. It is vital for a company or individual to have a registered trademark […]
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When you file a workers compensation claim you often make the assumption that you have been hurt while performing your duties at work. This is true and not to be confused with a disability claim that happens when you an injury occurring outside of work makes it impossible for you to do your job. Disability […]
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There may be no other profession than the music business where so many people will try to take advantage of you when you are starting out as a musician if you don’t have a lawyer. Whether you or your band hail from Encinitas, California, Del Mar, CA, Solana Beach in San Diego, Anaheim or Santa […]
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Ever since the 2007 to 2008 Writer’s strike, a great deal of discussion and comment is being made pertaining to the subject of copyright protection and infringements. Governments are quickly trying to bring Federal laws up to date to provide stronger protection to those who are now producing digital products. A great challenge on the […]
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The last thing you’re thinking of when you begin the work day is the possibility of becoming injured on the job. Indeed, if much of your 9-to-5 schedule is spent in an office you are at a lower risk than somebody who works in a warehouse or in a cherry picker while repairing phone lines. […]
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A trademark is a symbol or sign that can distinguish your services or products for those of your competitors. It may be designated by several symbols including the TM (Trade Mark) and SM (Service Mark), as well as the Circle-R or the federal registration symbol. Why Register a Trademark Some people assume that they can […]
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The sudden rise in interest in law, that was witnessed during 2009-10 when more than 171,000 individuals – an all-time high – sat in LSAT, finally seems to be ebbing. This year only a little over 105,000 students have taken the test. These figures can be read in two ways: Fewer law students will let […]
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In Washington State, deferred prosecution is a way to avoid criminal penalties and DOL license suspension for people whose addiction problems caused their DUI arrest. It is the state’s view that even though people are responsible for their own actions, addiction will cause addicts to consistently make the wrong choices. Through a deferred prosecution, an […]
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