In this 2-part legal guide, I’ll be myth-busting. Here are the ten most common copyright myths and the reasons why. I’ll start with the first five here. Common Copyright Myth #1: “If the Copyright Owner...
In Part I about Avoiding Mistakes in Personal Service Contracts, we discussed contract elements, material vs. minor contract breaches, and the doctrine of substantial performance. In this second part, we’ll focus on common
Trademark Registration FAQ: Answers to Your Most Common Questions
February 16, 2025
A trademark is a symbol, word, phrase, logo, or design that identifies the source of a consumer good or service. Trademark protection is designed to protect consumers from deceptive copycats by acting as an assurance of the...
How to Legally Clear a Music Sample: A Step-by-Step Guide
November 20, 2024
Sampling is the use of previously recorded material within a new work. The word “sampling” was coined in the 1970s by the creators of the CMI Fairlight synthesizer, which could record and playback sounds. In the 80s,...
Avoiding Expensive Mistakes in Your Personal Service (Performance) Contracts: Part I
November 9, 2024
Personal service contracts are a regular, often daily, part of certain businesses. Many people presume that signatures are what make a contract fully enforceable, but there’s more to it than that. While they’re...