What Minority-owned Businesses Should Know About the Rothe Case…

Francine | August 26, 2009

First, this is an important case for small minority businesses, because it has the potential of unleveling the playing field, in terms of who gets awarded very lucrative government contracts.

Big Settlements–Why Some Folks Love Their Lawyers!

Francine | August 21, 2009

Truck drags pedestrian [Award: $3,700,000].
Pedestrian suffered massive injuries when he was struck in a crosswalk by a trash-hauling truck and dragged 20 yards under the front of the truck (Hatten v. NASA Services Inc., Los Angeles County Superior Court.

How to Register a Trademark – Evaluating Your Mark

Francine | August 13, 2009

So you ask, how to register a trademark? Well before you think of actually submitting either the Intent to Use or the Statement of Use form required for registering your trademark, you want to make sure you have a logo, phrase, design, word, or device that can, in fact, be protected by trademark. A common mistake entrepreneurs make is choosing a mark that is not strong, and thus, cannot be protected.

Copyright Infringer or Innocent Victim?

Francine | August 5, 2009

A student, Joel Tenebaum, was ordered to pay $675,000 for illegally downloading music, which amounts to $22,5000 per download for over 30 songs. Does the punishment fit the crime? What do you think? I say, “ABSOLUTELY! “