If you're interested in posting photos online and want to make sure you get your social media presence known, you still need to understand how social media works. In many cases, you won't retain the sole right to your images.When you post content on the internet, you...
Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC holds lawyers responsible for legal malpractice.
Year: 2018
Attorney disbarred for legal malpractice
Hiring an attorney often takes a leap of faith. New York clients entrust their privacy, their money and their future in the hands of legal professionals with the expectation of honesty and the hope of a positive resolution to their issues. Because so much is often at...
Are tweets protected by copyright law?
As society advances and people find new ways of expressing themselves, laws protecting their rights must change as well. However, it is well-known that changes in laws do not always happen quickly. One example of this is copyright law, which struggles to keep up with...
3 types of legal malpractice to watch out for
There are many kinds of legal malpractice, and as someone seeking the help of an attorney, it's important that you understand them and can recognize them when they occur. Legal malpractice impacts you as a client and could even affect your ability to have a successful...
Aretha Franklin wanted respect for her intellectual property
The recent passing of Aretha Franklin was sad news to fans in New York and across the world. While her first hit song "Respect" became an anthem of empowerment for women and all those seeking fair treatment, it ironically represents the inequity many pre-1972...
Your attorney won’t return calls? Here’s what could happen
There is almost nothing as frustrating as dealing with an attorney who won't return your calls when you know there are deadlines and steps you need to take to file a claim or lawsuit. You understand that attorneys get busy, go to trials and have other matters to...
Intellectual property litigation asks how far protections go
New York parents often enjoy watching movies at home with their children, but it can be upsetting when an inappropriate scene pops up on the screen. Parents may scramble for the remote to mute the language or fast forward past the violence or sexual content, but they...
Maker of unique cheese seeks to bend copyright law
When someone in New York gets a great idea for a product or work of art, he or she may investigate ways to make the idea lucrative. This includes protecting it from those who may want to use it for their own benefit. However, not everything can be protected by...
Do attorneys pay for malpractice insurance?
Attorneys are not immune to making mistakes or being negligent. For clients, these mistakes or negligence can lead to serious problems, though. An attorney who doesn't return phone calls could cause a client to lose trust and eventually the case due to missing the...
Theater group accused of intellectual property violations
Music Theater International is a licensing agency providing official scripts, librettos and musical scores for local theater groups in New York and across the world. Because of MTI's services, communities that would otherwise have little opportunity to see popular...