Attorneys have a set of rules of professional conduct that they are expected to follow. The rules, created by the American Bar Association, were adopted in 1983. Professionally known as the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, these rules are the model for...
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Year: 2019
Are street artists protected by copyright law?
Many artists here in New York understand that copyrighting their work helps protect their intellectual property. Copyright law exists to help artists make a legal claim if a person or company misuses or steals their artistic work. It's used by artists of all types,...
Ariana Grande accuses Forever 21 of intellectual property theft
Many people might assume that famous celebrities don't need to protect their artistic works, but that is not the case. It is vital for artists of all mediums and at all levels to ensure that their creations have copyright protection to deter others from profiting off...
Can common words be intellectual property?
Artists and businesses of all kinds here in New York have to take care that their work isn't misused or stolen. If they don't, they could experience significant financial loss. Sometimes, larger companies and businesses can make matters difficult for artists and...
Get to know these common copyright myths
Copyrights are an important way to protect your work. Not all the things you've been told about copyrights may be accurate, though.There are many myths about copyrights and when they take effect. There are also myths about how to get copyrights. Here are four myths to...
Will YouTube’s new rules violate copyright law?
The modern online world offers people multiple ways to make money. Many content creators produce online videos, with things like tutorials or opinion pieces, or using them as a way to market their own artistic creations. One of the biggest distributors for this...
MLB mascot subject of copyright law claim
Copyrights are important for New York musicians, but they are also useful for artists of any kind. That could include writers, photographers, visual artists and many others. Those who create puppets and costumes often need the protection of copyright law, too. This is...
Your attorney can help you with a legal malpractice case
As someone who had a very obvious claim, you couldn't believe it when your attorney told you that you couldn't seek compensation any longer. You had provided paperwork and documentation early on in the process, so what happened?After looking into the situation, it...
Artist claims Walmart, Degeneres committed copyright violation
Creating an original design or other work of art can be deeply meaningful for artists. As a result, it can be anger-inducing when that design appears on someone else's products or otherwise used without permission. In some cases, this type of scenario could...
Do I have a good reason to file for legal malpractice?
When you hire a lawyer, you do so because you trust that they will have the competency and loyalty required to protect your best interests. If you are dissatisfied concerning the outcome of a legal process, you may have reason to believe that your lawyer...