Many people do not realize that some attorneys carry professional indemnity insurance protection in case they are sued by clients. This is also called legal malpractice, but it applies to legal actions brought against them for the failure to provide reasonable...
When you bring your case to a New York City court, you need to be careful. The lawyer that you hire to represent you needs to be completely experienced and professional. The threat of malpractice affecting your case in an adverse manner is too high to discount. What...
If you go online and create a video for a social media campaign, you may believe that you retain the rights to it. Sometimes, that’s true. In other cases, you may not retain your ownership or control over that video. Here’s an example. When you signed up for TikTok or...
In general, your internet service provider is not liable if you commit a copyright infringement just because it is providing you with a service that allows you to commit the act. You also cannot sue an ISP for it having a user who commits copyright infringement in...
When you hire an attorney, you hope that this person provide you with a high level of service, while doing whatever it takes to help you win your case. This typically happens, but that doesn’t mean you should expect it. It’s unfortunate, but there are times when legal...
According to the U.S. Copyright Office, copyrights protect original works in tangible physical mediums. This includes books, movies, songs, software, and other creative works. This process prevents others from taking things you created and profiting off them. It also...
Music can help sets the tone in a place of business. The right playlist could motivate your employees to do better at their jobs or could even make shoppers feel more enthusiastic about spending their money. Whether you run a large retail facility or a small corner...
When you hire an attorney to represent you in New York, you expect them to organize the facts of your case efficiently so the rest of the process can follow. Finding out that your case cannot proceed because it did not meet requirements, deadlines or expectations can...
Every area of law has the potential for malpractice claims. However, there are a few areas that tend to see higher numbers than others. According to the Expert Institute, real estate, business transactions, trusts and estates, and corporate and securities are the four...
Your intellectual property may be just as valuable to your business as your real estate and equipment, or perhaps even more. However, many people continue to show no regard for copyright law or the impact of their behavior. If you have concerns about the misuse of...