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What happens when an attorney misuses your funds?

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Aug 31, 2020 | Legal Malpractice

You've been paying your attorney for several months. Every time they send a bill, you make sure you pay right away. You check over what they're charging for, and you guarantee that they have what they need for their time and the fees you need to pay to the court....

How to extend intellectual property rights to the web

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Aug 26, 2020 | Copyright Law

Many artists have an interest in protecting the work they create. As such, there is a high probability that authors you're familiar with copyrighted most of the literature you've read up to this point.However, as society changes, so must the laws established to govern...

T-shirt artist says copycats violating her intellectual property

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Aug 24, 2020 | Intellectual Property

Thanks to the internet, artists can easily share their creations with people around the world. In the past, they had to rely on more traditional media or word of mouth in order to promote their work, but now "going viral" online can mean great financial success...

Artists say politicians using their music violates copyright law

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Aug 16, 2020 | Copyright Law

It is not unusual for political candidates of all kinds to use popular music as a soundtrack for their campaign ads or events. In the past, some politicians have come under fire for using an artist's music without permission. However, many well-known bands and singers...

Artist says covering her mural is a violation of copyright law

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Aug 10, 2020 | Copyright Law

Many artists here in New York and elsewhere assume that copyright protection is only for authors or musicians, but that is untrue. Artists of all mediums may be able to make use of copyright law to protect their creative works. This may even include murals done on the...

Has a mistake turned into malpractice? Here’s what to look for

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Jul 29, 2020 | Legal Malpractice

You decided to work with your current attorney because of a referral from your friend. Your friend had a case similar to yours in the past, and the attorney was able to help them get a fantastic settlement.You would be happy if your case worked out the same way, but...

Do artificially-created parody songs violate copyright law?

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Jul 25, 2020 | Copyright Law

Many people enjoy parody songs, often inspired by hit music, saying that they provide a laugh or even interesting social commentary. Though most parody is protected by fair use, some artists make a point to ask another artist for permission to parody a particular...

Artist says Chevrolet violated copyright law

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Jul 17, 2020 | Copyright Law

Murals on buildings are a popular form of art these days. Some New York artists use them as a means of conveying a social message, while others simply seek to express their creativity. Though the majority of artists want people to enjoy these murals, others have...

What are the main types of legal malpractice?

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Jul 15, 2020 | Legal Malpractice

When you hire a lawyer, you'll be doing so with the faith that they will act in the most competent and professional way. The work that they are doing on your behalf will undoubtedly have a huge impact on your life. It may be the difference between whether or not you...

Twitch will remove clips found in violation of copyright law

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Jul 12, 2020 | Copyright Law

Online streaming has changed the way that creators of all kinds monetize their content. While YouTube has long been the subject of numerous copyright violation claims, other streaming sites are starting to deal with similar problems. The streaming site Twitch, which...

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