Facing a legal issue can happen to almost anyone. As a result, most people choose to enlist professional help when handling legal claims to ensure that their cases are properly addressed. Unfortunately, some parties may find that their counsel did not perform their...
Owning the rights to a particular work often means that individuals can profit from the work and also have protection from others' unauthorized use of the work. Of course, there are many instances in which violations can occur, and intellectual property litigation...
When New York residents hire professionals to complete a job, they typically expect the task to be completed correctly. This may be especially true for those in the medical and legal fields. Unfortunately, some parties may find themselves the victims of legal...
Many musicians in New York and elsewhere have drawn inspiration from hits from previous decades and in some cases, they may even use samples of these hits to create their own music. When using another artist's work, obtaining consent is advisable, as failing to do so...
One of the most frustrating things to deal with is finding out that your attorney was not working to help you or further your case. Perhaps the attorney knew the other party, or maybe they were just being negligent. Whatever the situation was, they didn't take your...
The music industry is one that involves a great deal of creativity. As a result, most musicians do not want their work unjustly used and seek copyright protections to avoid such outcomes. Still, some musical artists may find that others have used their work or created...
Lawsuits filed by patent trolls have been the bane of many companies over the years. The problem became so extensive that in 2016, Congress passed the Defense of Trade Secrets Act in an attempt to stem the flow of these lawsuits in order to allow them into federal...
Attorneys are human, and, as a result, there is a chance that they'll make mistakes. No one can know everything about every law, statute or situation, so it's no surprise that errors are made. However, there are many mistakes that attorneys should know better than to...
Artists, songwriters, writers, photographers and others often have a hard time convincing the public that their creations are not free for anyone to use. Even when they sign a contract permitting the use of a work of art, the other party may take advantage of the...
When you first contacted your lawyer, you felt like it was a good fit. They had experience with the type of case you wanted to start. They talked to you on the phone, set up an appointment and met you in person. They seemed kind and knowledgeable. You had a good...