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Cannabis Company Learns Important Trademark Lesson

A Nevada Cannabis Company Must Rebrand Its Products After Being Hit With A Trademark Infringement Lawsuit A Nevada cannabis company must rebrand its products after being hit with a trademark infringement lawsuit. The suit highlights that as the marijuana industry gains legitimacy, businesses must adopt traditional intellectual property strategies, such as conducting a trademark search […]

Author: Crystal M. Prais

October 17, 2017

How the CASE Act Could Change How We Deal with Copyright Claims

What You Need to Know About the CASE Act A small claims court for resolving smaller copyright infringement claims could finally come to fruition thanks to a proposed bill for the CASE act. But what is the CASE act and how could it affect you?After being informally debated over the past several years, a bill was introduced […]

Author: Crystal M. Prais

September 20, 2016

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What are the Legal Implications of Music Sampling?

The legality of music sampling Music sampling is one of the most frequent — and controversial — practices in the music industry. It involves taking pre-existing sound recordings and repurposing them in a new musical composition. The extent of the music sample can range from the entire chorus of a song to just a few notes.Slick […]

Author: Crystal M. Prais

July 25, 2016

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FTC Fines to See Major Increase Next Month

FTC Fines Set to Skyrocket Next Month The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced an adjustment to the maximum civil penalty dollar amounts for violations of 16 provisions of law under the agency’s jurisdiction. The FTC fines hike is noteworthy given the agency’s stepped-up enforcement efforts in a number of key areas, including deceptive advertising, data security, […]

Author: Crystal M. Prais

July 13, 2016

NCAA Ban On Athletes Engaging In Fantasy Sports

If you have spent any time near a television this fall, you could not have missed an advertisement for FanDuel or DraftKings. These fantasy sports conglomerates have spent an estimated $100 million in advertising this season. Their most obvious appeal to fans is the lucrative cash prizes that they offer. In fact, FanDuel’s prize payouts […]

Author: Crystal M. Prais

November 12, 2015

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