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Client Creativity Coverage, by Copyright

Z. Peter Sawicki and James L. Young May 7, 2021

Copyright protects the expression of an idea by the creator(s) of that expression. Our clients create “stuff” all the time, but what of that “stuff” qualifies for copyright protection? Three recent examples of copyright issues in the news are (1) Taylor Swift alleging copyright infringement by an amusement park (Evermore Park, in Utah) for its costumed actors performing her music

Do All States Have Lemon Laws?

Aaron Fhima May 5, 2021

All 50 states have lemon laws for new cars, but only six states have a lemon law for used cars. The purpose of a car lemon law is to provide financial protection for consumers who are buying a new car, but find out the hard way that the car is defective. Sometimes cars arrive from the manufacturer in less-than-perfect condition and

What is a Typical Child Custody Agreement When the Divorce Is Amicable?

Carrie S. Schultz May 3, 2021

Divorce is never an easy process, especially when children are involved. The family life you pictured, and the one your child or children have counted on, suddenly becomes vastly different than what you expected. One thing that makes it all a bit easier, however is to keep things as amicable as possible. What is an Amicable Divorce? When a divorce

How Long Does It Take for a Divorce to be Finalized in New Jersey?

Carrie S. Schultz April 25, 2021

Getting a divorce is incredibly stressful and emotional. You may be thinking that you should see how quickly you can get through the process so that you can move on and start healing from the break up. However, you also need to keep in mind that the order given by the judge at your final hearing will be good for

4 Considerations for ‘Sleep Divorce’ During Your Actual Divorce

Sandra M. Radna April 23, 2021

Remember watching reruns of I Love Lucy when you were a child and wondering why Ricky and Lucy slept in separate beds? Weren’t they lonely? Did Ricky snore? Did Lucy toss and turn too much? And it wasn’t just Ricky and Lucy Ricardo. It was the same on the other sitcoms of that time like Dick Van Dyke and Leave

Bad Behavior at The U.S. Trademark Office

Z. Peter Sawicki and James L. Young April 12, 2021

In 2020, there were over 700,000 trademark applications filed at the U.S. Trademark Office. In the past the U.S. Trademark Office has been fairly friendly to trademark applicants from abroad. Recently, however, filings from non-US applicants have increased dramatically and many of these filings have presented examination issues, especially when it comes to allegations of “use” of a trademark. One of

Nursing Home Liability for COVID-19 Outbreaks

Covid Masks, Warnings and Asbestos Litigation

Tim Assouad April 6, 2021

Covid-19 has changed our world. From every day mask wearing and social distancing to working from home, our lives have changed immeasurably. So too in toxic tort litigation. Courts and parties have struggled to keep cases and dockets moving via Zoom and phone conferences, and have grappled with how and when trials will go forward. Of course, this is all

How Did COVID Impact the Divorce Trend?

Georgie Brattland March 24, 2021

Divorce rates have actually been declining since the 1980s, where the commonly used “50%” statistic first took hold. Now, divorce rates in the U.S. average to about 39%. Just prior to the pandemic, divorce rates were actually at an all-time low in 2019. According to the American Community Survey data from the 2018 census, for every 1,000 marriages in 2018,

Non-Competes: Make Them Work for Your Business

Nancy Giles March 24, 2021

Noncompetes, or restrictive covenants, are useful items to have in one’s business toolbox, but only if a business understands how to use them effectively. Generally speaking, in the context of restrictive covenants, the more restrictive the agreement (and, thus, the more protections being reserved by the employer), the less likely the agreement is to be upheld as enforceable under the

6 Tips to Win a Child Custody Battle

Scott Brown March 24, 2021

A child custody battle can be one of the most stressful, yet important things you will ever engage in. After all, it’s your child’s well-being on the line. Child custody disputes are rarely easy. There’s no magical formula for how to win a child custody case, but there are ways to improve your odds. Read on for the top 6

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