Year: 2019
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Register That Foul Trademark
Iancu v. Brunetti 139 S.Ct. 2294 (June 24, 2019). Erik Brunetti, a wise-guy or a genius (or both) started a clothing brand called “FUCT.” How much would young people love to where a shirt that says, “FUCT” to school just to make a statement? Mr. Brunetti wanted to protect his brand with power of the…
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Employment Department: Barista Versus Starbucks!
This lawyer gets up at 4 a.m. and works out at a gym. My work out partner is a business owner who will remain nameless. He complains a lot about California employment law and how it’s driving him out of business. He owns 15 businesses. One case that has him really nervous is what he…
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Immigration Department: Extraordinary Abilities Sought After
Immigration is an infamous hot button topic. But what if you’re at the top of your game and want to come to the US? Try the Extraordinary Ability Visa. Three types of documents immigrants need to work in the US: 1) green card; or 2) work authorization document; or 3) an employment visa. An immigrant…
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Social Media Department: Sweepstakes and Contests. How marketing could tank your business!
Want to improve your brand awareness and social media engagement? Have a contest! Not so fast. Like everything else in life, there’s a lot of complicated rules. The fact that there are more than one rule-making body for these kinds of hi-jinx is what makes it so complicated. There is the Federal Trade Commission. There…