Five Best Ways to Protect Your Ideas
When I first meet a client, I am often asked “How can I protect my ideas?” While it may seem like a simple question, getting the answer right is often tricky. That’s because one can’t actually own an...
View ArticleWhy Every Trademark Owner Should Care About B&B Hardware
Does a Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) decision that there is a likelihood of confusion between two trademarks prevent federal district court trademark litigation? The purpose of a trademark is...
View ArticleContracts & Copyright: Issues for Authors, Writers & Creative Professionals
To find out more about how the Adler Law Group can help your business identify risk and issues related to intellectual property ownership, corporation or LLC formation, or just assess risk associated...
View ArticleFailure to Mind Corporate Details Leads to Loss of Copyright, Infringement...
The case of Clarity Software, LLC v. Financial Independence Group, LLC is a great example the serious, negative consequences to intellectual property ownership when business owners and legal counsel...
View ArticleContract Drafting: Limitations of Liability & Exceptions
One of the most important functions of a contract is to reduce uncertainties and mitigate risks. That is why almost all professional or personal services contracts contain “limitations of liability”...
View Article#Bank Information #Security: The Evolving Threat From Insiders
VIDEO: The Evolving Insider Threat- Dawn Cappelli, Randy Trzeciak of CMU’s Insider Threat Center This video from RSA Conference 2013 discusses: Who typically commits insider crimes – and how; How...
View ArticleEntertainment & Fashion Law News Update
Entertainment Law News & Events Entertainment Law Initiative Luncheon Set For Feb. 8 | GRAMMY.com The GRAMMY Foundation announced today that the keynote discussion at the 15th Annual Entertainment...
View ArticleAEREO LOSES COPYRIGHT CASE
Technology Continues to Test The Bounds of Copyright Law The Internet is an unprecedented source of disruption. From retail services (e.g. Amazon) to media and entertainment, almost every industry has...
View ArticleLaunch Designer Workshops By EDITOR-AT-LARGE: Contracts
Contracts for Interior Design Professionals This crash course on legal contracts is designed for interior designers who are drafting a contract for the first time or wanting to make an existing one...
View ArticleIdentifying Intellectual Property Issues in Start-Ups – Live Webcast!
Do you work with start-up companies and need a basic understanding of the various intellectual property issues that can arise? I will be co-presenting in this online seminar that will help you:...
View ArticleIs Your Company’s Web Site Privacy Policy Compliant With New California Law?
Privacy Law Update: California “Do Not Track” Two California laws went into effect at the beginning of the year that require additional notifications to consumers. The California Online Privacy...
View ArticleDrafting Contract Termination Clauses – Termination for Breach by...
One of the key issues that must be examined when negotiating or drafting any contract is how the parties may get out of, or “terminate,” that contract. While many attorneys will rest on standard...
View ArticleOwning Design: Protecting Original Design in an Age of Knock-Offs
A presentation on what goes into creating original designs and how these differ from copycats. WHERE: Decoration & Design Building, J. Robert Scott Showroom, Suite 220 WHEN: Wednesday, October...
View ArticleBad Faith Not Required for Attorney Fees in Patent Disputes
Monolithic Power Sys., Inc. v. O2 Micro Int’l Ltd., Fed. Cir., No. 2012-1221, 8/13/13 On August 13, 2013 the Federal Circuit held that litigation misconduct and unprofessional behavior may be...
View Article#Bank Information #Security: The Evolving Threat From Insiders
VIDEO: The Evolving Insider Threat- Dawn Cappelli, Randy Trzeciak of CMU’s Insider Threat Center This video from RSA Conference 2013 discusses: Who typically commits insider crimes – and how; How...
View ArticleEntertainment & Fashion Law News Update
Entertainment Law News & Events Entertainment Law Initiative Luncheon Set For Feb. 8 | GRAMMY.com The GRAMMY Foundation announced today that the keynote discussion at the 15th Annual Entertainment...
View ArticleDavid M. Adler Speaking on Law & Social Data Panel at Chicago TechWeek 2012
Chicago is a new kind of technology hub, and the Techweek Conference is a new type of technology conference. The Techweek 2012 Conference showcases the technology renaissance evolving in Chicago and...
View ArticleFashion Law: Legal News Roundup
Israel’s Ban on Ultra-Thin Models FASHION-SAFRICA-NIGERIA-BAKARE (Photo credit: Bohan Shen_沈伯韩) The Atlantic By Talya Minsberg A new Israeli law prohibits fashion media and advertising from using...
View ArticleDavid M. Adler Speaking on Social Media Legal Issues for Marketers at...
Icon of Law Firm--owned by user. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Attorney David M. Adler will be speaking as part of a legal panel on “legal landmines”, e.g. legal risks and regulatory compliance, in social...
View ArticleDavid Adler to Speak on Legal Issues In The Life Cycle of Theatrical Production
David M Adler, noted entertainment and creatival arts lawyer will be participating in the Visiting Artist Series with Reginald Lawrence (Shepsu Aakhu). Tuesday, April 10, 2012 11:50 – 1:30 pm DePaul...
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