Anne Frank Foundation Extends Copyright on Diary
Anne Frank became posthumously famous worldwide for the journal she kept while she and her family and friends were hiding from the Nazis in a “secret annex” in an office building. The foundation...
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When Are Ski Resorts Liable for Ski and Snowboard Injuries?
Skiers and snowboarders who take lessons and exercise reasonable caution can enjoy their sport without undue risk of injury. Still, any high-speed sport can be dangerous. To some, the danger is part o...
Artist Sues Restaurant for Ripping Off His Tattoo (Ouch!)
Are tattoos copyrightable? Who owns a tattoo, the tattoo artist or the person upon whom the tattoo is inked?...
Protecting Wages from Creditors
Every state has an exemption for certain types of income which creditors may not be able to garnish even if they hold a judgment against you. If you have exempt income or property, a debt collector ca...
What is a Crummey trust?
Crummey is the name of a taxpayer who succeeded getting an annual exclusion by establishing a trust containing withdrawal rights for the benefit of minor children. A Crummey trust is a special form of...
Is Sleeping While Intoxicated a Crime?
Is it a crime to sleep in your car after having too much to drink at the bar? The answer may surprise you....
The Case of the Dueling Dumplings: A Trade Secret Dispute
When most people think of trade secrets, they think high-tech — like the design of a new computer chip. But did you know that food and drinks can also be the subject of trade secret protection? Here...
Game Mods and Car Hacks Now Legal Under Copyright Law
The US Copyright Office (which is part of the Library of Congress) recently adopted new guidelines on types of activities that won't be considered illegal under US copyright law. Find out about the ga...
Teens and DUIs: What Are the Consequences When Teens Drive Drunk?
So how much alcohol can the average teenager drink before he or she is considered unlawfully driving under the influence? Two drinks? Three? Try less than one alcoholic drink! While a standard DUI is ...
Child Custody Modification When There is a Material Change of Circumstances
Custody battles make great fodder for TV shows and movies, but the reality typically involves significantly less drama. A court signs off on a custody plan that is created for the kids, and both paren...
Can I Write My Own Will?
A Will is an important legal document that contains your instructions and wishes for handling your estate and distributing the property and assets you own in your own name after you die....
How Do You Prove Libel and Slander?
Libel and slander are both types of defamation – falsely conveying a very negative impression of another person or business. For example, if Lindsay says Joe is a convicted criminal, or is dishonest...
Does Your Landlord Have the Right to Evict You?
If you've been served with an eviction notice, and you're not ready to move out, you are probably asking yourself “Does the landlord have the right to evict me? What can I do to remain in place as a...
Police Misconduct That Goes Unreported and Undocumented Undermines Our Criminal Justice System
The police play a vital role in the nation's criminal justice system. When they honor their oath to uphold the law, they earn praise for making the system work. When they break the law rather than enf...
Family Seeks Compensation for Child Crushed by Tombstone
In an application of wrongful death law that is unusual but not unprecedented, parents in Utah whose four-year-old child was crushed by a falling tombstone are suing the Glenwood Cemetery Association....
Holy Copyright Law, Batman! The Batmobile is a Protected Character
In 2011, DC Comics, now part of Warner Bros., sued Mark Towle, creator of famous car replicas from movies and TV, alleging infringement of DC's copyrights and trademarks in the Batmobile. Does copyrig...
Should It Be Legal to Sell Used Print Cartridges?
What if you could get sued for selling your used technology — your old cell phone, your flat-screen TV, or even your empty print cartridges? That possibility is being considered by the United States...
How Brands Like Google Try to Avoid Trademark Genericide
Google had a potential trademark embarrassment recently when it turned out the mark ALPHABET is already in use by carmaker BMW. Some have suggested that Google adopted the Alphabet name with a view to...
Missouri Supreme Court Issues Ruling on Use of Red Light Cameras
Missouri's Supreme Court issued a ruling that found a selection of red light camera programs across the state to be unconstitutional. ...
Judge Says EOS Lip Balm Case Should Go to Jury
A federal judge in Colorado refused to grant summary judgement for a competitor in a design patent infringement case involving the popular eos Smooth Sphere lip balm. The question is whether or not Or...
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