What remedies are available for copyright infringement?

In a copyright infringement case, you may get actual damages, which is the amount of money from lost business, or the amount the infringer gained, meaning, what he or she made from your work. You may also be entitled to statutory amounts and attorneys fees if you registered the copyright within 90 days of publication.

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How many arbitrators should I find?

You usually only need to find one arbitrator to hear a case. Sometimes an arbitration agreement (or the rules of an association that are incorporated by reference in the agreement) will provide for three or more neutral arbitrators. There are always an odd number of arbitrators so that a decision can be made by a majority.

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Holiday Gifts and Buyer’s Remorse: Understanding Your Right to Return

With the holiday season just completed, consumers are assessing not only what they received, but also the damage on their credit card bills. Businesses who reached out to consumers during the holiday shopping season must also brace for the prospect of returning purchases and refunds. As a consumer, it’s important to know when you have the right to return a defective product as well as take advantage of the little-known cooling-off period.

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What is unemployment insurance?

Unemployment insurance, also known as unemployment benefits or state unemployment benefits, is a type of temporary insurance coverage that is given to individuals who have lost their jobs. Unemployment is generally required by state laws, and the employers in a state must pay into the unemployment insurance fund based on the size of the company that they operate and the number of employees that they have.

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