A copyright is a form of legal protection for works of original authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression. Copyright protection can apply to both published or unpublished works. From the moment the work is created, it is under copyright protection. While you are not required to register your copyright in order for...
Continue reading…Colorado Leads the Nation in Employment Law Reform
What reforms may be adopted nationwide to prevent discrimination against prospective employees?
Nationwide, there has been increasing focus on leveling the playing field for prospective employees. Traditionally, groups like women and individuals with criminal records have experienced discrimination in the hiring process. Colorado has led the way in implementing new laws aimed at reducing the... Continue reading…Publishers Sue Audible for Copyright Infringement
A copyright grants the holder certain exclusive rights such as the exclusive ability to reproduce or display the protected work. When someone uses the work protected by copyright without permission, this is referred to as “copyright infringement.” It happens often and is perpetrated on big and small scales, by individuals and by companies....
Continue reading…Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act
Mass layoffs mean that a large number of people have lost their jobs. The devastating effects of a mass layoff extend out into the community. When a group of community members has lost their livelihoods, they cannot contribute to the local economy as they could before. They lack the financial resources to purchase goods...
Continue reading…Former Tinder Executive Sues Company for Wrongful Termination
What are the grounds for a claim of wrongful termination?
A former executive of the popular dating app Tinder, Inc. has filed suit against Tinder’s parent companies alleging both sexual assault and wrongful termination. Rosette Pambakian worked as the vice president of marketing and communications at Tinder starting in 2012. During that time, Gregory... Continue reading…Elements of a Copyright Infringement Case
A copyright provides legal protection which grants creators the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, and create derivative work of a copyrighted entity. If someone other than the copyright holder uses copyrighted material without the owner’s permission, copyright infringement has occurred. It can be a costly legal mistake to infringe upon the copyright of another....
Continue reading…Would Donald Trump’s “Go Back to Your Country” Statements Constitute Employment Discrimination?
By now, you have likely heard of the controversy surrounding some recent tweets and statements made by President Trump towards several female Democratic congresswomen. The President’s tweet read that certain congresswomen, who had allegedly made statements expressing their discontent with America in its current state, should “go back and help fix the totally broken...
Continue reading…Supreme Court Rules in Copyright Owner Case
Copyright Registration
You may have valid ownership rights to copyright without a copyright registration. However, Section 411(a) of the Copyright Act makes it clear that no lawsuit may be brought regarding copyright infringement until “registration of the copyright claim has been made in accordance with this title.” The courts, however, have been split regarding the... Continue reading…Former Jack in the Box Employee Awarded $15 Million in Wrongful Termination Case
What are the grounds for a viable wrongful termination action?
A Los Angeles Superior Court recently awarded a former Jack in the Box employee $15 million in damages following her wrongful termination. The substantial award will be contested by the San Diego based restaurant chain. Employees nationwide will want to review the case and follow... Continue reading…Google Asks the Supreme Court to Weigh In On Its Battle with Oracle