A request we often receive from clients goes something like this, “I want you to protect all of my IP.” Patent, copyright, and trademark rights are defined by federal statutes, which can make them easier to explain to a client. But what about trade dress? WHAT IS TRADE DRESS AND HOW IS IT PROTECTED? Courts hold that trade dress is
Attorney Jeffrey Simon Examines the Details of the McDonald’s Coffee Case and the Impact Today
Getting pulled over by the police can be scary, particularly if it’s late at night and you’ve had a drink or two. In such a high-stress moment, it’s easy to make mistakes that could complicate the situation. Understanding what not to do is crucial, so here’s a rundown of the most common pitfalls to steer clear of it you ever
When did everything get so political? It seems that wherever we turn everything is fair game for a political debate. But, how in the world did healthcare become so political? I think all of us, no matter if we are conservative or liberal, Republican or Democrat believe in certain fundamental rights. For the love of Pete, can we all agree: Americans
For many years, those of us practicing in the areas of hemp and cannabis have been warning clients about the ever-present worst-case scenario – federal action against their company or person. It was like this dark cloud looming, threatening to rain on everyone’s parade. As the years went on and nothing “bad” happened, that rain cloud seemed far off. History
Lawyers who don’t handle DWI cases sometimes receive frantic calls from clients when a charge is looming, or a DWI arrest has been made. The laws are confusing, and there is a lot of misinformation out there. If you get that call from a client, advise them to retain an attorney with a proven record at trial, field sobriety test,
Suboxone—a medication widely used to treat Opioid Use Disorder—has been linked to tooth decay by various medical studies and patient reports, leading to a slew of lawsuits. These lawsuits focus on the failure of Indivior, the maker of Suboxone, to warn patients about the severe dental damage that the medication can potentially cause. These lawsuits claim that patients have suffered
Employers have long relied on restrictive covenants such as noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements to protect their business and market position. Historically, agreements such as noncompete agreements had to be limited in scope – including duration and geographic area – in order to be enforceable. And I previously wrote on this topic back in November 2022. However, a new Minnesota law
During the 2023 legislative session, the Minnesota legislature approved a state-wide plan that requires employers to provide their employees with mandatory “earned sick and safe time.” Essentially, this guarantees that employees will receive paid time off for certain qualifying events. The law went into effect January 1, 2024. Which Employers are Required to Provide Earned Sick and Safe Time? There are laws
“A computer would deserve to be called intelligent if it could deceive a human into believing that it was human.” – Alan Turing Artificial intelligence (AI) is mentioned so often that it has become ubiquitous. Virtually every news burst and advertisement refers to it. What is AI? The acronym appears to encompass all things run by software, implying there is
A request we often receive from clients goes something like this, “I want you to protect all of my IP.” Patent, copyright, and trademark rights are defined by federal statutes, which can make them easier to explain to a client. But what about trade dress? WHAT IS TRADE DRESS AND HOW IS IT PROTECTED? Courts hold that trade dress is
Attorney Jeffrey Simon Examines the Details of the McDonald’s Coffee Case and the Impact Today
Getting pulled over by the police can be scary, particularly if it’s late at night and you’ve had a drink or two. In such a high-stress moment, it’s easy to make mistakes that could complicate the situation. Understanding what not to do is crucial, so here’s a rundown of the most common pitfalls to steer clear of it you ever
When did everything get so political? It seems that wherever we turn everything is fair game for a political debate. But, how in the world did healthcare become so political? I think all of us, no matter if we are conservative or liberal, Republican or Democrat believe in certain fundamental rights. For the love of Pete, can we all agree: Americans
For many years, those of us practicing in the areas of hemp and cannabis have been warning clients about the ever-present worst-case scenario – federal action against their company or person. It was like this dark cloud looming, threatening to rain on everyone’s parade. As the years went on and nothing “bad” happened, that rain cloud seemed far off. History
Lawyers who don’t handle DWI cases sometimes receive frantic calls from clients when a charge is looming, or a DWI arrest has been made. The laws are confusing, and there is a lot of misinformation out there. If you get that call from a client, advise them to retain an attorney with a proven record at trial, field sobriety test,
Suboxone—a medication widely used to treat Opioid Use Disorder—has been linked to tooth decay by various medical studies and patient reports, leading to a slew of lawsuits. These lawsuits focus on the failure of Indivior, the maker of Suboxone, to warn patients about the severe dental damage that the medication can potentially cause. These lawsuits claim that patients have suffered
Employers have long relied on restrictive covenants such as noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements to protect their business and market position. Historically, agreements such as noncompete agreements had to be limited in scope – including duration and geographic area – in order to be enforceable. And I previously wrote on this topic back in November 2022. However, a new Minnesota law
During the 2023 legislative session, the Minnesota legislature approved a state-wide plan that requires employers to provide their employees with mandatory “earned sick and safe time.” Essentially, this guarantees that employees will receive paid time off for certain qualifying events. The law went into effect January 1, 2024. Which Employers are Required to Provide Earned Sick and Safe Time? There are laws
“A computer would deserve to be called intelligent if it could deceive a human into believing that it was human.” – Alan Turing Artificial intelligence (AI) is mentioned so often that it has become ubiquitous. Virtually every news burst and advertisement refers to it. What is AI? The acronym appears to encompass all things run by software, implying there is
