Viacom Victory in Suit Underscores Importance of IP rights
Disclaimers be damned. A Texas pop-up bar has lost an intellectual property suit against Viacom – the owners of the SpongeBob SquarePants brand – for copyright…
How to Determine If a Delaware C-Corp is Right for Your Business
Prospective business owners have a variety of options when it comes to choosing how their business will function and operate. Whether your business is a sole…
Livestreaming and IP Law: Reaction Meta Meets the DMCA
In the online world, the Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA) is the prevailing intellectual property (IP) doctrine. It criminalizes the distribution of copyrighted works via digital…
The Basics of Livestreaming and Intellectual Property Law
Live streaming is arguably the next big thing in at-home entertainment. Perhaps its growing popularity is a response to the isolation imposed by COVID restrictions, in which people…
What to Know About Buying Distressed Commercial Properties
Buying distressed commercial property can be hugely tempting for retailers looking for inexpensive property or investors aiming for high returns. Especially for first-time buyers looking for…
An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Texas Commercial Leases
From an idea to execution, starting a business is no small task. It requires forethought, industry insights, and a stomach for setbacks. And for many businesses,…
An Actual Business Lesson from HBO’s “Succession”
The daringly dramatic and fiercely funny series from writer and creator Jesse Armstrong, Succession, was the small-talk topic of the fall. The series follows the Roy…
Why Boldness is the Future of Business in 2022
Success in the post-pandemic marketplace is the product of bold acts from bold entrepreneurs. Economic hardship triggers our flight-or-fight response – it’s how we as humans…
5 Tips for Implementing Secure Digital Contracts
Digital contracts are a small way businesses can achieve ample growth. They function exactly like paper contracts but exist only as files and data exchanged between…
