What We’re Talking About
A Major Win Against Forced Arbitration
Last week, a bill called the “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act”, was passed with a large bipartisan vote by the House of Representatives. The bill gives individuals a choice between going to court or going to arbitration to resolve allegations in cases related to sexual harassment or assault. The measure is also retroactive — invalidating any existing forced arbitration clauses in ongoing cases that could make it difficult for any survivors to litigate cases against their employers.
How Taylor Swift’s Re-Recordings Expose the Pitfalls of Intellectual Property Law in the Music Industry
By now you’ve probably heard about mega-star Taylor Swift re-recording her old albums. At the end of 2021, Swift released Red (Taylor’s Version), a re-recording of her 2012 album, Red. This followed the April release of “Taylor’s Version” of her 2008 album, Fearless. Now why would a globally-known music artist take the time to re-record her already-recorded music? The answer can be found in the incredibly complex world of intellectual property law – and the issues that led to Swift’s undertaking are not only affecting artists of her stature.
Nike Sues Lululemon
Well, the year 2022 has only just begun, but there’s already a new legal battle between two fitness giants. According to court documents, Nike Inc. is accusing Lululemon Athletica Inc. of patent infringement related to its in-home Mirror fitness device and other apps. The complaint, filed in a U.S. District Court in Manhattan, alleges that Lululemon infringed on six of Nike’s patents.
Vaccines: Beware of Bad Bills
The last thing Americans need to be concerned with mid-pandemic, is getting billed for what they believe is doing the right thing. If you find yourself being billed for a “free” vaccine, you are not alone. Read more here.
How to Protect Your Bright Ideas
When picturing your favorite brands, odds are excellent that your first thoughts will include signature logo images or slogans, such as the arrow from A to Z that Amazon uses. The reason you instantly think of these identifiers is because companies created a distinct trademark (or just “mark”), and then used it consistently across all their marketing. Formalizing a product or service with a registered mark not only offers necessary legal protection, but it also provides businesses with a surefire visual tool to connect with consumers.
Here’s what you need to know about trademarks and how they can help your business.