Does Litigating Make Economic Sense?
One of the most important factors to consider when taking a case is whether the cost of litigating is likely to outweigh the gain. Even if the potential clients are willing to pay your fee, you may...
View ArticleIdea-Expression Dichotomy Remains Key to Copyright Protection of New Technology
Can you state the difference between an idea and the expression of that idea? Don’t worry if it doesn’t slip off your tongue. This distinction is one of the most difficult areas of copyright law but...
View ArticlePizza and the Edge of the Trademark Universe
The following is a guest blog post by Michael J. Thomas, a solo practitioner and founder of Creative Vision Legal, a Bay Area law firm offering legal services tailored to artists, musicians, and small...
View Article10 Business-Related Torts to Master
If you handle business litigation matters, you need to be fluent in the most common business-related torts and their elements so you can spot the issues immediately—to either allege them or defend...
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