In the past, obtaining a copyright registration for architectural works was a long and annoying process. Designers would have to submit physical plans and paper applications to secure the rights to their design. In the digital age, these requirements became even more...
Year: 2019
Sports Lawyers’ Annual Conference
Foreign players have an important role in American sports, and I was honored to speak at the Sports Lawyers Association Annual Conference on the state of sports immigration. Just like many other areas of U.S. immigration, it is facing substantial challenges.
Congressman Under Investigation by Bar for Public Statements
The Florida Bar has opened an ethics investigation on Congressman Matt Gaetz following a tweet in February that many thought sounded like witness intimidation leading up to congressional testimony by Michael Cohen, President Trump’s former attorney. Congressman Gaetz...
Saturday and the Witch Woman
Last Friday, I received a surprise in the mail, a hardcover book called Saturday and the Witch Woman written by Tom Ott, my client and friend. Tom is a professor of Caribbean history who has wanted to write about Saturday for many years. Several years ago Tom sent a...
“Ex Pertinacia Victoria”
“Ex Pertinacia Victoria” or Victory Through Determination is the motto of Jacksonville’s professional soccer team. And this motto also guides our immigration vision and work with our clients and engagement in our community. We’re proud of our multi-talented team...
What’s Allowed under Fair Use of Copyright-Protected Work?
Copyright registrations protect owners’ original works from other people reproducing, distributing, displaying, and/or performing the original works or creating derivative works. But the laws surrounding copyright protection are not exactly sealed tight. References to...
FAQs about F-1 OPT Work Authorization Verification
Many F-1 students selected under the H-1B lottery have an expiring or expired Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Our clients are asking us how to verify their work authorization. We have created these FAQs to guide you through the process. Download the PDF
Three Common Trademark Mistakes Made By Businesses
rubber stamp printed with trademark[/caption] The names, symbols, and logos associated with your business can be valuable assets. By registering them as trademarks, you help protect your business from predatory competitors who want to make money off your hard work....