As veganism continues to grow in popularity, more consumers are becoming conscious of the impact their food choices have on their health. With an increase in demand for vegan products, more companies in the consumer market are claiming their products are vegan – even...
The decision to use a surrogate to have a child can be overwhelming and filled with mental, emotional, and financial worries. As a Surrogacy and Assisted Reproduction attorney and advocate who personally used a surrogate to have her son, I know this firsthand. Below...
There are all kinds of stories detailing big developers using their power to push around individual landowners. Sometimes, though, those individuals have the opportunity to push back. You’ve heard the phrase “The devil is in the details.” In recent Florida property...
In many copyright infringement cases, there is a bit of gray area. Perhaps the accused did not realize they were infringing on another’s intellectual property. Or they believed that their usage was allowed due to parody or educational purposes. This is not what...
When you mix private institutions and public funding, the question often arises: At what point does a private company become subject to public records law? We’ve asked this question before. Now we see another example playing out in Ohio. A construction company filed a...
A black apron featuring bloody vampire fangs and the words Goth IHOP. Does this seem like a trademark violation to you? IHOP certainly thought so when they sent OnlyFans model Candylion what she calls a “copyright strike,” which told her to stop using their trademark...
Sometimes news organizations are digging for public records to aid in a larger exposé that can affect people’s lives in a very material way – like compensation for medical or repair expenses. In New Orleans, the news station Fox 8 has filed suit against the city...
March is Surrogacy Awareness Month in the United States, and for me, it's a time to reflect on the incredible journey that led to my son's arrival. Every day, I'm reminded of the love and selflessness of our amazing gestational surrogate, who carried and delivered him...