Do student newspapers and TV stations have the same degree of First Amendment protection as independent newspapers and broadcasters? A pending Nebraska case will examine that question. In the Northwest Public School District, the Viking Saga, a student-run newspaper,...
Year: 2023
Another Bad Headline for Shein: Copyright Infringement on the Order of Racketeering
The fashion retailer Shein is known for its constant waterfall of online clothing listings. Shein enthusiasts are known to scroll the app like they would social media, gazing upon absurdly cheap outfits, shoes, and home decor. But if you are at all familiar with...
Commemoration of Kent & Crawford’s Merger with Marks Gray
On August 1, 2023, we marked a memorable milestone—the 20th anniversary of Kent & Crawford’s merger with Marks Gray! That merger revitalized the combined law firm and propelled the firm into the 21st century with expanded areas of practice, incorporation of new...
Milwaukee World Festival Sues Minnesota Twins to Prevent “Summerfest” Trademark Genericide
Have you ever seen a company pop up multiple times in the headlines for defending its trademark name? You may have wondered, “Do they really need to go after every company that uses something similar? Are they just being aggressive?” If you are not immersed in the...
Check Out the MTSU Free Speech Center Annual Report
Are you interested in becoming more informed about the First Amendment, but you’re not sure where to begin? The Middle Tennessee State University Free Speech Center is a great place to start. The center’s annual report for 2022 is available here: annual report. The...
The New Form I-9 Is Now Available For Use
You don’t have to transition to the new Form I-9 just yet, but you are required to use it starting Nov. 1, 2023. Here’s what you need to know. The virtual...
If You Embed a Photo from Instagram, Is It Copyright Infringement?
At this point, it should come as no surprise that the internet is the Wild West of intellectual property law. Between AI-generated content and complex layers of transmitting other people’s ideas, it can prove difficult to draw the lines of copyright ownership,...
16 Marks Gray attorneys recognized by US News Best Lawyers
We are thrilled to announce 16 Marks Gray attorneys have been recognized by 𝘜.𝘚. 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘓𝘢𝘸𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘴 for 2024! Two selected as “Lawyer of the Year” and four as Ones to Watch. Their dedication and commitment to excellence have earned them this prestigious honor. Being...