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TikTok, Dance Creators, and Copyright Complications
Even if you do not have an account on TikTok, you have likely heard of the social media platform. After all, it became the most-downloaded app in 2020 after then-President Trump attempted to ban it. Users love the platform because of how easy it is for people to share...
Can an Employee Start Working Without a Social Security Number?
It might take a while for foreign nationals arriving in the United States to work to obtain their Social Security number (SSN) for various reasons. As of this writing, it can take Social Security offices a few weeks to issue a SSN and card. What should you do...
An Employee’s Green Card Is Expiring — Do You Need to Reverify It?
Welcome to the second in a series of posts celebrating the publication of my new book: I-9 Verification Employment eGuide for HR professionals. This free, comprehensive book is chock-full of detailed information designed to walk you through the process and make sure...
You Say “Louis,” I Say “Chewy”: Distinguishing Tarnishment from Blurring
Written By Guest Author, Marks Gray Summer Law Clerk Corrine H. Bowden What do Louis Vuitton luxury handbags have in common with “Chewy Vuiton” dog toys? According to the Fourth Circuit, not enough. The court’s November 2007 ruling in favor of the underdog in Louis...
What to Know about Copyright Protection for Presentation Materials
Presentations are given every day to a wide variety of audiences throughout the world. Professional consultants provide presentations on leadership development, handling stress, how to improve sales techniques, financial investments, real estate sales, and insurance...
6 of the Top I-9 Mistakes That Employers Make
As a business immigration attorney, one of the things I get the most questions about from clients is the I-9 verification process -- and it's easy to see why! I-9 verification is complicated, confusing, and full of lots of specific rules and requirements. That's why I...
Did the City of Pasadena Infringe on the Rose Bowl Trademark?
Last week, U.S. District Judge Andre Birotte dismissed a lawsuit on behalf of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association (The Association) against the City of Pasadena. The lawsuit included several claims: The Association sought a declaration that the City of...
VIDEO: 10 Day E-Verify Timeline
In this video, Immigration Business and Compliance attorney Giselle Carson talks about the new 10 day E-Verify Timeline.