Insights
Remembering Immigrants in the Military
“I gave my heart to the Americans and thought of nothing else but raising my banner and adding my colors to theirs.” – Marquis de Lafayette Did you know that immigrants are a significant presence in our military? This isn’t a recent phenomenon. By the 1840s, half of...
No, a Monkey Cannot Sue for Copyright Infringement
It’s a question that has been on everyone’s mind: can a monkey own the copyright to its own selfie? A recent case set out to find the answer. The plaintiff was Naruto, a crested macaque living in an Indonesian reserve. The defendant was David Slater, a photographer...
Corporate Run 5K
Congrats to the Marks Gray team (Lisa, Thyra and Gabbie pictured) and the many other teams for participating in and completing the Corporate Run 5K!
Crystal T. Broughan at the International Trademark Association Annual Meeting
Shareholder and Intellectual Property attorney Crystal T. Broughan shared a photo from Seattle, Washington. Crystal is attending the International Trademark Association Annual Meeting. She is joined by fellow Jacksonville attorney Katharine Rowe.
Attorney Michael B. Bittner is featured in FDLA’s Spring 2018 Trial Advocate Quarterly
Marks Gray is pleased to announce attorney Michael B. Bittner's article titled, "Florida Construction Lien Law: A Practical Guide" is featured in Florida Defense Lawyers Association's (FDLA) the Spring 2018 edition of Trial Advocate Quarterly. Mr. Bittner practices...
Tax Breaks That Help YOU While You Help Your Parents
Co–authored by Kristine M. Scott, Estate Planning Associate Over 17 million people in the United States are actively taking care of their elderly parents, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Providing that care is important—but it can be costly. One study...
Statute of Limitations and Statute of Repose in Florida Construction Defect Litigation
A claimant’s right to bring a cause of action based on a construction defect does not extend indefinitely. Builders, developers, contractors, and owners all must be aware of the time limitations for filing a lawsuit for construction related claims. In cases involving...
Trademark Scams: What to Expect After Filing Your Application
I recently went through the process of filing trademark applications for my law firm’s trademarks. Now I am receiving all kinds of scam mail from companies claiming to publish international catalogues of trademarks and offering global trademark protection. I realized...