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Scuttling Blackbeard’s Law

Plagiarism Today

The state of North Carolina has repealed Blackbeard's law, which claimed copyright in certain works. The post Scuttling Blackbeard’s Law appeared first on Plagiarism Today. However, the deeper issues remain.

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Law Firm Sues Competitor Over Copied Brief

Plagiarism Today

A law firm has filed a lawsuit against a competitor alleging copyright infringement over a copied brief, testing both ethical and legal norms. The post Law Firm Sues Competitor Over Copied Brief appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Canadian Legal Code? Copying Foreign Law Can’t Infringe Copyright Under US Law

JD Supra Law

The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that reprinting foreign law cannot be an infringement of US copyright law. Canadian Standards Association v. P.S. Knight Co., 23-50081 (5th Cir. July 16, 2024) (King, Willett, Douglas, JJ.). By: McDermott Will & Emery

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States Should Loosen Law Firm Ownership Restrictions

IP Law 360

Despite growing buzz, normalized nonlawyer ownership of law firms is a distant prospect, so the legal community should focus first on liberalizing state restrictions on attorney and firm purchases of practices, which would bolster succession planning and improve access to justice, says Michael Di Gennaro at The Law Practice Exchange.

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Protecting a Law Firm Brand

Erik K Pelton

Law firms have brands and trademarks too! Erik explains how law firms can protect their firm name and other branding elements, and shares some of the reasons they benefit from trademark registration. The post Protecting a Law Firm Brand appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

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Spring Semester Law Student Intern Applications Now Open

Erik K Pelton

We are seeking a law student for a paid IP/Trademark internship ($25/hr) from January to May 2024. Our intern will have an interest in Intellectual Property law; solid research and writing skills; and attention to detail and deadlines. Applications will be accepted through November 24th, 2023.

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The Health Record - Healthcare Law Insights, Issue 3, July 2024

JD Supra Law

Welcome to our third issue of The Health Record - our healthcare law insights e-newsletter! We are winding down the summer with our talented group of law students and they have continued to research and write, shadow our attorneys, and learn about the practice of law in a firm setting.