Last week I wrote about Nike being sued for allegedly promoting their shoes and apparel as being eco-friendly, when they purportedly are not, a practice known as “greenwashing.” The plaintiff claims that some of Nike’s products are incorrectly marketed as “sustainable,” meaning they are made from recycled materials or fiber crops. Based on another legal […]
Your company identity is what sets you apart from others who do similar work, so crafting a creative name, logo, or even jingle is an essential step in establishing your success. Your brand needs to reflect your company’s uniqueness in order to leave a memorable impression but also lend you legal protection against other competitors […]
This year we saw the end of a queen. It seemed like she reigned on her throne forever and would never relinquish her crown, but it was not to be. While it is unfortunate that Queen Elizabeth passed, of course, I’m referring to Mariah Carey, the Queen of Christmas. Mariah became synonymous with the holidays […]
A few weeks ago, I wrote about Mariah Carey trying to trademark the name ‘Queen of Christmas.’ The singer feels she’s earned the moniker, as ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ is one of the most popular Christmas carols of all time. If Mariah Carey is the Queen of Christmas for having a huge […]
If you watch any professional sporting event on TV, invariably you will see one of the athletes look at the camera, wave and yell, “Hi mom!” While I played lots of catch in the yard with my dad, my mom was the one who signed me up for everything, took me to practice, took me […]
My greatest legal project was helping one of our tavern clients stay open. After the tavern’s owner and operator passed away, the family closed it down until it could be sold. However, the local ordinance provided that if the tavern ceased operation for 90 consecutive days, it would forfeit its liquor license. The closing on […]
I was in a store the other day and they already had Halloween things out. Pretty soon, store shelves will be lined with Christmas stuff and will be piping in Christmas music. The holiday season seems to come earlier each year. And I love it. Christmas is definitely the most wonderful time of year. I […]
This summer a new biopic on Elvis Presley is being released. Aptly named ‘Elvis,’ the film explores the complex relationship between the King of Rock’n’Roll, played by Austin Butler, and his longtime manager, Colonel Tom Parker, portrayed by Tom Hanks. As Cliff Claven from ‘Cheers’ would say, it’s a little-known fact that in 1948, Parker […]
In the spring of 1986, I was 13 years old and finishing up 7th grade. On May 16, ‘Top Gun’ was released, and my buddies and I saw it at the mall. I still vividly remember feeling the vibrations in the speakers from the sounds of the jets, and the surround-sound made it feel like […]
Without question, ‘Pulp Fiction’ is one of my favorite movies from the 1990s. The film follows Jules and Vincent, two hitmen played by Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta, and their misadventures in the Los Angeles underworld. The flick cemented Jackson as a certified star and relaunched Travolta’s career. The movie also features Bruce Willis, […]