A Chicago-area snow removal company is suing an “unknown individual” for defamation over a Craigslist post in which the individual linked to a court docket showing a list of lawsuits against the snow removal company for the past several decades.
Google Plus Intellectual Property Rights
Using social media is a norm for businesses in today’s world. Those who fully embrace social media find the necessity to embrace Google+ as well. The search engine giant holds a lot of power over us, so Google+ would appear as a necessity regardless of if we like the platform or not. When working in […]
Copyright
A Copyright is the right to determine how your copyrighted creative materials can be used, distributed, sold, or otherwise interacted with. A copyright is a very broad right to control your copyrighted materials. Copyright Creation A copyright is automatically and immediately formed when you create something creative. Let’s break this down: Automatically: This means that […]
Twitter Intellectual Property Rights
Social media is a prevalent part of our society. It is incorporated into both our personal and business lives, but do you know what happens with your intellectual property once you’ve posted something. We’ve already provided a blog on the January 1, 2015 changes to the Facebook terms and conditions, so let’s explore how Twitter […]
Jan 2015 Facebook Intellectual Property Changes
On January 1, 2015, Facebook updated its terms and conditions. Specifically, there were some changes regarding your intellectual property rights. The key portion reads as follows: For content that is covered by intellectual property rights, like photos and videos (IP content), you specifically give us the following permission, subject to your privacy and application settings: […]
North Carolina Contract Provisions Against Public Policy
Did you enter into a contract in North Carolina only to find out there was a clause that specified you had to bring any claims arising under that contract in another state? Do you want to bring a claim in the State of North Carolina but you think you now can’t? Never fear because North […]
Insurance Policies and Notice
Did you know that insurance companies cannot change your policy without prior notice? It’s true! Under N.C. Gen. Stat § 58-41-20(d), “whenever an insurer lowers coverage limits or raises deductibles or premium rates other than at the request of the policyholder, the insurer shall give the policyholder written notice of such change at least 30 […]
What happens to my Digital Assets when I die?
Generally, people grasp the concept that their physical or “tangible” real and personal property contributes to what becomes their estate when they become incapacitated or pass away. However, a new concept that may be a bit more challenging to understand is that one’s estate can include “digital” property. Digital property is electronic personal data or […]
Contracts – The Statute of Frauds
When dealing with contract issues, the first question your attorney will probably ask is: did you get it in writing? The attorney isn’t asking to make her job easier. The attorney is asking because of a concept known as the statute of frauds. Generally, oral and written contracts are equally enforceable, but there are exceptions […]
SillySuits – Only One Napkin? The Horror!
A California man is suing McDonald’s for $1.5 million, claiming they only gave him one napkin with his order. He says the incident and the ensuing argument caused “undue mental anguish.”
Making the Legal System Easier
Law Plus Plus was formed in 2012 (as R. W. Bobholz Law, PLLC) with the goal of changing the legal system. The firm’s founder, Richard Bobholz, interviewed at dozens of law firms and had first hand experience being a client to a law firm while in law school. The one unifying theme he was made […]
SillySuits – Two Undecillion Dollars!
A Manhattan man has sued New York City, NYC Transit, Au Bon Pain Store, two local hospitals, Kmart and a dog owner for two undecillion dollars. The man filed the lawsuit, which was hand-scribbled, in Manhattan federal court seeking more money than even exists on the planet. In case you’re wondering, “two undecillion” is written […]