A civil judgment is a decision rendered by the court at the end of a civil lawsuit. A civil lawsuit is a lawsuit that you litigated against another person or business entity such …
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Domestication of Foreign Judgments
If you have a judgment that was issued by a court of either 1) another state in the United States, or 2) a country other than the United States, your judgment is called a “foreign …
ADA Compliant Website Requirements
Overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) The ADA became law in 1990. Its purpose was to end discrimination based on disabilities. The ADA is modeled on the Civil …
What Is a Dead Trademark?
Identifying a Dead Trademark To understand what makes trademark a dead trademark, recall what a trademark does. A trademark is a distinct symbol, logo, word, or words that are …
Trademark Infringement Elements
Naming Your Business or Product Has Trademark Infringement Risk Before you choose a name for your business, service, or product, make sure the name is not already in use. If the …
Landlord Liability for Tenants Selling Counterfeit Goods
When leasing any real property, the landlord has a duty to protect the neighborhood from the criminal acts of the landlord’s tenants. This basic duty applies to any kind of leased …