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Who’s Grumpy, Meow? Grumpy Cat Prevails in Copyright and Trademark Infringement Lawsuit

By HutchersonLaw / February 13, 2018
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Grumpy Cat, the Internet celebri-kitty known for her memes, finally has a reason to smile.  Actually, she has over 700,000 reasons to smile.  After a week-long trial, a federal jury composed of eight humans (and zero cats!) in Santa Ana, California decided that Grenade Beverage LLC, a Californian coffee company, breached the Grumpy Cat Limited’s…

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How to Protect Yourself from Online Copyright Infringement

By HutchersonLaw / February 6, 2018
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Most people don’t think twice about what they put online, but it is important to consider what you’re publishing for the world to see. Safety is one concern, but so is copyright. Many people who put creative work out onto the World Wide Web are shocked when they become victims of online copyright infringement. With…

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To Be or Not to Be Defamatory, That Is the Question?

By HutchersonLaw / February 2, 2018
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The SuperB owl: What We Can Expect to See and Not See at This Year’s Big Game

By HutchersonLaw / January 29, 2018
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On Sunday, February 4, 2018 over 110 million viewers will watch the Philadelphia Eagles face off against 5-time-Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots.  What viewers won’t see— advertisers using the name “Super Bowl.”  This is because “Super Bowl” is a registered trademark owned by the NFL.  A trademark is a brand name, and includes any…

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Defamation Dossier: Michael Cohen’s Defamation Lawsuits Against Fusion GPS and BuzzFeed

By HutchersonLaw / January 26, 2018
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Michael Cohen, President Trump’s longtime personal lawyer, recently filed lawsuits against research firm Fusion GPS and BuzzFeed for their roles in creating and publishing the “Steele Dossier.” Commissioned by Fusion GPS, compiled by former British spy Charles Steele, and published in its entirety by BuzzFeed in January 2017, the thirty-five page dossier makes unverified allegations…

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Former Real Housewives Star Gretchen Rossi Wins Defamation Lawsuit

Former Real Housewives Star Gretchen Rossi Wins Defamation Lawsuit

By HutchersonLaw / January 23, 2018
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Former Real Housewives Star Gretchen Rossi Wins Defamation Lawsuit Lies, threats, and leaked nude photos are certainly within the purview of drama that viewers of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Orange County expect. For Gretchen Rossi, former Real Housewives star, the drama has finally come to an end. After years of legal battles, a California…

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When NDAs Do Not Impress

When NDAs Do Not Impress

By HutchersonLaw / January 19, 2018
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When NDAs Do Not Impress In the summer of 2012, McKayla Maroney was a household name across the United States whether you knew her from being a member of the “Fierce Five” U.S.A. Women’s Olympic team, watched her vault her way to a silver medal at the London Olympics, or laughed at the “McKayla is…

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Hutcherson Law – Fire and Fury: Can Trump Successfully Sue?

Hutcherson Law – Fire and Fury: Can Trump Successfully Sue?

By HutchersonLaw / January 12, 2018
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Hutcherson Law – Fire and Fury: Can Trump Successfully Sue? There is little doubt that thus far the most controversial book of 2018 is Michael Wolff’s Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House, a scathing portrayal of President Trump and his first year in the Oval Office.  Prior to its release, President Trump threatened…

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Can You Be Sued for a Facebook

Can You Be Sued for a Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Post?

By HutchersonLaw / January 9, 2018
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Can You Be Sued for a Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Post? Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social media platforms provide millions of users across the world with a connection to family and friends through status updates and photos.  While the ability to share your thoughts and moments with your network has never been easier, posting…

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Cybersquatting: The Elements and Available Remedies

By HutchersonLaw / January 4, 2018
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Your domain name is essential to the continued growth and development of your business—it ensures that people can connect to your products and services with ease. And as a result of the value of a domain name—cybersquatting has increased.   Cybersquatting is the practice of registering domain names, especially well-known company or brand names, with…

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