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Copyright attorney Ethan Wall dissects the legal battle between Bill Willingham and DC Comics over “Fables.” Explore intellectual property rights, public domain claims, and what it means for the future of digital media. Can we help you? Whether you’re coming up with a new company name or creating unique digital content, you need legal […]
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Join copyright attorney Ethan Wall and Shawn DePasquale as they break down Barstool Sports’ recent copyright controversy. Give the episode a listen to better understand DMCA intricacies and the ethical dilemma of using burner accounts: Can we help you? Whether you’re coming up with a new company name or creating unique digital content, you […]
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A trademark clearance search is the diligence step you take before filing a trademark application. It is a structured analysis of whether your proposed mark conflicts with any existing rights. Done correctly, it tells you: Whether your mark is likely to clear the USPTO examination process Whether you’re at risk of an opposition or cease-and-desist […]
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Did you hear about a doctor who was banned from practicing medicine based on her TikTok profile? It’s true! As an influencer lawyer, our founder, Ethan Wall, helps protect and grow businesses that use social media. Sometimes, we represent doctors and medical professionals about the do’s and don’ts for using social media to help promote […]
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Key Highlights Whether you can trademark a name someone else is already using, and what the legal exceptions are How common law trademark rights work and why they matter even without registration When multiple businesses can coexist with the same or similar name What happens if someone trademarks your business name before you do The […]
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Unlock the maze of intellectual property with copyright attorney Ethan Wall and co-host Shawn DePasquale. Learn how to protect and navigate the rights and risks tied to user-generated content on social platforms. Can we help you? Whether you’re coming up with a new company name or creating unique digital content, you need legal protection – […]
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Key Highlights Why existing federal laws govern bank and credit union social media use The eight primary regulations that apply to financial institution social media activity How the FFIEC Social Media Guidance consolidates these obligations into a compliance framework What UDAAP means for promotional social media content and why it matters Advertising disclosure requirements for […]
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Can you be sued for what people do on your website or app? You bet. Just as people who get harmed on someone’s property can sue the property owner, so can people who are harmed using your website or app. People can be harmed in many ways, from misleading or inaccurate website descriptions to being […]
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Let’s face it: Legal advice is expensive. But if you want to become an established influencer or creator, you need to run your channel like a business – which includes reasonable legal protection. As one of the world’s first influencer lawyers, we’ve helped many influencers protect and grow their channels, brands, and business. Here are […]
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On a recent episode of The Social Media Lawcast, terms and conditions attorney Ethan Wall and his new co-host Shawn DePasquale delve into the recent uproar over Zoom’s terms of service, focusing on the legalities around AI usage. Can we help you? Whether you’re a startup, small business, or a creator, you need legal […]
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