Author Archives: Michael Pike and Daniel Lustig
Are ‘Trade Secrets’ Just Unpatented Intellectual Property?
A ‘trade secret’ is a term that may be more associated with lore than the legal world, however trade secrets are real and play a significant role in business and intellectual property law. Trade secrets refer to valuable and confidential information that provides a competitive advantage to a business and are intangible assets not… Read More »
Taco Bell Petitions Government To Cancel Trademark Of ‘Taco Tuesday’
In another public trademark battle, Taco Bell is fighting to cancel the federally registered trademark of the phrase “Taco Tuesday”. The phrase is trademarked by two small companies called Spicy Seasonings LLC and Gregory Hotel Inc., but Taco Bell’s argument suggests the “common phrase…should be freely available to all who make, sell, eat and… Read More »
Childbirth Is Safe, But Malpractice Does Happen
In today’s day and age, childbirth is a relatively safe practice. So safe, in fact, that it’s easy to forget how dangerous that the childbirth process actually would be, if not for modern technology, and the acquired skill of doctors in that field. But errors in childbirth do happen, and when they do, the… Read More »
The Role Of Life Care Planning In Serious And Catastrophic Injury Cases
Can you see the future? Probably not, although it would be a useful skill to have. One area where it would be useful, is in evaluating the level and extent of damages going into the future for someone who is catastrophically injured, especially someone who is injured at a relatively young age. Looking Into… Read More »
Surprising Nursing Home Care Statistics
You may already know that the conditions in many South Florida nursing homes are poor, and ripe for abuse or neglect of our elderly and infirm population. But often, it takes statistics to really bring home the reality of how dire the situation is. Here are some pretty frightening and concerning facts about nursing… Read More »
Ambien Side Effects May Include Car Accidents
When we think of liability for defective drugs, we often think of negative effects of the drug itself; that is, the drug causes cancer, or gets someone ill. But as recent lawsuits against prescription drug Ambien show, drug liability can come in a number of forms. What is Ambien? Ambien is a drug that… Read More »
Humans Still Run, And Make Mistakes In, Amusement Parks
Amusement park rides come in all shapes and sizes, and the parks they are located at or in, can be temporary or permanent. And while maintenance and physics play a large role in how safe amusement park rides are, there is still one factor that is the most important of all, and it is… Read More »
Dangers Of Getting Manicures And Pedicures
For many people a day at the nail salon is a day of relaxation. Getting pampered, and getting nails done, is a bit of self indulgence that we all deserve. But the seemingly innocuous act of getting manicures or pedicures, can actually have serious consequences. Small Wounds–At First What is so alarming about injuries… Read More »
Judge Declines To Approve Shareholder Litigation Settlement In AMC Case
According to a report from Deadline, a judge has denied a proposed “quick” settlement in a shareholder lawsuit centered around AMC. At this time, the settlement terms will not be executed. Though, the parties may still eventually be able to resolve the matter in a manner that satisfies the court. Here, our Miami shareholder… Read More »
Resolving A Business Partnership Agreement Over An Uneven Workload
Partnerships can be complex businesses. By the very structure of the business, the partners must rely on each other—including to pick up their fair share of the workload. What happens if one partner is not caring about their weight? It could lead to hard feelings, business issues, and even a legal conflict. Here, our… Read More »
