Did you love The Hangover and are you desperately waiting for The Hangover: Part II to come out in a few weeks? Well, a tattoo artist is trying to stymie your anticipation by preventing its release! In The Hangover: Part…
Note: This blog has always been about informing the non-lawyer about legal issues ranging from very basic (see yesterday’s post) to more complex. Sometimes, though, I find myself wondering about things in a more than merely practical way. So in…
Many say cannabis is the next “Wild West.” Although a convenient metaphor, it is not entirely appropriate. Expansion into the American West was full of risk, speculation, and fraud. The growth of the cannabis industry has been continuous and risky,…
The long awaited Bilski decision was released today, and while I haven’t had the chance to read it yet, I have skimmed the blogosphere enough to know what it said. Basically, the Federal Circuit went a little too far, and…
I will be participating at Project Salute this weekend. If you know of a veteran that has had trouble navigating VA benefits, please encourage them to attend. The American Bar Association Young Lawyer’s Division will be hosting Project Salute this…
I’ve already received many calls from clients about the American Invents Act. For those who want an online reference, the USPTO has created a site that contains some very basic information about the changes it will bring. Some of those…
my presentation at the Art Institute of Phoenix on May 29, 2012.