Use of Trademark Protected by First Amendment

A Federal Appeals Court ruled that an artist’s use of the University of Alabama’s trademark within his paintings was protected by the U.S. Constitution First Amendment Free Speech Clause. In litigation that cost the University of Alabama an estimated $1.4 million in legal fees, the University claimed the artist’s depictions of Alabama Crimson Tide football team violated the University trademark rights. The Federal Appeals Court disagreed noting that the depiction […]

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Ferrand Obtain Dismissals of Employment Lawsuits

Sterling Heights Attorneys  Obtain Dismissals of Employment Lawsuits Sterling Heights attorneys Timothy Ferrand and Jason Thomas recently obtained dismissal of two employment lawsuits filed in Federal Court. The first lawsuit was filed by a female police officer who was disciplined as a result of work rule violations.  Those violations included leaving a run without permission, engaging in an off-duty bar fight and getting into an off-duty automobile accident.  The officer […]

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Know Your Business: Three Key Areas that Need Your Attention

Owning a small business and living in the land of “entrepreneurial bliss” can prove rewarding, yet challenging. I have counseled many small business owners and advise them of three areas of their business that need constant attention: insurance, accounting and marketing. These areas should not be delegated to an employee or independent professional without the owner’s consistent oversight. Being educated, informed and pro-active in these areas can protect the owner, […]

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