Fall is upon us and like every fall, there is no shortage of upcoming travel and tourism industry events to attend. Over the next few months, our team will be busy attending and speaking at a number of industry-related events. Upcoming events include:
Monthly Archives: August 2011
Cease and Desist! Copyright Infringement.
Posted in Music Licensing/Copyright(Companion post to “Do You Know What’s Happening on Your Network? Copyright Infringement.”) A number of organizations, such as the Electronic Frontier Foundation and Chilling Effects, keep watch on what they consider overly aggressive policing of rights on the Internet by owners of copyrights and trademarks. Lately, a couple of extremely irate attorneys have taken… Continue Reading
Washington State Franchise Law Catching Up
Posted in UpdateThe Securities Division of the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions has just released a draft bill it is sending to the Legislature next January. The bill would make state franchise law more consistent with the modernized Federal Trade Commission (FTC)Rule governing the offer and sale of franchises.
Patent Trolls – Not Just for Technology Companies Any More
Posted in Hotels, Music Licensing/Copyright, TechnologyLately, we’ve been hearing from a number of our clients and friends in the industry of a startling increase in the number of letters and emails alleging patent infringement. As hospitality- and restaurant-industry businesses become bigger and bigger users of patentable technology, we expect we may see many more of these claims. In an effort… Continue Reading
Two Proposed Bills to Watch in the Local Hospitality Industry
Posted in Employment Law, Food and BeverageAs lawyers, we’re responsible not only for knowing the existing law, but also keeping a close eye on proposed legislation. This week, Employment law specialist, Mike Brunet, highlights two proposed bills, one national and one local, that could have a huge impact on the hospitality industry.