When Are Trademarks Deemed Abandoned with the USPTO? Trademarks are deemed abandoned in two main ways: (1) when the owner of the trademark deliberately ceases…
The Rev 973 LLC v. John Mouren-Laurens, et al case (Case Number: 2:98-cv-10690-DSF-EX) involves environmental litigation concerning two major sites: the Mouren-Laurens Site (ML Site)…
When starting a new business or launching a startup, one of the most important steps to protect your brand is to file a trademark for…
In California, a Motion to Quash Service of Summons allows a defendant to challenge improper service and contest the court’s personal jurisdiction. This motion argues…
Ride-Sharing services in California could be revolutionized by a new Senate bill introducing stricter insurance requirements. Learn how these changes may impact Uber, Lyft, and…
Governor Jerry Brown signed the “kill switch” bill on Monday, August 25, 2014. This bill will require that all smartphones come with a feature that…
Have you ever had your phone stolen by a thief? Currently, cell phone theft accounts for more than half of all crimes committed in California.California senator, Mark Leno, wants to solve this issue. His bill would require adding a “kill…
Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO) is changing how it calculates credit scores by revising its current credit-scoring system. The revisions could save U.S. Consumers billions of…
These are 5 things NOT to do after an auto accident. Automobile accidents are no fun. Everything from dealing with insurance companies to recovering from…
What Is a Court Judgment? Understanding Court Judgments in California Learn what a court judgment is, how it can impact you, and the steps you…