It is often said that the federal courts are zealously jealous of their jurisdiction, conferring it only on the chosen few who demonstrate they possess the Constitutional privilege of having their dispute adjudicated by a federal tribunal.The extent to which a federal...
We all know that the movie industry is big business. This is why major movie productions can cost upwards of $200 million, because they can gross nearly $1 billion. While the numbers corresponding to blockbusters are widely known (largely because of ticket sales), how...
If you were surprised that MySpace was still around, you would not be alone. Many of the users that supported the popular social media site in its heyday are well beyond their teen years. (and probably Facebook users).The site that was essentially a predecessor to...
In today’s marketplace, establishing and maintaining a brand is almost as important as the product or service itself. Consumers know that BMW is the ultimate driving machine for a reason. Same thing with the familiar jingles that identify and distinguish Farmers...
Who would have thought that the advertising landscape for yogurt producers would get so heated? Indeed, competition in this industry can be fierce, with many producers touting their brand's attributes and how they fit into healthy diets. However, federal advertising...
For sports retailers, spring is a great time to be in business. Many high school and outside organizations are gearing up for baseball season. Also, as the weather improves in colder regions of the country, many parents are buying new bicycles, helmets and pads for...
In In re Patrick Heath Caldwell, BAP No. NV-15-1074, the BAP reversed the Nevada bankruptcy court's disallowance of a homestead exemption based on the statutory cap of Bankruptcy Code Section 522(p)(1). The BAP found that although legal title to the property at issue...
As the Los Angeles International Auto Show draws car enthusiasts across many generations, car companies are hoping to gain new customers for future sales. This was the idea when Toyota Motor Company launched Scion, a brand that was designed to attract new, younger...
Prior to January 1, 2016, California Code of Civil Procedure § 998 contained an apparent inequity between a plaintiff's and a defendant's ability to recover expert witness costs. Prior to January 1, 2016, Section 998 allowed a plaintiff to recover only...
Music festivals are a generally good money making opportunities for promoters and producers. This is ostensibly why a number of festivals continue to grow in popularity. When you think of South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, Electric Zoo in New York City and...