A copyright cease-and-desist letter usually arrives with a number attached. It may demand payment, removal of content, and written assurances that it will not happen again. It may reference statutory damages and attorneys’ fees in a way that makes the exposure sound immediate and severe. That framing is intentional. The […]
In modern data breach class actions, the defendant sitting at counsel table is often not the entity that was hacked. It is the business that collected the data and relied on third-party technology providers to support its operations. This post addresses a specific defense problem: how to defend a data […]
Making a sale isn’t always easy, so it’s understandable when a Florida business pushes the envelope of what customers can expect from their products or services. While courts accept some amount of marketing “fluff” from most businesses, there comes a point where businesses can take things too far. Should this […]
One of the most disruptive events for any Florida business is getting involved in a lawsuit. The cost, time commitment, and uncertainty can strain operations and leadership. Even when a business wins, the overall impact can still result in lost time, damaged relationships, or reputational harm. This does not mean […]
Receiving a cease-and-desist letter for trademark infringement is a pressure moment. The letter will typically accuse you of using a confusingly similar name, logo, or branding and demand that you stop immediately. It may also threaten litigation, damages, and attorneys’ fees. The instinct is often to either panic and comply […]
In 2012, Congress amended the VPPA to reflect the realities of the 21st century. The amendment reflected modern society’s shift from “corner video stores,” such as Blockbuster and Redbox, to streaming platforms and other digital media formats. Crucially, courts have held that websites qualify as videotape service providers under the […]
In 2012, Congress amended the VPPA to reflect the realities of the 21st century. The amendment reflected modern society’s shift from corner video stores, like Blockbuster and Redbox, to streaming platforms and other forms of digital media. Crucially, for business owners, courts have held that websites qualify as a video […]
The Video Privacy Protection Act (“VPPA”) penalizes sharing a consumer’s personally identifiable information that can identify that a person sought or obtained specific video content without their consent. As discussed in a prior blog, the Supreme Court plans to hear arguments on VPPA’s definition of “consumer.” Exceptions Under 18 U.S.C. […]
Whether a business consists of a sole proprietor doing freelance work or a multi-national corporation with tens of thousands of employees, the review and approval of contracts is something most businesses have to do. While a very small business can probably get away with an informal and ad-hoc process, a […]
Government contracts are attractive for one simple reason: they can stabilize a business. When a private client cuts spending, a public contract often keeps paying. When markets slow, government projects keep moving. For many Tallahassee-area companies, that predictability makes government work an essential part of their growth strategy. But government […]