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By Paul M. Quin, Esq. A Los Angeles jury recently returned a verdict finding that Katy Perry’s 2013 hit song, “Dark Horse”, violated a prior copyright attached to a 2009 Christian song called “Joyful Noise.” Katy Perry and four other...Read More

Introduction: Changes to the Florida Statutes were approved during the 2022 legislative session. Specifically, establishments licensed* by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation must require background screenings as a condition of employment, maintain a key log and establish policies...Read More

By David J. Tong, Esq. The President signed the Small Business Reorganization Act, which takes effect in mid-February 2020. It changes many Chapter 11 practices for business debtors with total debts under $2,725,625 (secured and unsecured). Found in a part...Read More

By Paul M. Quin, Esq. A Los Angeles jury recently returned a verdict finding that Katy Perry’s 2013 hit song, “Dark Horse”, violated a prior copyright attached to a 2009 Christian song called “Joyful Noise.” Katy Perry and four other...Read More

By Paul M. Quin, Esq. The running of a successful band should be considered no different than running a more traditional business. As a business must protect its intellectual property so must a band, including the right to use its...Read More