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Copyrights are a bundle of legal rights belonging to the owner of an original work of authorship. Federal statutes provide that copyright protection subsists in “original works of authorship” that are fixed in any tangible medium of expression. The statute also expressly provides that works of authorship include pictorial works. Original works means that only t...

This article is the second, and final, part of a two-part series that is meant to provide some guidance, suggestions, and insights for younger attorneys that have little or no deposition experience that are tasked with leading the brigade for their client(s) in taking and defending an array of depositions. Think of this as a blueprint and roadmap for what to expect...

Whether I’m working on a business transaction or assisting business owners with their estate planning, I always look at how the ownership of the LLC is structured. While many business owners have set up a revocable living trust in order to direct how their assets are managed and to avoid probate, it is common to find that their LLC interests have not been put i...

Nathan D. Meyer is a featured speaker at the National Business Institute Arizona Specific On-line Course Seminar: Auto Injury Litigation From Start To Finish. What: This course will discuss forming effective legal strategies for the wide variety of auto accident claims. Recognize the case’s potential Explore coverage sources and the court’s interpretation ...

When forming your LLC, you may wonder the importance of specifying your company’s “purpose,” and may be tempted to provide a hasty response or use a generic phrase such as “any purpose authorized by law.” The reason defining your company’s purpose is important is because the actions that the members or managers may legitimately take on behalf of the co...

Micalann Pepe is a panelist for the American Bar Association, Tort, Trial and Insurance Practice Section Webinar: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly: Virtual Mediation. What: Expert panelists discuss virtual mediations What we have learned about settling cases virtually Ways online mediation is similar to and different from in person mediations Tips for virtual ...

This article is part one of a two-part series and is meant to provide some guidance, suggestions, and insights for younger attorneys that have little or no deposition experience that are tasked with leading the brigade for their client(s) in taking and defending an array of depositions. Think of this as a blueprint and roadmap for what to expect based on my recent ...

People enjoy being in their comfort zones. In order to grow change is essential, but getting people out of their comfort zones is hard. Adapting to change is important because it’s inevitable. If you choose not to keep up you will be left behind. A great example is technology. No matter what you do for a living, there is technology. It is consistently being impro...

Micalann Pepe is the program chair for the American Bar Association, Tort, Trial and Insurance Practice Section ICLE Midyear Meeting. What: Expert panelists examine hot topics in insurance coverage litigation First-party coverage issues relative to COVID-19 claims and litigation trends Intersection of insurance and bankruptcy law Diversity and inclusion in th...

Phoenix; Arizona (April 9, 2021) - Phoenix law firm Jaburg Wilk has eighteen attorneys named as either a 2021 Southwest Super Lawyers or 2021 Rising Stars. The 2021 listing of Southwest Super Lawyers Includes ten partners – Neal Bookspan – Business Litigation; Roger Cohen - Business Litigation; Lauren Garner – Estate and Trust Litigation; Laurence Hirs...