Author Archives: Jay Butchko
The Beastie Boys Sue Chili’s for Using Song Without Permission
Musicians tend to be creative people. They create catchy songs and in many cases, even fun music videos to accompany them. Sometimes these works become very popular and receive critical acclaim and awards. In the 1980s, The Beastie Boys fought for their right to party. Forty years later, they are still fighting, but this… Read More »
Commercial Real Estate a Necessity for Florida Home Builders
Florida’s economy and population are steadily growing. With so many people living in and vacationing in the Sunshine State, there are many opportunities for growth. Investors and home builders would do well to invest in commercial real estate. However, getting into Florida’s commercial real estate is not easy. It requires a knowledge of economic… Read More »
Preventing Legal Issues for Your Business
Running a business is complicated. Whether you’re doing everything on your own or have employees helping, there’s a lot you need to know about proper business operations. There are so many laws regarding copyright infringement, company structure, licensing, and contracts. And if you have employees, you’ll also need to brush up on proper employee… Read More »
Florida Man Arrested for Swindling Couple of $8,200 in Concrete Work
When clients request construction work, they need to make sure they have contracts in place from licensed contractors. And it’s best to make sure the contract is done properly, and not handwritten. A Florida man committing to concrete construction work using a handwritten contract. He is now accused of swindling a couple out of… Read More »
Microsoft, Open AI Sued for Copyright Infringement
Artificial intelligence has been gaining traction in recent years. Technology companies are using a variety of materials to train chatbots and apps such as ChatGPT to become more human-like. As you can imagine, this is bringing about legal concerns. Training these apps and chatbots involves the use of copyrighted articles and already published stories…. Read More »
Alumni Band to Pay Earth Wind & Fire $750,000 for Copyright Infringement
Many popular bands and singers have tribute bands. These bands are known for playing the music of a well-known artist, drawing fans who desire to see their favorite music played live in concert. However, there is often a fine line between acting as a tribute band and illegally infringing on the band’s work. This… Read More »
Retirement Plans for Sole Proprietors
Sole proprietors have a lot to worry about. Owning your own business can be fun and freeing, but also complex. You need to constantly be worrying about money. Do you have enough? Even when you retire, the money problems don’t end there. Now you need to worry about consistent income. Even if you get… Read More »
Types of Business Contracts You Should Know About
Running a business can be exciting for those who enjoy a fast-paced, always-changing environment. But what many people fail to realize is that there’s a lot of administrative duties involved, such as paperwork. Businesses are built on the foundation of contracts, whether they are for clients, vendors, or employees. Contracts protect the rights of… Read More »
What to Ask Yourself Before Selling Your Business
Starting a new business can be an exciting venture, but there will likely come a time where you’ll need to cut ties. Maybe you are forced to sell because you cannot run the business anymore. Perhaps the business isn’t doing too well and you want to get out before things get even worse. Or… Read More »
Fashion Company Shein Accused of Copyright Infringement
When it comes to fashion, companies want to know what’s trendy. They may do research about what types of clothes people are buying and wearing. Some companies may even engage in copyright infringement in order to find out the latest fashions. This is what fashion company Shein has been accused of doing. The e-commerce… Read More »