by Andrew Contiguglia | Aug 17, 2019 | Business, Contracts, Copyright, Entertainment Contracts, Internet Law
Startups have enough difficulty getting off the ground. The last thing one needs is to run into a lawsuit and face litigation. Avoiding litigation as a startup becomes a key component to your business strategy. By following these 11 tips for how to avoid litigation as... 
by Andrew Contiguglia | Jul 13, 2019 | Business, Contracts, Copyright, Internet Law
So you want to start your own successful online business? Unlike a brick and mortar business, the Internet provides an opportunity to be your own boss without a significant amount of start-up capital. The Internet has been the great equalizer, leveling the... 
by Andrew Contiguglia | Jul 6, 2019 | Business, Copyright, Entertainment Contracts, Internet Law
Ok! So you want to gain an advantage in your business against your competitors? Great! I am a firm believer that learning about trademark basics is a must for every business owner and entrepreneur. Recently, Cardi B made headlines with a trademark related issue. It’s... 
by Andrew Contiguglia | Jun 25, 2019 | Business, Constitutional Law, Copyright, First Amendment, Internet Law
The Lanham Act’s prohibition on the registration of “immoral” or “scandalous” violates the First Amendment. Iancu v. Brunetti, US S.Ct. 2019 And, FUCT gets the edge over the USPTO. Once again, and for the second time in two years, the United States Supreme Court... by Andrew Contiguglia | Sep 9, 2015 | Business, Contracts, Copyright, Entertainment Contracts
Since we’ve taken the time to go through some basics of contract law, let’s talk about another important business law topic, licensing and releases. Licensing and releases are all about giving and receiving permission. First, a release is the legal concept... by Andrew Contiguglia | Jul 15, 2014 | 4th Amendment Issues, Constitutional Law, Copyright, Criminal Law, Entertainment Contracts, First Amendment, Internet Law
Once again, I sat down with my fellow First Amendment Lawyers in Toronto, Ontario, Canada this past week to give them their bi-annual dosage of internet law updates. Here is a summary of what was presented. Supreme Court Decisions AMERICAN BROADCASTING COMPANIES,...