Photographers often follow certain legal practices to protect themselves,
but cannot be sure that they will work when challenged. One such
example is using a model release to obtain a model’s permission to use
photographs taken of him or her in specific ways. The good news is that
the standard model release was recently put to the test, and […]
(NC)At first glance, international human rights work seems like a difficult undertaking, full of faraway places and complex legalities; certainly no place for children. However, time and again young people show that they are very capable of making a difference.
This was brilliantly illustrated last March when 92 young Canadians - aged 10 to 15 […]
If only shop assistants could be more helpful. Especially when discussing photography….
“Hello Sir, can I help you?”
“Yes, I would like a lens for my camera”
“What sort of lens would you like, Sir?”
“I don’t know. I was hoping you could tell me”
“I see Sir. Well, what type of photographer are you?”
“What types are there?”
“Well, are you […]
A person is always subject to the chance of an accident or other mishaps that might inflict an injury on him or her. For example, it is a common thing for a person to get injured through the misdeeds of others. In such cases, when a person gets wounded or injured through the negligence or […]
As every hotel franchise owner knows, revenues are generated by putting “heads” in the “beds.” Integral to this industry fact, is how effective a hotel franchisor’s reservation system is in putting heads in its franchisee’s beds. When a hotel franchisee purchases a franchise, he or she expects that the franchisor will play a […]
Many people charged with DUI want to know what a DUI attorney can do for them. It’s a very direct question, which some attorneys have a hard time answering. It’s a good question because it is so direct and to the point. The person would like to hire an attorney and wants to know how […]
Introduction
In late June of 2003, I received an e-mail from Daniel Harris, who introduced himself as maritime lawyer from Seattle. He had found me through the internet and was asking me whether I was interested in helping arrest transshipped cargo in Dalian. I was excited about the task and I surfed Dan’s website [http://www.harrismoure.com] and […]
Service & Trade Marks
Marks are generally an identifier of source and quality. Rights generally accrue under common law upon adoption and use of a mark (name, symbol, logo, trade dress, style of doing business, etc.) in connection with a business. Marks may also be adopted for use in connection with non-profit and organizational […]
The Carlos Beltran sweepstakes are over and the Houston Astros are the winners. After spending the offseason recruiting Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte, the Astros have found themselves mired back in the pack of a tough NL Central division race.
Beltran brings a flashy glove to center field and some excitement and run production to the […]
We all know times are tough and, for some of us, bills are getting harder to pay each month. If the debts you owe are more than what you can afford, you should read on.
Filing a bankruptcy can be the answer to your problems. A bankruptcy is a way to discharge your debts completely so […]