FROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER – IP Protection: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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Intellectual property may be described in a general sense as the opposite of real property – an intangible property right as opposed to something that you can see or hold in your hand. It is this intangible nature that, for many business owners, renders the existence of intellectual property rights and, more importantly, their value, illusory, underappreciated, and misunderstood. This article is intended to identify some common mistakes that business owners make with respect to intellectual property and how those mistakes can be avoided.
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2024 Legislative Session: April 9-11
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Legislative Summary As we enter the final stretch of the Legislative Session, the atmosphere is charged with purpose, with only nine Legislative days remaining to address essential matters. The week unfolded in…
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ASB Position Opening: VLP Intake Specialist
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The Alabama State Bar has an immediate position available for an Intake Specialist, reporting to the director of the Volunteer Lawyers Program (VLP). Position Summary: This is a professional position involving the…
Read More2024 Legislative Session: April 2-4
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Legislative Summary The Alabama Legislature returned from Spring Break ready to work, with filled committee agendas and special order calendars. Legislators held session days Tuesday and Thursday, and Wednesday was packed numerous…
Read More2024 Legislative Session: March 19-21
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Legislative Summary After a week off for constituent work at home, the Alabama Legislature returned for a busy week before taking off for its official spring break next week. There were only…
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The following submission was requested by the Alabama State Bar’s Quality of Life, Health, and Wellness Committee and is intended to assist lawyers in improving the quality of legal services and improving…
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by Brannon J. Buck Click here to visit the Justice4AL website. Where do people who live below the poverty line go for help with a legal problem in Alabama? They cannot afford a…
Read More2024 Legislative Session Week Five
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Legislative Summary The Alabama Legislature met for three extraordinarily busy days this week, working into the night with packed agendas and lengthy debates. In addition to the session calendars and debates, the…
Read More2024 Legislative Session Week Four
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Legislative Summary Spirited and intense debate dominated the week in the Alabama Legislature. Lawmakers met for three session days and had the busiest committee day yet on Wednesday, with packed agendas and…
Read More2024 Legislative Session Week Three
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Legislative Summary As the Alabama Legislature settled into its third week, there was a full day of committee meetings on Wednesday, followed by session, resulting in another three-day week. Lots of bills began…
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