A trademark protects your brand name or logo, builds brand recognition, and enhances your reputation. Business owners may wonder whether a trademark is necessary, given the time, effort, and costs involved. There are many factors to consider, including the benefits,...
Experiencing harassment, bullying, or discrimination can be detrimental to a victim's mental state. Fortunately, legal relief is available to those who have been severely impacted by these incidents in the form of emotional distress. Emotional distress is a type of...
We are pleased to introduce a new area of our practice – Trademark Law. Protecting your brand identity is one of the most crucial aspects of any successful business. The purpose of trademark protection is to protect the public from confusion in the marketplace as to...
Discrimination in retail settings is a persistent issue that continues to affect countless shoppers today. From racial profiling to the obstacles encountered by customers with disabilities, these discriminatory practices harm individuals. In this blog post, we will...
The relationship between a child and school authorities is one that is compelled by law. School personnel owe a duty to exercise reasonable care for the safety of students entrusted to them. This duty applies both in and out of the classroom. The standard of care is...
What is defamation? Defamation is a false statement made to the public or a third party that injures the reputation of another. Defamation claims can be based on oral statements (slander), or on written statements (libel). In the workplace, defamation often takes the...
What is the ADA? The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in areas of life such as employment, education, transportation, public accommodations, communications and access to state and local government programs...
Background. Until recently, the legislative landscape surrounding domestic violence largely targeted and provided protection to victims with a familial or dating relationship to their offending actor. This meant that victimized persons in situations where domestic...
Workplace violence is defined as “any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the work site.” Regrettably, incidences of workplace violence occur all too often in businesses across the...
Leiona Noah, Esq. is an associate at Kates, Nussman, Ellis, Farhi & Earle, LLP. She graduated from St. Thomas University Benjamin L. Crump College of Law, located in Miami Gardens, Florida, in May 2023, with a certificate in Intellectual Property law. Prior to...
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