Tax Law
When should you file a 1099-C form for your business with the IRS?
If you are a creditor who has provided loans that have been defaulted on, filing a 1099-C may be one
Silvino Diaz December 21, 2020
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copyright
What is Copyright Cancellation?
Copyright cancellation is when the Copyright Office eliminates a copyright as the registration was invalid. There’s a number of reasons why the Copyright Office would find grounds for cancelling a registration. For example, the Copyright Office will cancel a completed registration in cases where no registration should have been made because the work does not constitute copyrightable subject matter or fails to satisfy the requirements for obtaining copyright.
Silvino Diaz September 29, 2020
trademark
Can Fictional Character Obtain Trademark Protection?
Yes, fictional characters can obtain trademark protections. In the realm of Trademark law, trademarks are awarded to source indicators used
Silvino Diaz September 22, 2020
copyright
Can Fictional Characters Obtain Copyright Protection?
Yes, fictional characters have copyright protection. In copyright law, copyrights are awarded to literary and artistic works that are: (1) original works of authorship and are (2) fixed in a tangible medium of expression. Therefore, in order for a literary or artistic work to be eligible for copyright protection, it needs to be a product of the imagination of its author(s), rather than a copy of someone else’s work.
Silvino Diaz September 22, 2020
Litigation
What is Suspension and Debarment Under the Federal Acquisition Regulation?
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is the statute that prescribes the policies and procedures governing the debarment and suspension of contractors by federal government agencies. It provides that all federal contractors debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment are excluded from receiving contracts, and agencies shall not solicit offers from, award contracts to, or consent to subcontracts with these contractors, unless the agency head determines that there is a compelling reason for such action.
Silvino Diaz September 10, 2020
Government
What is the Federal Acquisition Regulation?
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is the primary regulation for use by all executive agencies in their acquisition of supplies and services with appropriated funds. It became effective in 1984 to govern the policies and procedures for contracts to sell goods or provide services to the federal government. It was created with the intention of having a comprehensive set of rules for agencies across the executive branch, but over time agencies have created supplements to the FAR, adding their own specifications.
Silvino Diaz September 10, 2020
Business Law
How Does Florida Regulate Payday Loans?
In Florida, there are various laws which prescribe limitations on payday loans. First and foremost, any company wishing to issue payday loans must be licensed. Notably, the additional restrictions under Florida law include limitations on the number of loans you can have outstanding per customer, the amount of the loan, the fees and costs that can be charged, and the collections process if a customer does not pay their loan back.
Silvino Diaz September 10, 2020
Litigation
Can I Join a Third Party Post-Judgment in Florida?
Once you’ve won your lawsuit and have a judgment against the defendant, you still have to go through the post-judgment process to collect on your award. Simply put, this entails a review of the defendant’s financials and assets to determine how the judgment will be paid. Some defendants try to avoid collection by transferring assets to another third party. How can this be remedied?
Silvino Diaz September 8, 2020
security
I am a victim of an auto warranty scam: What can I do?
On a weekly or even daily basis, you might be receiving physical mail alerting you that your car warranty is about to expire. You may also be receiving calls telling you to renew your car’s warranty. You think it might be a scam, but can you be sure? A Florida Business Law attorney can help.
Silvino Diaz August 7, 2020
Entertainment Law
Can an Artist Prevent Their Song From Being Played at a Political Event?
Generally, most songs are copyrighted works and therefore, a license is required for the public performance of the copyrighted work. This license can be obtained from a “PRO”, which legally allows the copyrighted work to be played at public events or venues.
Silvino Diaz July 28, 2020
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