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2023-10-19 19:00
In the digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a game changer for content creators and social media influencers. AI tools offer unprecedented assistance in content creation, fro… Read More
2023-09-28 13:31
Open-source software development isn’t a new kid on the block, but its importance has skyrocketed with the emergence of game-changing technologies like blockchain and AI. As more and… Read More
2023-09-15 19:51
1. Introduction
Uptik in Threat Letters & Legal Actions: A Wake-Up Call for Companies Using Meta Pixel
In recent years, the digital landscape has become a battleground for privacy… Read More
2023-09-12 15:41
This text discusses the basics of copyright and how it applies to artificial intelligence (AI). It highlights the importance of understanding copyright laws when using data for AI training o… Read More
2023-08-08 13:04
Introduction to AI Governance: Why It Matters
As we stand on the precipice of the AI Revolution, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful transformative force. AI offers th… Read More
2023-07-14 13:53
Is your AI company protected against the primary legal risks and the legal risks unique to artificial intelligence? An attorney specializing in AI company representation can help you identi… Read More
2023-06-14 19:00
The AI industry is witnessing an era of unprecedented growth, presenting a plethora of opportunities for groundbreaking innovation. But as technology advances, so must the legal framework th… Read More
2023-05-11 20:50
Because of the rapid adoption of AI and especially OpenAI‘s chatGPT tools, companies are finding themselves on the wrong end of inadvertently disclosing proprietary information. Employ… Read More
2023-05-06 21:15
I’m a tech lawyer specializing in tech company representation. And yes, I also represent AI companies. I understand the technology. I don’t know many lawyers using AI more aggres… Read More
2023-04-02 16:26
The influencing game of brand endorsements is one of many examples where technology goes faster than the government’s ability to regulate and enforce. It is hard to estimate the compli… Read More
2023-03-02 22:08
I am an AI attorney representing AI companies. You are wondering what legal issues AI companies might face. I have developed a list of key legal issues that all AI companies sho… Read More
2023-03-02 00:19
This is a primer on GDPR compliance. I will cover some definitions, practical considerations, and background you need to know as you navigate your world.
Data Privacy & Security Issue… Read More
2023-02-14 22:28
Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, have become increasingly popular in recent years. As a result, the number of NFT-related thefts has risen as well. One standard method that scammers use to stea… Read More
2023-02-01 19:53
AI Law Alert.
Summary: (full article below) The first issue that AI companies need to address early is that they are operating in a SaaS environment. AI companies typically do not provid… Read More
2023-01-30 21:56
Yes, AI contract drafting is coming. And, yes, Robot lawyers are still a myth. AI experts say AI can generate better legal documents than lawyers. But AI won’t replace attorneys. Inste… Read More
2023-01-14 19:36
Everybody is going crazy for the artificial intelligence engine known as ChatGPT, created and offered by OpenAI. This AI engine has taken the internet and social media by storm. Even though… Read More
2022-12-10 16:28
A recent interview by a LinkedIn reporter on LinkedIn News with Brian Chesky, CEO of Airbnb, Inc., reflected on March 2020 when Airbnb stared down the COVID crisis and almost did not survive… Read More
2022-12-08 22:11
Has your account on Airbnb or VRBO account been suspended, deactivated, or terminated? Well, look at this is happening more and more frequently.
Airbnb Account Deactivation
My name… Read More
2022-10-24 13:45
Approximately 40% of our NFT, blockchain and Web3 clients are outside the United States. Foreign NFT projects want to access the United States marketplace and comply with U.S. laws, especia… Read More
2022-10-21 03:27
Thinking about buying or creating an NFT? Whether you are looking to make your own non fungible token to sell or you’re looking to buy an NFT as an investment, you need to be aware of… Read More
2022-10-21 03:14
Non fungible tokens (NFTs), the latest vehicle for capturing, linking to and licensing intellectual property. NFTs are being used in all forms of entertainment, gaming, art and science… Read More
2022-10-06 19:05
Blockchain gaming is not necessarily new to the industry but has seen a recent spike in popularity. One of the first widely recognized blockchain games was released in November 2017 for pers… Read More
2022-10-06 18:58
The Metaverse is coming and in many ways is already here. Virtual reality has made its way into thousands of homes and VR headsets ( Oculus Quest , HTC Vive & others) are common consoles… Read More
2022-08-17 00:34
Court Documents Of Interest.
Gordon v. Drape Creative, Inc., Slip Copy (2016) (District Court Opinion).
Gordon-v-Drape-Creative-Inc-1Download
Gordon v. Drape Creative, Inc., 9… Read More
2022-08-15 09:00
Gamers all over are diving in on this new and rapidly growing trend of NFTs in video games.
NFTs can be creatively incorporated into almost any style game from MMO’s to Action… Read More
2022-08-15 08:00
The first known NFT was minted in 2014 and since then has seen rapid growth. Many video game developers have moved quickly on this new trend, incorporating NFTs into some of their biggest ti… Read More
2022-06-26 16:21
In what could be the most important litigation in the NFT space, Yuga Labs sued Ryder Ripps for trademark infringement last Friday. There is a fast-emerging history concerning the dispute b… Read More
2022-06-02 20:53
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) are becoming popular as the NFT market continues to expand.
A DAO is a Community Run Democratized Organization
Decentralized autonomous o… Read More
2022-04-19 11:47
There are new domain extensions in Web3, including .crypto, .eth, and .nft. What happens when someone registers your trademark or personal name on these web3 extensions? There a… Read More
2022-04-06 17:56
This is a story of an NFT project which got off to a great start but was built on a weak foundation by the game and NFT company Animoca Brands, blockchain game company which brands itself as… Read More
2022-03-25 13:21
In this video, Blockchain attorney Enrico Schaefer identifies key legal issues every brand, marketing agency, or project point person needs to be thinking about before launching an NFT proje… Read More
2022-03-08 13:08
My name is NFT lawyer Enrico Schaefer. I am an attorney specializing in blockchain technology. Today, we’re going to talk about non-fungible tokens (NFTs). We will look at two popular… Read More
2022-02-22 22:57
Because it’s fairly easy to list a property for short-term rent, you may be asking yourself the question of “why do I need legal help with my vacation rental? I can do it all mys… Read More
2022-01-29 20:12
My name is Enrico Schaefer, and I am a Tech Law and BlockChain Attorney. Today we are going to talk about NFTs or non-fungible tokens. One of the big problems with the NFT marketplace, where… Read More
2022-01-26 17:17
Today, we will be talking about NFT non-fungible token licensing. There was a recent story that is an instructive lesson in copyright law that has application to the NFT market. The article… Read More
2021-11-16 23:20
All types of companies, whether small, mid-size, or enterprise, are likely to explore a potential merger and acquisition (M&A) transaction at some point in their lifespans. This co… Read More
2021-04-17 15:00
Copyright Licensing of Digital Assets Attached to NFT Sales
[Bonus: Free Open Source Copyright License for NFT sales below]
My name is Enrico Schaefer, I am a technology attorney with… Read More
2021-04-06 13:28
Welcome to Traverse, where we discuss the hottest topics in Internet law. If you face an Internet law issue, cyber law complaint, website, or e-commerce issue, we have an Internet lawyer rea… Read More
2021-04-01 16:25
Cryptocurrency has been been in the press cycle for years. But now there is something new in the blockchain space. ‘NFT’ stands for non-fungible token. In this Tech Law Radio… Read More
2021-03-03 22:12
Welcome to Tech Law Radio. My name is Enrico Schaefer. Today we are going to have dive into legal issues in the influencer space. There is an increasing number of brands, talent agencies… Read More
2021-02-18 17:02
TRAVERSE LEGAL, PLC, and KRONENBERGER ROSENFELD, LLP have filed a class action complaint against Total Life Changes, LLC in the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan… Read More
2021-01-26 15:08
With the legalization of various forms of marijuana in some states, products involving Cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp have been rapidly entering the market, and businesses are seeking to protect… Read More
2020-11-11 15:22
The Players: Airbnb, Inc., Airbnb Payments, Inc, and Airbnb Payments UK Ltd. (collectively “Airbnb”), operating through Airbnb.com, is a software platform acting as a ‘dir… Read More
2020-11-07 13:01
Here is the class action complaint filed against Airbnb by Traverse Legal and Gibbs Law Group. The pdf download link is also below. If you are an Airbnb host who wants more information, you… Read More
2020-10-14 13:18
Is there a class action filed against Airbnb? As many of you know, we have been filing AAA arbitration cases against Airbnb on behalf of Airbnb hosts for COVID-19 refund issues which violat… Read More
2020-09-23 19:35
By now, most celebrities are used to being captured in photos by the paparazzi and other professional photographers. But something that celebrities may not be used to is facing copyright in… Read More
2020-07-07 22:12
The US Copyright Office has issued a final rule adopting a new copyright registration option for groups of short online literary works. This new registration option covers short online lite… Read More
2020-06-26 20:35
The American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) is a not-for-profit organization that provides arbitration and mediation services for organizations and individuals that wish to reso… Read More
2020-06-17 21:00
The world of domain names is ever-evolving with new generic top-level domains (“gTLD’s”) added to ICANN’s New gTLD Program regularly. Part of Traverse Legal’s… Read More
2020-06-16 14:46
The road to success for a startup company will, almost of necessity, run through a Venture Capital (VC) fund. What we’ve collected here are the typical roles in a simple VC Fund and th… Read More
2020-06-02 20:44
In 1998, the European Commission’s Directive on Data Protection began prohibiting the transfer of personal data from European Union countries to other countries that are not labeled as… Read More
2020-06-01 16:57
The Series LLC is a newer type of business entity, originally established to enable centralized management of investment portfolios with different risk profiles. It has since been adopted by… Read More
2020-05-28 23:32
The United States Department of Justice filed an action in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan requesting the court order forfeiture of any and all cryptocu… Read More
2020-05-18 20:55
More and more often, small companies have no choice but to operate in the digital space of the internet. This poses security issues not only for your own information that exists online, but… Read More
2020-05-15 17:08
Under the Lanham Act, there are a few different avenues you can take to enforce your trademark rights through litigation. Section 1125(a) creates a cause of action for trademark infringement… Read More
2020-05-11 16:35
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (“ICANN”) is an organization at the center of online domain name issues and is responsible for, among other things, develo… Read More
2020-05-01 17:51
The use of Instagram photos and potential copyright infringement stemming from the same is a topic that Traverse Legal has previously considered, particularly in regards to social media infl… Read More
2020-04-22 15:12
Airbnb’s Terms of Service require hosts to file arbitration (or potentially small claims court actions) for any issues related to coronavirus / Covid-19 refunds and cancellations which… Read More
2020-04-20 21:52
With medical and recreational marijuana becoming increasingly legal throughout the country, many businesses are taking advantage of this lucrative endeavor by either growing, processing, and… Read More
2020-04-16 16:12
Whether a lease payment may be excused due to COVID-19 is one of the most discussed topics in business today. Tenants are concerned about defaulting on a lease. Landlords are con… Read More
2020-04-15 01:20
Airbnb Attorney Representing Hosts: Airbnb unilaterally, and in violation of hosts cancellation policies, refunded guests who booked reservations between the dates March 14th and May 31st… Read More
2020-04-10 15:37
Trademark owners have an affirmative duty to police their brand from unauthorized third party use. This typically means monitoring online and other use by third parties that may create a li… Read More
2020-04-09 13:08
Email continues to be a great option for reaching out to existing and prospective customers. You can attract business and inform consumers about changes in operations and exciting updates to… Read More
2020-04-04 18:32
airbnb unilaterally, and in violation of hosts cancellation policies, refunded guests who booked reservations between the dates March 14th and May 31st. Hosts have a viable breach of contrac… Read More
2020-04-03 21:12
Video calling platforms such as Skype, FaceTime, and Zoom have experienced an unprecedented amount of use over the last few weeks while people acclimate to remote working and stay-at-home o… Read More
2020-04-02 20:34
Coronavirus has had an impact on all individuals, industries and businesses, including attorneys and their clients that have pending trademark and patent applications. Do you have a tradema… Read More
2020-03-30 20:37
Illegal MLM according to FTC
FTC guidelines provide guidance as to what constitutes an illegal MLM (pyramid) scheme, versus a legitimate and lawful MLM business. If a distrib… Read More
2020-03-27 13:08
A common form of marketing in the age of social media is the use of pictures and testimonials about customer experiences. This can be a great way to display the services you provide or the g… Read More
2020-03-26 12:48
The limited liability company, or “LLC,” provides an easy to set up, highly flexible organization structure with many of the perks of other business entities. Like most other bus… Read More
2020-03-25 20:35
Traverse Legal can provide your business guidance on your Coronavirus or COVID-19 legal issues. From sick leave and unemployment to whether your business may qualify as “essential&rdq&hell…Read More
2020-03-25 20:35
2020-03-25 19:07
With an abundance of industries, companies, and individuals feeling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, law firms have been dolling out a plethora of (very long and sometimes complicated) a… Read More
2020-03-24 13:37
The C-Corp is the most well-known business entity. Most every publicly traded company is a C-Corp. However, most C-Corps are still privately held businesses owned by a relatively small numbe… Read More
2020-03-19 20:59
Working from home (aka: “WFH” / “telecommuting” / “working remotely”) has taken on an entirely new meaning in recent weeks with the Coronavirus outbreak f… Read More
2020-03-18 20:51
S-Corps are an attractive middle ground between the C-Corp and other entity types. S-Corps are subject to many of the same legally mandated formalities as C-Corps, but are taxed on a pass-th… Read More
2020-03-17 20:46
With COVID-19 (aka: “Coronavirus”) sweeping the world and creating uncertainty, it is wise to manage the crisis on a multitude of levels, in both your professional and personal w… Read More
2020-03-17 15:48
Long before the novel coronavirus, companies have had to respond to any number of crises in order to ensure business continuity. These may be legal claims and lawsuits, reputational attacks… Read More
2020-03-17 14:13
Non-Compete Agreements are valid in most states provided they support a legitimate business interest and are reasonable in geographic scope and duration. What is “reasonable” i… Read More
2020-03-15 23:33
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is going to cause one than one epidemic. For many businesses, coronavirus will make it difficult or impossible for companies to perform their obligations under their… Read More
2020-03-11 21:15
Traverse Legal, PLC is a national law firm that focuses on representation of companies at all stages of growth. In fact, we have an entire practice focused on providing fractional, rig… Read More
2020-03-10 22:28
After a long and tumultuous litigation process, Led Zeppelin has emerged victorious from a copyright infringement claim against their iconic tune “Stairway to Heaven.” Initiated… Read More
2020-03-06 21:24
Under the newly enacted California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), businesses are only required to comply with the CCPA if they, among other potential qualifiers, annually receive… Read More
2020-02-24 17:09
Print on Demand (“POD”) is a term to describe the business of selling custom designs printed on various different types of products, such as t-shirts, hoodies, books, bags, mugs… Read More
2020-02-21 20:56
Enrico Schaefer: Welcome Tech Law Radio. I am social media attorney Enrico Schaefer and today we’re going to be doing another show on influencing and influencers. In today’s… Read More
2020-02-10 15:14
In the age of the internet, content that infringes upon another’s rights in a copyrighted work can pass through many hands on its way to public distribution. The Digital Millennium Cop… Read More
2020-02-09 19:25
As brand protection attorneys, we have noticed an increase in cybersquatters using confusingly similar domain names (many times those that can be considered typosquatting) to redirect unsusp… Read More
2020-02-07 21:52
Preventing your trademark from being counterfeited should be of upmost importance to brand owners. Goods such as knock-off Louis Vuitton handbags, fake Rolex watches, imitation Cognac, and… Read More
2020-02-06 01:03
Enrico Schaefer: Welcome to Tech Law Radio. On today’s show, we’re going to be talking a little bit about the Amazon Brand Registry. And as many of you know, I really focus a… Read More
2020-02-04 16:51
Venture capital, in its simplest form, is financing provided from investors to companies looking to grow. Investors come in the form of high net worth individuals (HNWIs), angels, accelerat… Read More
2020-01-24 22:10
Whether it is a business idea that you have been slowly manifesting for years or one that arose abruptly and is pushing ahead full-throttle, starting a new business is an exciting time for e… Read More
2020-01-19 22:21
What is a Registrant?
A domain name registrant is a “person, company or entity who owns or holds a domain name.” A registrant is responsible purchasing and registering a domai… Read More
2020-01-10 22:45
What is the Telephone Consumer Protection Act?
In 1991, Congress enacted the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) in response to the proliferation of telemarketing campaigns. Although… Read More
2020-01-10 22:36
Big data turned out to be too big until 2019, when algorithms and improved databases morphed into AI (Artificial Intelligence) and predictive technology. 2019 also saw GDPR settle in and ra… Read More
2020-01-07 16:18
My high school soccer coach used to say “Know Your Weakness.” It was an edict to the team in an effort to identify how we could minimize that weakness, which oftentimes resulted… Read More
2020-01-05 22:20
Monitoring, protecting, and enforcing intellectual property (“IP”) rights on the internet is of utmost importance for companies in today’s large online marketplace. When… Read More
2019-12-31 19:09
What is a Data Breach Notification?
A majority of states in the US have enacted legislation making it mandatory for businesses to notify law enforcement and other affected businesses and… Read More
2019-12-30 22:58
A Content Licensing Agreement is an arrangement between an entity that creates content (typically copyrighted materials such as writing, photos, videos, or multimedia content) and an entity… Read More
2019-12-13 21:30
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) is the agency that, among other things, regulates advertisements and issues guidelines for following its regulations. The FTC seeks to preven… Read More
2019-12-06 16:08
A disclaimer is defined as “generally any statement intended to specify or delimit the scope of rights and obligations that may be exercised and enforced by parties in a legally recogn… Read More
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