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Want to Partner with a College Student Athlete? What Businesses Should Know About NIL Deals | Insights

JD Supra Law

Name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals are analogous to endorsement deals, where businesses contract with a person to promote a product or service, but "NIL deals" is typically used to refer to agreements with college student athletes.

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Putting the Uniformity Back in the Uniform Trade Secrets Act: Sixth Circuit Rules Breach of Contract Claims Can Still Be Used to Protect Trade Secrets

JD Supra Law

Trade secrets are the lifeblood of any business. Every business, regardless of size or sector, possesses its own “secret formula” — mission-critical. Across industries and states, companies safeguard a wealth of critical information that provides a competitive edge. By: Foley & Lardner LLP

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5 Takeaways from the Slate’s Contract Cheating Piece

Plagiarism Today

1: The Pandemic Increased Essay Mill Business. However, this means that we can’t dismiss the role of parents and family in contract cheating and that this may be an area calling for greater outreach. However, the anonymous author of this story was able to make some fairly decent money through contract cheating.

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Copyright Owner Prevails in Lawsuit Over Form Contracts–Equine Legal v. Fireline Farms

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Copyrightability The case sets up one of the longstanding open questions in copyright law: when are form contracts copyrightable, and when is sharing them infringing? ” Due to that concession, questions about the copyrightability of form contracts will continue to fester. As such, defendant made the Forms available.”

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Trademark protection for cannabis brands

Erik K Pelton

Businesses and brands in the field of cannabis, cannabidiol (CBD), and hemp need to be aware of special considerations when it comes to brand protection. Are trademarks, copyrights, and intellectual property covered in agreements, licenses, and contracts? Contact a lawyer to discuss your needs.

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Types of Intellectual Property Contracts

Intepat

Intellectual property rights may be established, protected, or granted to another party by contracts or agreements. Considering that the subject matter is so complex, the law regarding contracts is usually handled by lawyers who specialize in it.

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Two ‘Gotchas’ to Watch for When Negotiating (Not Just AI) Contracts – Part 1

JD Supra Law

As we continue to see AI steadily and increasingly be incorporated into service offerings, businesses should pay special attention to previously “standard” provisions when contracting for the provision and use of services that incorporate AI.

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