4 Contract Myths
Verbal agreements can be legally binding, and cooling-off periods are rarely universal. Always review “standard” boilerplate, as these terms heavily impact your legal rights.
Legal Articles
Contract Enforcement
Contract Enforcement: What to do and how to do it! Know what kinds of contracts exist, how to prove their breach, and strategic ways to draft them.
Copyright Infringement Damages
When is it too late to sue for copyright infringement in California’s 9th Circuit? The 9th Circuit’s excellent adventure: Clarifying the discovery rule and the damages bar.
Copyrights and Trademarks
Copyrights and trademarks are valuable forms of Intellectual Property that you own the minute you create and start using them.
Domain Name Ownership
Domain name ownership – Things you need to know: How to register a domain name, and how NOT to register a domain name.
eCo Copyright Registration
This Koslyn Law guide offers a step-by-step tutorial for using the U.S. Copyright Office eCO system to register creative works online.
How to Do Business with a Minor in California
In California, contracts with minors require judicial approval to prevent disaffirmation and must comply with the Coogan Law to protect earnings, per legal experts. A contract with a minor is a little more complicated than a contract with an adult.
How to Draft a Contract
Draft contracts for litigation success by using precise terms, defining clear breach triggers, and including strong dispute resolution and fee-shifting clauses. This guide emphasizes proactive planning for enforceability and simpler legal disputes.
How to Protect Your Ideas
Ideas cannot be protected, but their expression can be. To safeguard ideas, it’s important to establish an agreement with payment expectations, supported by documentation like NDAs. Clear submission terms are crucial for protecting intellectual property.
Songwriters: Monetize Your Work
This Koslyn Law guide outlines strategies for songwriters to monetize their work through copyright, licensing, and royalties. It details essential legal steps for securing music income.