What is a fair use opinion letter and how can it help protect content creators?
Jul 04, 2025
When you are creating content, such as a TikTok video producer, Instagram poster, YouTube creator, podcaster or documentaty film maker. You need to make sure you propery license your third party clips...
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What to do if you received an Ansys subpoena notice
Apr 14, 2025
Ansys software can be very aggressive in enforcing its legal rights against people and companies that download, install, and use their software (whether for commercial purposes, learning, or otherwise...
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A public figure suing the media has its own unique challenges
Mar 25, 2025
Watch Attorney Steve® explain the New York Times vs. Sullivan case. When a public figure seeks to sue a media defendant, the legal standard is that the Plaintiff needs to prove the "actual malice" sta...
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Tips to respond to a IP cease and desist letter
Mar 25, 2025
When your company receives a cease and desist letter (many times with a demand for accounting and compensatory damages), it is important to stay calm and have a plan of action. First, review what they...
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California central district guide to discovery disputes
Feb 26, 2025
California Central District of California has its own federal court local rules designed to resolve discovery disputes. Under rule 37-1 there are specific requirements to resolve your discovery relate...
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FREE WEBINAR featuring Attorney Steve Vondran tips for solo law firms!!
Jun 12, 2024
If you have DREAMS of one day RUNNING YOUR OWN LAW FIRM - calling the shots - being the RAINMAKER. Sign up for this FREE CLIO seminar featuring Attorney Steve Vondran sharing his tips, tricks, and str...
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Be careful when creating, promoting or distributing video game cheat software
May 29, 2024
Once upon a time in the vibrant world of interactive entertainment, there was an ambitious software developer named Ethan. Ethan was a true gamer at heart with an extensive understanding of coding and...
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How to file a FOIA public records request
May 14, 2024
Filing a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) public request is SIMPLE. You just need to know specifically WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR and what agency has it. Then, follow the agency-specific rules, and awa...
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FTC says NO to NON COMPETE AGREEMENT
Apr 26, 2024
The world is changing fast. In this video, Attorney Steve® California Trade Secret Lawyer explains the new rule!...
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When should you file a counter-notification or counter-notice?
Apr 04, 2024
When you have a thriving YouTube channel, and you use third-party clips (which is just about every content creator or film producer I have worked with over the last 20 years), third-party vultures are...
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