Blog - Milgrom Daskam & Ellis

Tattoos, Copyright Law, and the Doctrine of Fair Use

The murmuring conversation surrounding tattoos as copyrightable art is growing increasingly loud. Tattoos, once stereotyped as a heart surrounding “mom” on a nostalgic sailor’s shoulder, are now coveted artworks which can shape an individual’s identity and how one is seen by the world. Would Mike Tyson’s persona be the same without the face tattoo surrounding his left eye? And, speaking of face tattoos, would we recognize Post Malone without the sixty-plus tattoos on his face?

Milgrom Team June 13, 2021

Contracts

Legal Fundamentals of Contracts for Influencers and Brands

Whether you call them influencers, brand advocates, or goodwill ambassadors, social media content creators represent a rapidly growing marketing segment, with companies set to spend up to $15 billion on influencer marketing by 2022.

Madison Shaner June 4, 2021

Homebuying

6 Tips for Purchasing a Used Tiny Home on Wheels

Home is where the heart is, even if it’s tiny. The tiny home market is massive and continuing to grow, and many buyers opt to purchase used instead of new. While this is a great option, there are a few items that we encourage purchasers of used tiny homes on wheels to be mindful of before taking the plunge.

Milgrom Team May 31, 2021

Employment Law

Navigating Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination as an Employer

According to recent guidance published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), private employers may require employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The EEOC enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act, both of which impact an employer’s ability to require vaccination against COVID-19.

Jason Fisher May 24, 2021

Entrepreneur & Startup

Seek the World Beyond the “All Right”

After teaching in low income schools for four years, I became disenfranchised. I had teacher friends trying to raise their own kids on welfare while they worked full time, and my schools’ administrators repeatedly disregarded my ideas for change. I felt I had no voice, and at the same time I could barely pay my rent. There had to be a way to do well and do good at the same time. I decided to go to law school.

Jonathan Milgrom May 14, 2021

Data Privacy

Privacy Wars: Will Apple’s App Tracking Transparency Disrupt the Tech Industry?

Earlier this month, The Washington Post revealed that in 2016, Australian firm Azimuth Security unlocked the iPhone of the San Bernadino terrorist. The hack followed a public battle between Apple and the FBI over privacy versus national security interests, with Apple arguing that permitting the FBI to unlock the iPhone would be a breach of Apple’s privacy policy. Increasingly, Apple’s position on customer privacy has become central to its brand.

Milgrom Team March 31, 2021