Congratulations to Marks Gray Associates Dion K. Bass and Austin C. Sherman
Marks Gray P.A. Sep 22, 2017 in News
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Marks Gray, P.A. is pleased to announce and congratulate associates Dion K. Bass and Austin C. Sherman on taking the Attorney’s Oath and passing the Florida State Bar exam. Mr. Bass practices in the areas of civil litigation, employment and labor law, municipal liability, and insurance defense. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Troy University and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, May 2017. Prior to […]
Continue ReadingBeyoncé Files Trademarks for Newborn Twins’ Names
Crystal Broughan, Intellectual Property Attorney Sep 22, 2017 in Intellectual Property
In June of 2017, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter’s holding company, BGK Trademark Holdings, filed trademark applications with the USPTO for the names of her newborn twins – Rumi Carter and Sir Carter – in 15 classes of products, including fragrances, cosmetics, key rings, baby teething rings, buggies, mugs, water bottles, hair ribbons, playing cards, bags, sports balls, rattles, and novelty items. If you are familiar with the pop superstar, you may wonder, “What about Blue Ivy?” Well, […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s Often Forgotten When the Kids Go Off to College
John Crawford Sep 21, 2017 in Estate Planning & Preservation
It’s that time of year across the nation. College students have moved into their dorms, set up class schedules, made friends, and, of course, are thinking about football. Parents, on the other hand, are focused on more practical priorities, such as making sure financial aid is in place and tuition bills are paid. However, there’s a very important item most people don’t think to put on their college checklist – having their adult child execute a […]
Continue ReadingImmigration Success Story: O-1A Visa Extension for Extraordinary Ability Individuals
Giselle Carson Sep 21, 2017 in Immigration
Sports Medicine Clinical Trainer from Argentina The Marks Gray Immigration Team regularly helps clients petition for O-1A Visas for Extraordinary Ability Individuals. This month, we are highlighting a success story of a Sports Medicine Clinical Trainer from Argentina. After receiving his approval, our client said, “Thank you very much for this wonderful news and for all your support through this process.” We prepared a strong petition containing references from experts in his field, press about […]
Continue ReadingPost-Irma Recovery: 8 Steps to Protect Yourself Legally
John Crawford Sep 14, 2017 in Estate Planning & Preservation
I watched the destruction caused by Hurricane Irma from a distance, but not without pain. My residence was underwater, and neighbors and pets who stayed behind were evacuated by boat, one by one. Obviously, there is much to do, but what is key from the legal side? I can share with you the eight things in my mind this week as I deal with this “inconvenience.” 1. Contact your insurance agents. Reach out to your […]
Continue ReadingDo You Need a License to Show That Movie?
Crystal Broughan, Intellectual Property Attorney Sep 14, 2017 in Basics of Intellectual Property
A homeowner’s association has a pool movie night. A dentist plays movies in their waiting room. A church shows a film in their community room. In each of these situations, material protected by copyright law is shown in a public setting. If the organization did not obtain a license prior to the showing, it could be subject to penalties for copyright infringement. This is because U.S. copyright law protects original works of authorship fixed in […]
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