Why not? If you have a unique hairstyle and want to market it, you can register it with the patent and trademark office. A hairstyle is a human creation and, like most creations, it can be an asset, and in this case, it is an intellectual property. If you get a trademark, other people will…
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A brief summary of contract law: key terms, common defenses and general recommendations
Many individuals and companies enter into contracts without fully understanding the terms. Often neither party is clear on what the contract requires in terms of performance standards, remedies for breach, and whether unwritten terms can supplement the written contract. This publication is intended to provide a quick guide to some key terms and issues that…
What are cyberbullying, trolling and cyberbullying?
The dark side of free speech, part 2 Cyber bullying Our culture and probably most others have historically felt that bullies are bad news, but that being bullied is also a rite of passage. We often think that bullying tends to end in elementary school. Could not be farther from the truth. As a culture,…
Best MBA Universities in 2016
With better career opportunities that provide a higher salary, a holistic perspective on the business world, high-level networks, leadership opportunities, etc., students resolved that the MBA can help them scale their career in one fell swoop. MBA, the most sought after graduate program to persist in the business world, in fact has a wide range…
Watch out for the Horrorator! 12 wedding toast disasters and how to avoid being yourself
Buddy Best-Man was at a loss when he gave his speech. He stumbled to the podium, nearly fell on the wedding cake, and toasted the bridesmaids. But not before ripping off her shirt to show us her “polished body” and not before rating each of the women on a scale of one to ten (none…
7 questions to ask before hiring a Visa immigration attorney
Many visa immigration attorneys do not charge a consultation fee. They provide this opportunity for their potential customers to give them the opportunity to get acquainted with them and ask their questions. Therefore, this opportunity can help you find out if the attorney is a suitable professional to work with. Below are some of the…
Online degrees: get informed quickly
Today, the Department of Education and the Higher Education Accreditation Council recognize the Distance Education and Training Council as the only accrediting organization for distance education institutions and all educational programs offering online degrees. Now there are even consortia made up of universities, such as the Canadian Virtual University, which does not offer courses or…
Gangsters in America – Charlie "The bug" Workman – The Man Who Killed Dutch Schultz
Charlie “The Bug” Workman was the strong and silent type, who killed up to 20 people for Louie “Lepke” Buchalter’s Murder Incorporated. But Workman’s fame was being the man who shot Dutch Schultz to death. Charles Workman was born on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in 1908, the second of six children to Samuel…
Situations in which you need the help of an employment lawyer
The employment attorney will help you resolve any employment dispute. The attorney has a specialization in resolving any of your legal rights. They will also handle the case related to human rights issues. If you want your lawyer to help you in your case, then they will ask for certain information (evidence) that can support…
Clowns are no laughing matter these days
Once upon a time, clowns were benevolent figures of laughter and joy. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, American children followed the animated antics of Bozo the Clown on television every week. The cartoons were presented by local presenters composed like the Bozo with carrot. One was Willard Scott, who would later become a…