• posted: Apr. 15, 2022
• Todd McMurtry
• Intellectual Property
• libel,  defamation per se,  pinitive damages

If you own a business or engage in any other profession in Kentucky, you depend on your reputation to draw the customers or clients you need. Even in your private Read More

• posted: Oct. 15, 2021
• Todd McMurtry
• Intellectual Property
• Communications Decency Act,  facebook,  litigation

Facebook, a social media platform that its founders said would unite the world, unfortunately provides a forum for spreading misinformation and smearing reputations. If you believe you have been defamed Read More

• posted: Sep. 15, 2021
• Todd McMurtry
• Intellectual Property
• anti-SLAPP

Wealthy companies and individuals rarely welcome news reporting and other commentary critical of the way they go about their business. In fact, they will sometimes go to great lengths to Read More

• posted: Jul. 15, 2021
• Todd McMurtry
• Intellectual Property
• advertising injury,  CGL policy,  comprehensive general liability policy,  infringment,  insurance

In the digital age, intellectual property holders have become increasingly aggressive in litigating against anyone believed to have unlawfully used copyrighted material. If you are engaged in any activities that Read More

• posted: May 15, 2021
• Todd McMurtry
• Intellectual Property
• copyright act,  independent contractor,  made-for-hire

In general, the creator of a work — whether it is musical, verbal, visual, digital or another form — is entitled to the copyright. However, federal law makes exceptions for Read More