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Buying, selling and licensing intellectual property in California

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Trademark and copyright infringement cases are frequently in the news in California and across the U.S., and disputes are common among some of the big names in intellectual property. For example, Apple and Amazon recently dismissed claims against each other concerning trademark issues, a conflict that spanned over two years. Intellectual property lawsuits can stretch…

Protection for Child Actors - Brian J. Murphy Attorney at Law

Child actors and entertainers have few legal protections for their income

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Over the years, there have been numerous cases where unscrupulous parents, managers or employers have squandered the earnings of famous children. Most notably, musician LeAnn Rimes and actors Gary Coleman and Macaulay Culkin sued their parents for mismanaging their money. Hollywood’s first well-known child star, Shirley Temple, died at the age of 85 just last…