Judge Castillo ruled that any character elements found in the first four novels and 44 stories written prior to 1923 were, indeed, part of the public domain and free to new interpretation by modern authors and artists.
Read MoreIn a performance culture, teammates must hold each other accountable when they cross the line from performance to excuses.
Read MorePolicies can provide clarity to the organization and simplify management decisions for periodic, infrequent, or rarely occurring events, and especially events that can disrupt normal operations.
Read MoreOn December 5, 2013, the House passed the Innovation Act, which proposes a dramatic departure from traditional litigation. Read for additional information on fee-shifting; is it the answer to abusive patent litigation?
Read MoreWhat does your organization truly want out of the new year? Casting a clear and concise vision is vital to the success of everyone involved in the organization.
Read MoreTrademark infringement and copyright infringement especially have become abundant problems as the Internet emerges as an especially important eCommerce tool.
Read MoreThe benefits of gratitude are realized year round, where corporate and personal values blend together to create a sense of community and team.
Read MoreEmbracing accountability, instead of dreading it, helps to set expectations, creates ownership, and provides a clear vision for where an organization is headed.
Read MoreOften times the reward for the volunteer far outweighs the service.
Read MoreWe’ve found that providing recognition shortly after an employee performs well and tying it to the performance has substantially higher impact on morale than year-end cash bonuses.
Read MoreIt is not enough to just say that you promote innovation in your culture - you must also live it.
Read MoreCreating a positive, memorable first day environment reflects the culture the company hopes to convey and creates a supportive, collaborative environment for the employee to walk into.
Read MoreExisting corporate cultures must be considered when making decisions to implement new technologies in the workplace.
Read MoreGreat leaders are not made by a title or their position within the company. Leaders are revealed by their actions and attitudes.
Read MoreThe Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne has a long history of aggressively enforcing the mark and preventing use of the term “Champagne” as a color or the “The Champagne of…” as a tagline in a wide range of industries, including cigarettes, shoes, and sodas.
Read MoreAfter some contemplation, evaluation and deliberation, we chose to do something pretty radical – we completely eliminated our traditional PTO policy in favor of no policy at all.
Read MoreEmployee events have numerous benefits. They encourage camaraderie outside of the office, show that you care about the welfare of your employees, and can create beloved traditions that are anticipated throughout the year.
Read MoreOver the years, I have found that the more an employee compensation plan is driven by extrinsics the more some employees will focus on the metrics as opposed to the bigger picture.
Read MoreMany companies claim to include community engagement in their core values, but few actually achieve the consistency and dedication required to build a culture fostered in community involvement.
Read MoreBillboard may have named Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” the song of the summer, but the controversy surrounding the song remains strong.
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