Musical Copyright in the US In 2016 a Los Angeles Court handed down a decision that the rock n’ roll band Led Zeppelin did not breach copyright in their 1971 song ‘Stairway to Heaven’. The song, being arguably their most famous and iconic song, was alleged to have copied the famous flat-picked arpeggio chord progression… Read More
Can You Put Anything You Like in Your Will? When it comes to writing your own will, you may think you should be able to divide your assets however you like. However, the law takes into account moral responsibilities owed to family members. Although they are your assets to divide, these laws protect your family… Read More
What is a Power of Attorney? An attorney is someone who has the legal power to make decisions on your behalf. A Power of Attorney is a legal document that appoints someone to act on your behalf in particular financial or health related matters. This document can be prepared by a wills and estates solicitor,… Read More
When couples separate or divorce, there may be animosity or tension between them. However, when the parties share children, it is crucial that the breakdown of the relationship does not lead to the breakdown of the relationship either of the parents have with their children. It is useful to aim your focus on what you… Read More
Is My Recipe My Intellectual Property? If you think your chocolate cake recipe is exceptional, or you’ve designed the next ‘big thing’ in the culinary world, you might want to protect your recipe. There are different types of protection in intellectual property, such as: Patents Copyright Registered design; and Trade secrets. Can You Patent a… Read More