AI Startup Anthropic Singing the Blues After Being Sued for Copyright...
A group of major music publishers, including Universal Music, recently sued AI startup Anthropic in federal court in Nashville for copyright infringement. According to the publishers’ complaint,...
View ArticleThe PERRY Act: Protecting Seniors From Bad Real Estate Transactions
Unfortunately, elderly adults in the U.S. fall victim to various forms of abuse or exploitation. As humans age, we naturally lose some of our cognitive abilities. Serious medical conditions, such as...
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Thomas Earp’s Impact on NJ Youth: A Legacy of Leadership and Service
Our EC team was honored to celebrate co-founder Thomas Earp as he was inducted in the New Jersey Business Hall of Fame! Tom along with four other exceptional business leaders – Caroline Armour, Michael...
View ArticleEEOC Guidance Updates: What Do They Mean for Employers?
As every employer in America is likely aware, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), is the federal body responsible for enforcing laws that prohibit job discrimination and...
View Article“All I Want for Christmas Is”– A Copyright Lawsuit?
Just in time for the holidays, Mariah Carey, the self-described “Queen of Christmas” (although her trademark application for that mark was rejected in 2022), is being sued for copyright infringement...
View ArticleIs Realtor Commission Sharing in Jeopardy?
After a two-week trial in federal court in Kansas City Missouri, a jury awarded nearly $1.8 billion in damages to plaintiffs in a class action suit against the National Association of Realtors (NAR)...
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Kiernan Named Newest EC Shareholder
We are excited to announce attorney Michael W. Kiernan has been named a shareholder of the firm. With over 22 years of practice, Michael specializes in Business Disputes and related litigation,...
View ArticleChiefs vs. 49ers in Sin City: Super Bowl LVIII’s Spectacular Showdown with...
Imagine taking the NFL’s grandest showdown, placing it in one of the world’s most iconic entertainment hubs, inviting Grammy-winning talent to headline the halftime show, and adding a surprise...
View ArticleWhat the NLRB’s Joint Employer Rule Means for Employers in 2024
As an employer, you often don’t consider whether your employees have side hustles, which usually are not a concern. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, an individual can simultaneously have two...
View ArticleLaw Alert: New Jersey Mandates Flood Risk Disclosure for Property Sales and...
As a response to increases in flooding risks resulting from global warming, on July 3, 2023, New Jersey enacted The Flood Risk Notification Law (P.L. 2023, c.93). The law codifies new flood risk...
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