Copyrights can be an important component of a business’s intellectual property portfolio, helping to protect and increase the value of the business’s assets. As a result, knowing some of the basics about copyrights and copyright law can greatly benefit small business owners. In general, copyrightable works are protected by law under the US Copyright Act, […]
On April 4, 2024, Governor Andy Beshear signed into law the Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act (the KCDPA). Currently, fifteen other states have also enacted a comprehensive privacy law. Like other comprehensive privacy laws, the KCDPA primarily (1) establishes certain rights of Kentucky consumers with respect to personal data; and (2) establishes obligations for businesses […]
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved and issued an unprecedented new final rule that is intended to effectively ban employers’ use of noncompete agreements nationwide. Most strikingly, the new rule will even void most noncompetes entered into before the rule’s enactment. At the earliest, the final rule will take effect 120 […]