Did you know that Florida is the most popular nesting site for Loggerhead Turtles in the Atlantic Ocean? Over 67,000 Loggerhead sea turtle nests are discovered each year in our lovely Sunshine State. Even though these turtles along with their cousins the Green turtles make so many nests on our beaches, very few turtle hatchlings […]
It that time of year we see the Brevard Police and Fire men and women proudly playing their bagpipes in the streets. Guinness beer is flowing freely from Meg O’Malleys’ taps, and happy feet are merrily river dancing down E. New Haven Avenue. Yes, St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner! Are you as […]
HOA Laws and Rights Do Homeowner Associations have the right to fine owners who do not comply with their rules? In Virginia, this very question was put before a judge to decide. A dispute arising between Maria and Sam Farran and their HOA at the Olde Bellhaven in Fairfax, VA over a political sign stirred […]
This spring homeowners may be thinking about sprucing up their properties’ curb appeal. Fences are a popular choice among homeowners to add instant curb appeal to a home. Fences not only aesthetically enhance a home, but they also act as privacy divider. Are you contemplating installing a fence around your property? If so, it is […]
Business owners know that they should file their businesses with the state for tax purposes. This is a responsibility and usually done begrudgingly. After all, who wants to pay taxes? But are there any advantages for registering business with the state? You may be surprised to learn that there are three major advantages for registering […]
Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, in what was once the center of Eau Gallie, rests the city’s mother of pearl, the old Rossetter House. The historic Rossetter House is a Victorian beauty. Built in 1908, the prominent house surrounded by beautiful country gardens was built for James Wadsworth Rossetter, his wife Ella Maude and […]
By: Tyler Hampy Pursuant to the well-established principles of equity, a patentee seeking an injunction against an infringer must satisfy a four-factor test before a court may grant such relief. The patentee must demonstrate: (1) that it has suffered an irreparable injury; (2) that remedies available at law, such as monetary damages, are inadequate […]
When does fighting to protect a trademark borderline on trademark bullying? Trademarks are established to protect an individual’s, a corporation’s, or non-profit organization’s creative work. What happens when the trademark owner takes protecting their trademark too far as to be deemed as domineering? The best examples of crossing the line can be witnessed with non-profit […]
Rhode Island, known as the Ocean State, has a beautiful coastline on the Atlantic Ocean. Its private and public beaches are enjoyed throughout the summer months by residents and tourists alike. One day as a teenager I ventured forth with friends onto a private beach in Newport. We were hoping not to be noticed if […]
