Blackletter
440 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis podcast brings famously experienced business people, lawyers, accountants, and anyone else in the realm of business to the table to share personal experiences that have shaped their business and to talk about how to handle black letter issues in creative ways. Every business is subject to so-called blackletter laws. Blackletter laws are the well-established legal rules that are no longer subject to reasonable dispute. Originally, "blackletter" was the Gothic type-style which was used to set forth the law in England until the mid 18th century. It was originally used so commoners couldn't understand the laws.
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2019: A Year In Review
December 31, 2019 17:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MBThis last year Blackletter has invited a wide selection of CEOs, corporate counsel and entrepreneurs to the podcast. Recording in studio and on location, Blackletter is bound to inspire with unconventional business wisdom and educational interviews. Topics include law firm management, national and cyber security, business start up, employment law, the alcohol business and more! In today’s post leave which episode you loved best and also subscribe to be part of this community in 2020!
2019 Important Copyright Case Review
December 30, 2019 18:00 - 4 minutes - 5.7 MBThis Monday we take a look back at the biggest copyright cases of the year. Fourth Estate vs Wall-Street.com My favorite, the Fourth Estate versus Wall-Street, finally ended a split in the circuits. It used to be that the case really depended on where your copyright case was happening as to whether or not you could bring it before you got a copyright registration. That Supreme court ruling in Fourth Estate versus Wall-Street finally ended that circuit split. The U S Supreme court said in...
E24: Season 3 Episode 4: Athletes & Immigration
December 19, 2019 01:22 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBTom Dunlap chats with Dusty Gwinn, Gerald LeMelle, and Ken Harvey about athletes and immigration law.
Athletes & Immigration
December 19, 2019 00:22 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBTom Dunlap chats with Dusty Gwinn, Gerald LeMelle, and Ken Harvey about athletes and immigration law.
Patent Attorney Fees Decision
December 16, 2019 18:00 - 5 minutes - 8.36 MBA new United States Supreme court decision from December 11th, 2019 changes how corporate counsel, business owners and attorneys, the United States over, can consider and deal with defending their patents and trademarks against the US PTO. In other words, if the rule right now is if you appeal a decision of the US PTO in a trademark case, the US PTO can collect its attorney's fees from you if it wins the case. If you appeal a decision from a patent case. The rule prior to December 11th was t...
Liquor Licensing and Three Tier System
December 09, 2019 18:00 - 2 minutes - 4.07 MBWhat liquor license do I need? If you would like to start a new business, or currently have one, and want to involve the sale of alcoholic beverages in your business it is important that you learn about the many types of alcoholic beverage licenses. Every state will have its own laws for the sale of beer, wine, and liquor. You must apply for the correct alcoholic beverage license, also known as a liquor license, in order to legally sell or distribute spirits, wine, or beer. The following ...
E23: Season 3 Episode 3: Estate Planning
December 05, 2019 16:00 - 38 minutes - 55.5 MBEstate Planning Tom Dunlap sits down with Rhonda Miller and Sarah Aviles to chat about estate planning and some things you want to avoid.
Estate Planning
December 05, 2019 15:00 - 38 minutes - 55.5 MBEstate Planning Tom Dunlap sits down with Rhonda Miller and Sarah Aviles to chat about estate planning and some things you want to avoid.
Data Scraping
December 02, 2019 18:00 - 5 minutes - 7.12 MBParts of today’s online business and technology market rely on operating websites with two characteristics: (1) making access to data available to the general public and (2) protecting that data from web scraping. Website owners and web scrapers will want to watch hi’Q Labs’ litigation against LinkedIn Corp. to see if these two characteristics are, in fact, compatible, something placed in doubt by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in HiQ Labs, Inc. v. LinkedIn Co...
International Traffic and Arms Regulation (ITAR)
November 25, 2019 18:00 - 5 minutes - 7.72 MBThe International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) regulatory system should be familiar to you if your company is involved in buying or selling services or goods on the United States Munitions List (USML). If you are manufacturing, exporting, distributing or acting as a broker for defense-related items, goods, or data you must be ITAR compliant. Failure to comply can not only ruin your day – it can kill your business. The purpose of the ITAR is to safeguard the security of the US and its...
E22: Season 3 Episode 2: Case Study in Federal Litigation (Shoemaker Corporation III)
November 20, 2019 07:16 - 24 minutes - 34.4 MBCase Study in Federal Litigation (Shoemaker Corporation III) Tom Dunlap sits down with Kevin Shoemaker and Robert Sutton of Shoemaker Corporation III and David Keesling of Dunlap, Bennett and Ludwig to talk about business law on a multi-million dollar court case level.
Case Study in Federal Litigation (Shoemaker Corporation III)
November 20, 2019 06:16 - 24 minutes - 34.4 MBCase Study in Federal Litigation (Shoemaker Corporation III) Tom Dunlap sits down with Kevin Shoemaker and Robert Sutton of Shoemaker Corporation III and David Keesling of Dunlap, Bennett and Ludwig to talk about business law on a multi-million dollar court case level.
Purchasing an Aircraft
November 18, 2019 18:00 - 3 minutes - 4.7 MBWhat Is The Legal Process For Acquiring An Aircraft? There are many legal and tax considerations when it comes to purchasing or selling an aircraft. All airplane related transactions must comply with stringent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines. Airplane purchase agreements must be closely reviewed by experienced aviation attorneys and clear title assured before the sale can go through. Our aviation litigation attorneys at Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC discuss the basic legal pr...
How to Handle Online Defamation
November 11, 2019 18:00 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBThe use of social media in every day life is now becoming the norm. The President is well known for using Twitter. Celebrities have adopted it to make announcements, pick fights, or even take political stands on current events. Social media provides the ability to reach a large number of people with short and sometimes loaded comments.
E21: Season 3 Episode 1: AUSA National Security
October 31, 2019 17:00 - 27 minutes - 41.5 MBAUSA National Security Tom Dunlap sits down with David Verhey and Robert Eatinger, partners for Dunlap Bennett and Ludwig, and Major General Charlie Fletcher, at the AUSA cocktail part in Washington, DC, and they talk about cyber security and national security and socio economic issues.
AUSA National Security
October 31, 2019 16:00 - 27 minutes - 41.5 MBAUSA National Security Tom Dunlap sits down with David Verhey and Robert Eatinger, partners for Dunlap Bennett and Ludwig, and Major General Charlie Fletcher, at the AUSA cocktail part in Washington, DC, and they talk about cyber security and national security and socio economic issues.
Social Media: Personal but also Public
October 28, 2019 17:00 - 4 minutes - 6.19 MBSocial Media: Personal but also Public The use of social media in every day life is now becoming the norm. The President is well known for using Twitter. Celebrities have adopted it to make announcements, pick fights, or even take political stands on current events. Social media provides the ability to reach a large number of people with short and sometimes loaded comments. The law and business practices tend to be slow to adapt to new technology. An example of this is music streaming. The...
Patent Monetization Strategies for Small Businesses and Independent Inventors
October 21, 2019 17:00 - 4 minutes - 7.04 MBPatent monetization is the generation of revenue by selling or licensing patents. Patent applications can be expensive. Independent inventors and small businesses, such as startups, need to spend their money wisely. If small businesses decide to pursue patent applications, the ability to monetize those patents is extremely important. If a small business has a new and unique technology, the upside of investing in a patent can be enormous. There are ways to get a sense of how valuable a pat...
E20: Season 2 Episode 10: The Best of Blackletter: Season 2 in Review
October 18, 2019 17:00 - 12 minutes - 21.1 MBThe Best of Blackletter: Season 2 in Review Tom Dunlap brings famously experienced business people, lawyers, accountants, and anyone else in the realm of business to the table to share personal experiences that have shaped their business and to talk about how to handle black letter issues in creative ways. Topics include: National & Cyber Security, the Legal Market, Music & Technology, Real Estate, Immigrating to the United States, Protecting Athlete's Investments, Patent Prosecution, Law F...
The Best of Blackletter: Season 2 in Review
October 18, 2019 16:00 - 12 minutes - 21.1 MBThe Best of Blackletter: Season 2 in Review Tom Dunlap brings famously experienced business people, lawyers, accountants, and anyone else in the realm of business to the table to share personal experiences that have shaped their business and to talk about how to handle black letter issues in creative ways. Topics include: National & Cyber Security, the Legal Market, Music & Technology, Real Estate, Immigrating to the United States, Protecting Athlete's Investments, Patent Prosecution, Law ...
A New USTPTO Rule Requires Foreign Trademark Applicants to Hire U.S. Based Attorneys
October 14, 2019 17:00 - 4 minutes - 6.99 MBThe number of new trademark filings from international, or non-US companies has increased dramatically in the last decade. Until recently, these international trademark applications were filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) by non-US based companies through their foreign lawyers or through a corporate representative. However, beginning August 3, 2019, according to the USPTO, all “trademark applicants, registrants, and parties who have a permanent legal residence...
What Men Want Suit
October 08, 2019 15:00 - 1 minute - 3.78 MBDaily Law News by Thomas Dunlap covering the headline: What Men Want Suit - October 8, 2019
Who to Trust as a Trustee?
October 07, 2019 18:00 - 5 minutes - 7.55 MBEstate Planning: Choosing the Right Trustee It’s not the most pleasant experience to think about one’s own death, but the smart move is to think about what will happen to your estate after your passing and make sure that they fall into the right hands. Whoever your beneficiary may be, if you set up a trust for your assets, you can be assured that your estate will be distributed efficiently as per your wishes within a given time. However, to make sure that this management and distribution o...
IPO Addresses Diversity Gap
October 07, 2019 16:00 - 2 minutes - 4.94 MBDaily Law News by Thomas Dunlap covering the headline: IPO Addresses Diversity Gap - October 7, 2019
Company in deep “do-do” -literally- for not reading insurance policy carefully
October 04, 2019 16:00 - 1 minute - 4.23 MBDaily Law News by Thomas Dunlap covering the headline: Company in deep “do-do” -literally- for not reading insurance policy carefully - October 4, 2019
Stan Lee Daughter Sues Dads Former Business Partners
October 03, 2019 16:00 - 2 minutes - 5.13 MBDaily Law News by Thomas Dunlap covering the headline: Stan Lee Daughter Sues Dads Former Business Partners - October 3, 2019
E19: Season 2 Episode 9: Commercial Lending
October 02, 2019 18:00 - 36 minutes - 52.2 MBEverything You Need To Know About Commercial Lending Tom Dunlap speaks with George Cave, senior vice president at Sandy Spring Bank, the leading lender in commercial lending, and Robert Deal a real estate, commercial, and investment attorney at Dunlap, Bennett, and Ludwig. They discuss the intricate world of commercial lending.
Commercial Lending
October 02, 2019 18:00 - 36 minutes - 52.2 MBEverything You Need To Know About Commercial Lending Tom Dunlap speaks with George Cave, senior vice president at Sandy Spring Bank, the leading lender in commercial lending, and Robert Deal a real estate, commercial, and investment attorney at Dunlap, Bennett, and Ludwig. They discuss the intricate world of commercial lending.
Invisalign Lawsuit
October 02, 2019 16:00 - 1 minute - 4.21 MBDaily Law News by Thomas Dunlap covering the headline: Invisalign Lawsuit - October 2, 2019
Supreme Court to Weigh In on Trademark Circuit Split
October 01, 2019 16:00 - 1 minute - 4.3 MBDaily Law News by Thomas Dunlap covering the headline: Supreme Court to Weigh In on Trademark Circuit Split - October 1, 2019
Why Does a Brewery Need a Trademark?
September 30, 2019 18:00 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBThe same reason a winery or distillery does. To get to the other side. Every brewer, distiller, and winemaker get that having an amazing name is almost as important as having an amazing bottle of booze, beer or vino. Likewise, the hundreds of breweries, wineries, and distilleries (we just call them collectively “drink makers” in this article – otherwise this will be cumbersome) enjoy coming up with pithy names for each particular beverage. The alcohol industry is one of the few plac...
Time Warner’s Patent Dispute with Sprint
September 30, 2019 16:00 - 1 minute - 4.24 MBDaily Law News by Thomas Dunlap covering the headline: Time Warner’s Patent Dispute with Sprint - September 30, 2019
Wilson vs. The Clash
September 27, 2019 16:00 - 1 minute - 4.29 MBDaily Law News by Thomas Dunlap covering the headline: Wilson vs. The Clash - September 27, 2019
Led Zepplin’s Stairway Copyright Battle
September 26, 2019 16:00 - 1 minute - 4.59 MBDaily Law News by Thomas Dunlap covering the headline: Led Zepplin’s Stairway Copyright Battle - September 26, 2019
Okay to Scrape Data from LinkedIn
September 25, 2019 16:00 - 1 minute - 4.2 MBDaily Law News by Thomas Dunlap covering the headline: Okay to Scrape Data from LinkedIn - September 25, 2019
Amityville Horror Dispute
September 24, 2019 16:00 - 1 minute - 3.65 MBDaily Law News by Thomas Dunlap covering the headline: Amityville Horror Dispute - September 24, 2019
Employment Law Compliance: Three Tips for Your Company
September 23, 2019 18:00 - 7 minutes - 11 MBEmployment Law Compliance: Three Tips for Your Company Given that Virginia (and Maryland and the District of Columbia follow the “at-will” principle of employment, it can be tempting for employers in Virginia to think they call all the shots when it comes to hiring, firing and managing employees. That, however, is not always the case and may cause you to inadvertently ignore employment compliance laws. Lawsuits from workers claiming unfair treatment or improper dismissal are on the rise....
E18: Season 2 Episode 8: Law Firm Management
September 20, 2019 08:25 - 27 minutes - 40.4 MBTom Dunlap speaks with DeAnna Burke and David Ludwig, attorneys for Dunlap, Bennett, and Ludwig about managing a law firm. They discuss about starting up, using different model for managing and operating, challenges, and breakthroughs.
Law Firm Management
September 20, 2019 08:25 - 27 minutes - 40.4 MBTom Dunlap speaks with DeAnna Burke and David Ludwig, attorneys for Dunlap, Bennett, and Ludwig about managing a law firm. They discuss about starting up, using different model for managing and operating, challenges, and breakthroughs.
Willie Nelson Wins Copyright Case
September 17, 2019 15:00 - 1 minute - 3.47 MBDaily Law News by Thomas Dunlap covering the headline:Willie Nelson Wins Copyright Case - September 17, 2019
What Exactly are Punitive Damages?
September 16, 2019 17:00 - 6 minutes - 8.8 MBWhat exactly are punitive damages? We’ve all heard of them before, but what exactly are “punitive damages”? According to the Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute, punitive damages are “awarded in addition to actual damages in certain circumstances.” As the name suggests, punitive damages are considered a punishment on top of actual (“provable”) damages. Punitive damages are typically awarded when a defendant’s conduct is found to be particularly harmful. Punitive damages serve to...
Clash of Clans Patent Battle
September 16, 2019 15:00 - 2 minutes - 5.46 MBDaily Law News by Thomas Dunlap covering the headline:Clash of Clans Patent Battle - September 16, 2019
Track Phone Closes Out 10 Million Dollar Damages Case
September 13, 2019 15:00 - 56 seconds - 3.35 MBDaily Law News by Thomas Dunlap covering the headline:Track Phone Closes Out 10 Million Dollar Damages Case - September 13, 2019
STRONGER Patent Act
September 12, 2019 15:00 - 2 minutes - 4.85 MBDaily Law News by Thomas Dunlap covering the headline:STRONGER Patent Act - September 12, 2019
E17: Season 2 Episode 7: Patent Prosecution
September 11, 2019 19:29 - 31 minutes - 45.8 MBPatent Prosecution: Everything You Need to Know About Patent Tom Dunlap speaks with Kevin Repper and David Ludwig, attorneys for Dunlap, Bennett, and Ludwig about patent prosecution. They discuss important coverage of patent, as well as protecting trade secrets, copyrights, and trademarks.
Patent Prosecution
September 11, 2019 18:29 - 31 minutes - 45.8 MBPatent Prosecution: Everything You Need to Know About Patent Tom Dunlap speaks with Kevin Repper and David Ludwig, attorneys for Dunlap, Bennett, and Ludwig about patent prosecution. They discuss important coverage of patent, as well as protecting trade secrets, copyrights, and trademarks.
Selfie Stick Patent Case
September 11, 2019 15:00 - 1 minute - 4.38 MBDaily Law News by Thomas Dunlap covering the headline:Selfie Stick Patent Case - September 11, 2019
Woodstock Files for Appeal to Trademark Marijuana
September 10, 2019 15:00 - 1 minute - 4.1 MBDaily Law News by Thomas Dunlap covering the headline:Woodstock Files for Appeal to Trademark Marijuana - September 10, 2019
What is Ransomware?
September 09, 2019 17:00 - 5 minutes - 7.43 MBOn May 7, 2019, the city of Baltimore’s networks was infected by malware, malicious software that infiltrates computers, and its systems were locked down. A ransom note was displayed on the city’s computers, demanding payment in Bitcoins to decrypt the entire city’s networks. The infected networks were taken offline, but not before the malware locked down systems including a parking fines database, and those used to pay water bills, property taxes, and vehicle citations. This type of malwa...
Latest on Google and Uber’s Battle for Self-Driving Cars
September 09, 2019 15:00 - 1 minute - 3.94 MBDaily Law News by Thomas Dunlap covering the headline:Latest on Google and Uber’s Battle for Self-Driving Cars - September 9, 2019