One of the hottest areas of Intellectual Property Law is trade secrets. Find out what they are (and how they’re different from copyrights, trademarks, and patents) in Episode 98 of Business Law 101. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the...
Jul 22, 2022•2 min•Season 1Ep. 98
What does it mean when someone infringes on your copyright? Check out Episode 97 of Business Law 101 to learn about use and fair use, and what you can do if someone goes too far. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corrupt...
Jul 15, 2022•2 min•Season 1Ep. 97
The person who owns the copyright should file for it. Check out Episode 96 of Business Law 101 to learn how that gets complicated if you work with a publisher or are paid for your work. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style ...
Jul 08, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 96
What is a copyright? Check out Episode 95 of Business Law 101 to learn how they are different from patents and trademarks, what can be copywritten, and why you should file for one when technically they’re automatic. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2...
Jul 01, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 95
To enforce a trademark, you must keep using it. Check out Episode 94 of Business Law 101 for an overview of distinctness and brand confusion. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vegas-style corruption running rampant in Washington DC,...
Jun 24, 2022•2 min•Season 1Ep. 94
The arrest of Trump’s former advisor Peter Navarro did not follow normal legal procedure and demonstrates yet again that the January 6thCommission is pursuing political theater and uninterested in equal justice. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022)...
Jun 21, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 93
To have a product trademarked, it must be distinct. Check out Episode 92 of Business Law 101, where I explain what that means and the types of things that do and do not qualify for a trademark. Thanks for joining me for this episode! I’m a Houston- based attorney, run an HR Consulting company called Claremont Management Group, and am a tenured professor at the University of St. Thomas. I’ve also written several non-fiction political commentary books: Bad Deal for America (2022) explores the Vega...
Jun 17, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 92
What does it mean when someone infringes on your patent – and what can you do about it? Find out in Episode 91 of Business Law 101. I am an attorney and speaker as well as the founder and CEO of Claremont Management Group, a consulting firm in Houston, Texas. I’m also a tenured professor, the Cameron Endowed Chair of Management and Marketing, and the Director of Graduate Programs at the University of St. Thomas. Connect with me on LinkedIn [@DavidSchein], Twitter [@DSchein1], Facebook [@AuthorDa...
Jun 10, 2022•2 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Patents and trademarks are usually filed by attorneys because the process is fairly complicated. I give an overview of the process and explain why filing them is worth it in Episode 90 of Business Law 101. I am an attorney and speaker as well as the founder and CEO of Claremont Management Group, a consulting firm in Houston, Texas. I’m also a tenured professor, the Cameron Endowed Chair of Management and Marketing, and the Director of Graduate Programs at the University of St. Thomas. Connect wi...
Jun 03, 2022•2 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Patents are usually granted for 20 years and must be novel and non-obvious. Tune into episode 89 of Business Law 101 for an overview, and a discussion of the main types of patents. I am an attorney and speaker as well as the founder and CEO of Claremont Management Group, a consulting firm in Houston, Texas. I’m also a tenured professor, the Cameron Endowed Chair of Management and Marketing, and the Director of Graduate Programs at the University of St. Thomas. Connect with me on LinkedIn [@David...
May 27, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Intellectual property has in recent years become more valuable than tangible property. The 2012 Apple/ Samsung case is a good example of this, while cyber law is one of the hottest legal fields these days. I am an attorney and speaker as well as the founder and CEO of Claremont Management Group, a consulting firm in Houston, Texas. I’m also a tenured professor, the Cameron Endowed Chair of Management and Marketing, and the Director of Graduate Programs at the University of St. Thomas. Connect wi...
May 20, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 88
What happens if your property goes into foreclosure? That’s where a Deed of Trust comes in. Episode 87 of Business Law 101 covers deeds of trust, priority of proceeds, and the Young vs. Embley case. I am an attorney and speaker as well as the founder and CEO of Claremont Management Group, a consulting firm in Houston, Texas. I’m also a tenured professor, the Cameron Endowed Chair of Management and Marketing, and the Director of Graduate Programs at the University of St. Thomas. Connect with me o...
May 13, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Judicial precedent, like Roe vs. Wade, can be and frequently is overturned, because it isn’t the Supreme Court’s job to make laws. There were protests when Plessy vs. Ferguson was overturned, but most people now agree ending segregation was the right call. I am an attorney and speaker as well as the founder and CEO of Claremont Management Group, a consulting firm in Houston, Texas. I’m also a tenured professor, the Cameron Endowed Chair of Management and Marketing, and the Director of Graduate P...
May 10, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Usually, you acquire a property through a mortgage. Episode 85 of Business Law 101 gives an overview of the terminology of the mortgage process, as well as the rights and duties of the parties involved. I am an attorney and speaker as well as the founder and CEO of Claremont Management Group, a consulting firm in Houston, Texas. I’m also a tenured professor, the Cameron Endowed Chair of Management and Marketing, and the Director of Graduate Programs at the University of St. Thomas. Connect with ...
May 06, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Yan Xiong, an American veteran running for Congress, was recently targeted by the CCP in a good example of how white-collar crime is used in international politics and espionage. I am an attorney and speaker as well as the founder and CEO of Claremont Management Group, a consulting firm in Houston, Texas. I’m also a tenured professor, the Cameron Endowed Chair of Management and Marketing, and the Director of Graduate Programs at the University of St. Thomas. Connect with me on LinkedIn [@DavidSc...
May 03, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 84
What does it take to be a good landlord – and what do tenants owe to their landlords? Find out in Episode 83 of Business Law 101. I am an attorney and speaker as well as the founder and CEO of Claremont Management Group, a consulting firm in Houston, Texas. I’m also a tenured professor, the Cameron Endowed Chair of Management and Marketing, and the Director of Graduate Programs at the University of St. Thomas. Connect with me on LinkedIn [@DavidSchein], Twitter [@DSchein1], Facebook [@AuthorDavi...
Apr 29, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 83
What does it take to be a good tenant – and what do landlords owe to their tenants? Find out in Episode 82 of Business Law 101. I am an attorney and speaker as well as the founder and CEO of Claremont Management Group, a consulting firm in Houston, Texas. I’m also a tenured professor, the Cameron Endowed Chair of Management and Marketing, and the Director of Graduate Programs at the University of St. Thomas. Connect with me on LinkedIn [@DavidSchein], Twitter [@DSchein1], Facebook [@AuthorDavidS...
Apr 22, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 82
There are a variety of types and terms you may encounter when leasing real estate, whether as a landlord or as a tenant. I cover some of the most common in Episode 81 of Business Law 101. I am an attorney and speaker as well as the founder and CEO of Claremont Management Group, a consulting firm in Houston, Texas. I’m also a tenured professor, the Cameron Endowed Chair of Management and Marketing, and the Director of Graduate Programs at the University of St. Thomas. Connect with me on LinkedIn ...
Apr 15, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 81
By far the most common way to get title to a property is by deed (which usually means to buy it). Episode 80 of Business Law 101 gives an overview of the types of deeds you might acquire. I am an attorney and speaker as well as the founder and CEO of Claremont Management Group, a consulting firm in Houston, Texas. I’m also a tenured professor, the Cameron Endowed Chair of Management and Marketing, and the Director of Graduate Programs at the University of St. Thomas. Connect with me on LinkedIn ...
Apr 08, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 80
On Episode 79 of Business Law 101, one way to get title to property is through adverse possession – more commonly known as squatting. I am an attorney and speaker as well as the founder and CEO of Claremont Management Group, a consulting firm in Houston, Texas. I’m also a tenured professor, the Cameron Endowed Chair of Management and Marketing, and the Director of Graduate Programs at the University of St. Thomas. Connect with me on LinkedIn [@DavidSchein], Twitter [@DSchein1], Facebook [@Author...
Apr 01, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 79
There are a few different ways to get title to a property. Episode 78 of Business Law 101 discusses gaining title by original entry, and by inheritance. I am an attorney and speaker as well as the founder and CEO of Claremont Management Group, a consulting firm in Houston, Texas. I’m also a tenured professor, the Cameron Endowed Chair of Management and Marketing, and the Director of Graduate Programs at the University of St. Thomas. Connect with me on LinkedIn [@DavidSchein], Twitter [@DSchein1]...
Mar 25, 2022•2 min
If Vladimir Putin faces trial for war crimes in the Russian/ Ukrainian war, where would such a trial take place? Find out in Episode 77 of Business Law 101. I am an attorney and speaker as well as the founder and CEO of Claremont Management Group, a consulting firm in Houston, Texas. I’m also a tenured professor, the Cameron Endowed Chair of Management and Marketing, and the Director of Graduate Programs at the University of St. Thomas. Connect with me on LinkedIn [@DavidSchein], Twitter [@DSche...
Mar 22, 2022•2 min•Season 1Ep. 77
It turns out that just because you own a property, that doesn’t mean you can always do whatever you want with it. In episode 76 of Business Law 101 we discuss eminent domain, zoning, and deed restrictions. I am an attorney and speaker as well as the founder and CEO of Claremont Management Group, a consulting firm in Houston, Texas. I’m also a tenured professor, the Cameron Endowed Chair of Management and Marketing, and the Director of Graduate Programs at the University of St. Thomas. Connect wi...
Mar 18, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 76
There are different ways for more than one person to own real estate jointly. Episode 75 of Business Law 101 gives an overview of multiple property ownership. I am an attorney and speaker as well as the founder and CEO of Claremont Management Group, a consulting firm in Houston, Texas. I’m also a tenured professor, the Cameron Endowed Chair of Management and Marketing, and the Director of Graduate Programs at the University of St. Thomas. Connect with me on LinkedIn [@DavidSchein], Twitter [@DSc...
Mar 11, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Sometimes, you’re compelled by law to let other people use or have access to your property. Episode 74 of Business Law 101 focuses on easements and licenses. I am an attorney and speaker as well as the founder and CEO of Claremont Management Group, a consulting firm in Houston, Texas. I’m also a tenured professor, the Cameron Endowed Chair of Management and Marketing, and the Director of Graduate Programs at the University of St. Thomas. Connect with me on LinkedIn [@DavidSchein], Twitter [@DSch...
Mar 04, 2022•2 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Microsoft intends to merge with Activision Blizzard, bringing the video games industry that much closer to a creativity-stifling, job-killing monopoly. Episode 73 of Business Law 101 looks at the history and impact of Merger Mania. I am an attorney and speaker as well as the founder and CEO of Claremont Management Group, a consulting firm in Houston, Texas. I’m also a tenured professor, the Cameron Endowed Chair of Management and Marketing, and the Director of Graduate Programs at the University...
Mar 01, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Life Estates aren't just for widowed Queens anymore. Divorce can make owning real estate even more complicated. I break down types of ownership in Episode 72 of Business Law 101. I am an attorney and speaker as well as the founder and CEO of Claremont Management Group, a consulting firm in Houston, Texas. I’m also a tenured professor, the Cameron Endowed Chair of Management and Marketing, and the Director of Graduate Programs at the University of St. Thomas. Connect with me on LinkedIn [@DavidSc...
Feb 25, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 72
In Episode 71 of Business Law 101, the juror revelations in the Ghislaine Maxwell case offer an opportunity to discuss some less commonly known legal terms and courtroom motions. I am an attorney and speaker as well as the founder and CEO of Claremont Management Group, a consulting firm in Houston, Texas. I’m also a tenured professor, the Cameron Endowed Chair of Management and Marketing, and the Director of Graduate Programs at the University of St. Thomas. Connect with me on LinkedIn [@DavidSc...
Feb 22, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 71
In Episode 70 of Business Law 101, Howard Hughes, one of the 1st billionaires, died without a will in 1976 and the ensuing litigation surrounding the probate process took 34 years to settle. I am an attorney and speaker as well as the founder and CEO of Claremont Management Group, a consulting firm in Houston, Texas. I’m also a tenured professor, the Cameron Endowed Chair of Management and Marketing, and the Director of Graduate Programs at the University of St. Thomas. Connect with me on Linked...
Feb 18, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 70
In Episode 69 of Business Law 101, you actually do need a will, even if you’re young with no kids or many assets, because if you die intestate it can be expensive and time-consuming for the people you leave behind. I am an attorney and speaker as well as the founder and CEO of Claremont Management Group, a consulting firm in Houston, Texas. I’m also a tenured professor, the Cameron Endowed Chair of Management and Marketing, and the Director of Graduate Programs at the University of St. Thomas. C...
Feb 11, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 69
