Wedding Industry Law

16. The One About Five Trademark Myths Busted

Like the Yeti or crocodiles in the sewer, there’s lots of myths and misinformation about trademarks. In this episode, we welcome Trademark Attorney Sonia Lakhany to discuss what is fact and what is fiction, and why your wedding business should consider a trademark as a business asset. I own my URL and my LLC is registered in the State. That’s just as good as a TM. I have a copyright on my logo. That’s just as good as a TM. I don’t plan to expand to another state. I don’t need a TM. Registration ...

15. The One About Companies Using Your Instagram Photos

Do you lose copyright protection when posting a photo to Instagram? A recent U.S. District Court decision (Sinclair v. Ziff Davis LLC) seems to suggest so. In that case, photographer Stephanie Sinclair’s photo was used by Mashable without permission. But, the Judge found that because only the “embed code,” not the photo, was used, no copyright infringement took place. This week on the podcast, we interview James Bartolomei and Bryan Hoben, attorneys for Sinclair, to get the full scoop. James Bar...

14. The One On Whether Arbitration is a Good Idea

Is having an arbitration clause a good idea for your contract? What is arbitration exactly? In this episode, we talk about arbitration proceedings, the negatives, the positives, and whether this alternative dispute resolution is right for wedding industry professionals.

13. The One On Making the Client Pay Your Attorney's Fees

12. The One About Covid-19 Liability and Reopening Your Business

As a wedding business, what is your liability to clients, event attendees, and your employees with regard to Covid-19? What steps do you need to take to prevent infection and to prevent lawsuits? On this episode, we welcome Sara Tucker, trial attorney with Womble Bond Dickinson to discuss all things Covid-19 liability. We talk about everything from “reasonable” prevention methods and what to tell clients in order to lessen liability risk. Related Episode: The One About Liability Waivers for Covi...

11. The One About When to File for Bankruptcy

We are all in this together and you can do it! If you need help, there are resources for you. For those that are looking for some answers to tough questions about finances, bankruptcy, and moving on, this episode is for you. We welcome Bankruptcy Attorney Will Geer of the Atlanta law firm Wiggam and Geer to talk about when is the right time to file for bankruptcy and what the benefits of bankruptcy. Visit Wiggam & Geer: https://wiggamgeer.com/...

10. The One About Liability Waivers for Covid-19

Is it possible to have your client waive liability if that client contracts Covid-19 from you? In other words, can you contract protect you from a lawsuit if you are Covid-19, perform the event, and the client get sick because of it? The simple answer is......it depends on your state and how negligently you act. We talk all about this and more on this episode of the podcast! #weddingbusiness #weddingindustry

9. The One About Keeping Money if the Client Cancels

Do you know what the term "Liquidated Damages" means? Listen to the episode and find out how that confusing term will help you hold onto money if the client cancels the event!

8. The One About Winning Money By Suing a Client

When a client cancels a wedding that leaves you with the big doughnut hole, what is your option? Under the law, you may have a the right to sue for breach of contract. But what kind of money are you entitled to in that situation? What can you ask a judge to do for you? We'll explain all that and more in this episode!