The Loss of IP Protection

The Loss of IP Protection

Steamboat Willie – image is public domain, via Wikimedia Commons In November of 1928, the animated short film “Steamboat Willie” was released by Walt Disney Studios in the United States. At the time, the film was noteworthy for its use of synchronized sound and...
The Pitfalls of Joint Bank Accounts

The Pitfalls of Joint Bank Accounts

Joint bank accounts often seem like a good idea to have in place either with your spouse or with your kids, to help save money or pay bills, but they aren’t helpful in estate planning. Even outside of estate planning, joint bank accounts can be quite dangerous in...