The Legal Brief

Federal Court Sides with 2K Games in Copyright Case Over the Use of Tattoos

April 10, 2020

In March, the U.S. Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York decided Solid Oak Sketches, LLC v. 2K Games, Inc.¹, a dispute revolving around the use of tattoos on the players in a videogame. In the case, Solid Oak Sketches, LLC (“Solid Oak”), a tattoo designer and licensing company, alleged that videogame and software developers, 2K Games, Inc. and Take-Two Interactive Software…

Tech and Data Security Q & A During a Pandemic

March 17, 2020

The attorneys in the Firm's Tech & Data practice group have received numerous questions from clients regarding legal issues and the coronavirus. Please see their answers below. This and additional information will be posted to the Firm's website. Please contact a Tech & Data practice group member with any questions.  

• Are there any major issues with my employees using personal computers,…

The Coronavirus’ Effect on Contracts: Can the Pandemic be a ‘Force Majeure’?

March 12, 2020

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization officially declared the COVID-19 viral disease (commonly known as the Coronavirus) to be a pandemic. In the following days, President Trump imposed a sweeping travel restriction to Europe, schools ceased in-person classes, cruise lines suspended operations, and major sporting events have been cancelled.
These recent events only solidify the…