Trademarks and Copyrights: Understanding the Difference

Trademarks and Copyrights: Understanding the Difference

Though trademarks and copyrights are both defined as intellectual property, it’s not unusual for the average person to be confused about the distinctions between them. Though the laws are made to protect people’s creations from theft or plagiarism, copyrights and trademarks protect creators of intellectual property in different ways. Understanding the differences between these protections…

Infamous Criminals: Jeffrey Dahmer

Infamous Criminals: Jeffrey Dahmer

Jeffrey Dahmer was an infamous serial killer who raped, murdered, and dismembered seventeen boys and men. The murders occurred between 1978 and 1991. Dahmer was also known as the Milwaukee Cannibal as many of his later crimes included cannibalism. At trial, Jeffrey Dahmer was found to be legally sane however psychiatrists did diagnose him with…

Legal Terms Glossary

Involvement in legal proceedings will typically include a number of legal terms. Although these terms may be confusing, it’s imperative that you understand them so you know what is happening. Whether you are involved in a criminal or civil case as a plaintiff or defendant, educate yourself about common legal terminology. An attorney can also…

Famous Lawyer: Abraham Lincoln

President Abraham Lincoln is arguably one of the most recognizable Presidents of the United States. As the 16th president, he served at a very volatile and important time in the nation’s history. His life, and his death, are often discussed and well-known topics. What people may be less familiar with is his career choices before becoming the…

Solon, the Lawmaker

When most people think of early democracy, they think of ancient Greece. After all, the very word “democracy” comes from demos, a Greek word meaning “the people.” In ancient times, the Greek nation we know today did not exist yet: Instead, each major city had its own traditions and laws. The biggest center of democracy in…