Articles related to "Cease And Desist"

A cease and desist letter can stop annoying phone calls and letters from collection agencies. Debt collectors are bound by law to abide by a cease and desist request.

Reasoning with creditors can pay off. But, if you have to get an unreasonable creditor off your back - you don't have to be a lawyer - you just need to write like one.

Writers on the web are prone to content theft, plagiarism and copyright infringement. Learn what to do if your work is posted without permission on a website or blog.

Alec Baldwin wants his voice and name removed from the upcoming documentary, Running With Arnold, claiming filmmakers crossed tthe line.

FUNimation has sent out cease-and-desist letters to fansubbers regarding several anime including XXXholic TV, Mushishi, and Ragnarok The Animation.

Sending the right letters to a collection agency will force it to abide by federal law and end harassment. In some cases, a consumer may also fix his credit scores.

Domino's Pizza responded to a cease and desist from Subway's lawyer in a television ad in which CEO David A. Brandon playfully burns the letter in a 450 degree oven.

McDonald's vigorously protects its global brand against a basketball player, an Australian topless bar, a satirical website and even the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

The statute of limitations on debt collection varies by state and determines the amount of time a bad debt is legally enforceable.

FUNimation grabs yet another anime property, School Rumble, and sets up for a fansubbing showdown. The first DVD is scheduled for January 2007.

FUNimation continues licensing more animes for North American distribution, including the romantic comedies Shuffle! and Itsudatte My Santa. FUNimation also has admitted

Session drummer Terrence Yerves claims he co-wrote theme to Aqua Teen Hunger Force with rapper Schoolly D in 1999. He wants a share of the royalties.

Despite strong efforts by studios to stem the practice of copying DVD movies, many consumers all of the world use their computers to duplicate copy protected movies.

Authorized users on a credit account can make purchases, but cannot be legally pursued by collectors for credit card payments.

Bart Steele is suing for copyright infringement over a Bon Jovi song. He refutes claims he is merely an attention seeker as part of an exclusive interview with Suite101.

According to trademark law, the owner of a mark has some protection and certain rights, including the ability to bring a trademark dispute to court.

Debt Collecting Agencies recover debt by phoning on behalf of or purchasing bad debt from lenders. Understanding the process and legal limits can help harassed debtors.

Debt is a painful topic, and scavenger debt collectors can increase anxiety. Because debt-collection scams are so common, consumers must protect themselves.

The Obama administration is looking into whether Humana Insurance violated Medicare marketing rules when it sent suspect mailers to Medicare Advantage policy holders.

In recent years, several school lunchboxes have tested positive lead. Learn how to select a safe, lead-free lunchbox as children head back to school.

Online reputation management can be expensive when hired out to professionals. Try these effective, inexpensive solutions to monitor and protect your business reputation.

In between projects and wanting to get beyond the negative images related to her attack, questions now center on Rhianna's right to privacy and the public's right to know

H1N1 flu virus has been declared a national emergency in the U.S., which allows for alternative care sites to alleviate overburdened healthcare systems. That's not all...

Web plagiarism and content theft is a major problem facing web writers. Learn how to prevent content theft, copyright infringement and plagiarism online.

Internet censorship is a more common practice than may be assumed; but, does censoring the internet do more harm than good?

North Face sits in the midst of battles, facing off against EPA's allegations of unsubstantiated claims, and Little Jimmy Winkelman's trademark abuse.

Patent infringement cases generally have one of two conclusions, either a simple and succinct patent infringement settlement early in litigation, or a lengthy trial.

Viz Media will offer free subtitled anime online within days that a new episode airs in Japan. This bold new move may change the future of fansubs.

Comapnies like Media Factory Inc., ADV, and Bandai attempt to crack down on fansubbing. But was this the right tactic?