At some point, most Americans have had exposure to the Constitutional concept known as due process. It is referenced in both the fifth and fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The respective texts are as follows: Fifth Amendment: “[Nor] shall any person... be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law...” This …
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Van Osdol Lawyers Give Thanks This November
This is a great time of year for us all to take stock and reflect on what is really important to us. Below are the thoughts of some of our lawyers: Photo credit: Korona Lacasse / Foter / CC BY “I am thankful for my friends and family and to work at a firm that not only encourages me to grow as an individual and as an attorney, but also allows me …
What Does Copyright Law Mean Today: Robin Thicke Makes National Headlines
Posted by Van Osdol & Magruder Robin Thicke’s controversial song “Blurred Lines” recently made headlines again when Marvin Gaye’s estate and Bridgeport Music, owners of the songs, “Got to Give it Up” and “Sexy Ways” respectively, threatened copyright infringement litigation based on similarities between the hit songs. The action sparked online …
Kansas City Law Firm Van Osdol & Magruder Encourages Entrepreneurs, Business Owners & CMOs To Protect Intellectual Property
When entrepreneurs set out to develop the next "big idea," protecting the intellectual property behind that idea may be the last thing on their mind. Additionally, Van Osdol & Magruder, The Biggest Little Law Firm® in Kansas City, has found that an entrepreneur may inadvertently prevent that new idea from ever seeing the light of day due to …
