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What is the most effective way of approaching change management to achieve business success?On this episode of the Blackletter podcast, host Tom Dunlap continues his three-session interview with Terry Dohrmann, founder of the legal operating software company Litify. Terry discusses the obstacles that he faced to build and grow Litify. As the founder of a developing company, Terry has many experiences with change management for his organizational team as well as his potential client base. He shares the philosophies he developed regarding successful change management practices and how he navigated the tactical challenges involved in delivering technology products and services to a new market.Listen in on this episode of the Black Letter Podcast to hear more about Terry’s business tactics. And don’t forget to join us on next week’s episode of The Black Letter podcast, where Terry shares his business advice for entrepreneurs, lawyers, and listeners seeking success in business.

Recently, Amazon.com was sued claiming it illegally used a California sex offender website to conduct background checks on job applicants. On this episode, Tom digs into the case and whether there are any state laws pertaining to using criminal records and sex offender registries before hiring.

Access to justice is the fair chance to secure your rights under the law. Under this basic principle, citizens should have equal access to the legal system. This includes initiatives and programs designed to provide legal services to people that may have difficulty obtaining legal advice and representation. In today's episode, Tom discusses how access to justice is provided in the United States and how to continue to increase awareness of access to justice.

What challenges are you willing to face to pursue your entrepreneurial aspirations in the tech industry?On this episode of the Blackletter podcast, host Tom Dunlap begins his three-session interview with Terry Dohrmann, founder of the legal operating software company Litify. Terry’s company Litify has grown a lot since it started 6 years ago, but his journey of developing a tech company as a new entrepreneur didn’t come without its challenges. Listen to this episode to hear Terry share his story about transitioning from his role as a Salesforce tech employee to building his own tech company, and how he leveraged his prior knowledge and background to find new success in the tech sector. He explains the obstacles he experienced throughout his new entrepreneurial pursuits, and how he managed to fulfill his mission to modernize legal technology with Litify.Be sure to tune back in to next week’s episode of The Black Letter podcast, to hear Terry discuss an issue he faced that taught him a valuable lesson in achiev

The D.C. Circuit court recently heard lawsuits that challenged the constitutionality of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act’s anti-circumvention and anti-trafficking provisions. These provisions, restrict people’s ability to access, use, or even discuss copyrighted materials that they purchase. Listen to today's episode as Tom breaks down Dr. Green's and Dr. Huang's lawsuits, how they differ, and if they will be successful.

The unofficial end of summer is upon us. For many, Labor Day serves as a day off and a last chance to experience the best summer has to offer with pool parties, cookouts, parades and more. But why do most of us actually have the first Monday in September off from work? It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894 by President Grover Cleveland. Tune in as Tom goes into more detail on the history of Labor Day.

Can breaking free from traditional business practices and consistently promoting your brand be the keys to founding a successful company?On this episode of the Blackletter podcast, host Tom Dunlap concludes his three-part interview with Erik Olson of Array Digital, Array Law, and Rival Digital. After founding a company of his own, Erik gained a lot of insight through his experiences finding success in the business world. So in this podcast episode, he provides his three most significant pieces of advice that he would give to other entrepreneurs starting a new business. He explains his reasoning behind each piece of guidance, including the advice to make pivots according to your business needs, question everything, and always promote yourself and your brand.Tune in to this episode to hear Erik speak about his advice and the lessons he learned in founding his companies. Also, catch up on the other segments of Erik’s interview and additional podcast episodes available on the Blackletter website!

Building upon his winning legacy and personality, Olympic sprinter, Usain Bolt, has secured several trademarks for use with athletic gear, clothing, accessories, and other products. These trademarks include his name, the stylized initials “UB,” and Bolt’s signature celebratory pose.The marks are protected for use across a broad selection of products, including sunglasses, sports bags, running shoes, sporting goods, games, hats, and more. The logo mark, along with the name and initial mark, protect Bolt’s ability to apply his identifying marks to lifestyle items as well as the athletic gear with which he is most closely associated.

How long does it take to register a trademark? As a trademark attorney, Tom is asked this question a lot, and the answer may surprise you. In this episode Tom discusses the timeline for completing a trademark as of June 2022.

What risks are worth taking to build your ideal business?On this episode of the Blackletter podcast, host Tom Dunlap continues his three-segment interview with Erik Olson from Array Digital, Array Law, and Rival Digital. As a company founder, Erik Olson is no stranger to the trials and tribulations of the business world, especially for those just starting out. This week, Erik discusses his biggest business challenge: hiring his first employee and facing the potential risks necessary to expand his business from a one-person freelancing operation to an employing company. While the responsibility of hiring a full-time employee was a big undertaking, it was also a significant step towards building the business that he desired.Listen to this episode to hear Erik speak about how he overcame his obstacle and took the risk necessary to make his vision a reality. And be sure to return for next week’s episode, where Erik will provide his key pieces of advice for entrepreneurs that he learned throughout his career.

In today's social media world, the risk of defamatory content and false statements reaching a broad audience has increased tremendously. In this episode Tom discusses the importance of understanding the landscape of online defamation and defamation law.

A U.S. Appeals Court on Friday upheld rules set by he Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requiring drones to have remote identification technology to enable their identification from the ground. Listen in as Tom covers the decision and offers his perspective as a licensed pilot.

Could segmenting in a new line of business launch your company into greater success? On this episode of the Blackletter podcast, host Tom Dunlap begins its eighth season with an interview with Erik Olson from Array Digital. Erik is a professional marketer, website developer, content creator, and CEO of a digital marketing company. However, his professional journey took several twists and turns to end up where it is today. His company initially focused on software development before introducing marketing services and slowly transitioned to become completely focused on digital marketing. Erik shares the thought process behind this shift, including the advantages of a recurring service-based business model. Much of Rob's company's success is thanks to his clients, and he explains his methods for segmenting his practice into niche areas and the different approaches he takes for each. Listen to the episode to hear Tom and Erik discuss segmenting and business transformation in this first segment of his three-episod

Tune in this week to hear Tom discuss the Recent decision that orders new patent cases filed in Judge Alan Albright's Waco court to be split between Albright and the district's other 11 judges, effectively ending a policy that has allowed Albright's court to host nearly a quarter of all pending U.S. patent cases.

This week Tom takes a look at the Swiss' bomb shelter law and also debunks the internet rumor of a law on flushing toilets after 10pm. Join us as we learn why it is mandatory for every house to have a fallout shelter and if there is anyway around this law when building a house.

The Blackletter Podcast has gone over many topics throughout its seventh season, including lawsuits, finance, talent acquisition, recruitment, marketing, and more. So to wrap up season seven, this final episode features some important segments from this season's episodes, combined into one informative show. Listen to learn advice from the podcast's educational interviews as esteemed guests share their personal experiences and wisdom on achieving success in business and law. Educational Interviews (00:45)Host Tom Dunlap has interviewed many of the sharpest minds in business and law throughout season seven. To kick off the episode, listen to some of the knowledge and advice gathered by Tom’s conversations with Blackletter guests.Personal Experience (11:23)As CEOs, company founders, and other professional leaders, each of Blackletter’s interview guests brings a unique piece of insight to the table. Hear some of the personal experiences recounted from our guests that were integral to their professional journ

The ban on chewing gum in Singapore is one of the most unusual laws from around the world. It goes hand in hand with stringent laws on litter and graffiti. The law, which came into force in 1992, means that anyone importing, selling or making gum in Singapore faces a fine or even jail time. Tune in as we unpack the reason for the law and the newest version which allows for prescription use only.

This week we revisit the copyright case between Katy Perry's "Dark Horse" and Flame's "Joyful noise". This year, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit decided that Katy Perry’s song did not infringe because the musical components at issue were not protectable under copyright law. They held that the common musical notes in “Joyful Noise” lacked the originality required for copyright protection. Tune in to hear more details on the decision and this trend of siginficant music decisions.

What are the best pieces of advice for organizations seeking new talent?On this episode of the Blackletter podcast, Tom Dunlap wraps up his 3 part conversation with Christine Nichlos, CEO of talent acquisition company People Science. Christine shares with Tom and listeners her three key pieces of advice businesses and organizations should follow to recruit top talent that fits their mission and brand. Together she and Tom address concepts like being a frontrunner in recruitment, representing your organization with authenticity, and developing plans for acquiring talent. Finally, she emphasizes the importance of being proactive in your talent recruitment efforts to get the right people in the right seats.Listen to the episode to learn more about Christine's top pieces of advice for talent recruitment. And check the Blackletter podcast website to catch up on the entire three-episode series of Christine's interview.Links:How Companies Capitalize from the Great ResignationThe Recruiting ContinuumRecruiter Talent

Happy the elephant made history on Tuesday. She may be intelligent and deserving of compassion, but she cannot be considered a person being illegally confined to the Bronx Zoo, New York's top court ruled Tuesday. In a closely watched case that tested the boundaries of applying human rights to animals, a writ of habeas corpus is intended to protect the liberty of human beings and does not apply to a nonhuman animal like Happy.