Photo by Kevin Snow on Unsplash In a recent decision, the UK IPEC has considered whether the format of a comedy show can be protectable as a dramatic work in copyright. The claim was brought by Joshua Rinkoff (the “Claimant”) for copyright infringement of a comedy show he wrote, produced and acted in called “Shambles”. … Read more
The beauty of hard work is that any able-bodied person can do it. If you put in more hours honing your craft than the average person, chances are you’ll achieve far greater success than the average person. If you happen to be rich, well-connected, and blessed with movie-star looks, combining those advantages with relentless effort … Read more
A reader asks: I am roughly 100% equities, a mix of S&P and global stock indices. I have now ridden out the GFC, COVID and other downturns and trust myself not to sell in the downturn. My wife and I have had good returns but I was wondering if holding a portion of stock in … Read more
Starting a business is an exciting milestone, and more entrepreneurs are taking that step. In 2024, the U.S. saw an average of 430,000 new business applications per month—an inspiring 50% jump from 2019. But as businesses grow beyond the startup phase, managing cash flow can get more complex—costs can add up quickly and you may … Read more
A timely launch for Rocket Lab. A dedicated flight of Rocket Lab’s Electron launcher will soon deploy eight small spacecraft for a German company building a constellation of wildfire monitoring satellites. Rocket Lab announced the deal Wednesday, saying the mission will launch from the company’s spaceport in New Zealand. The eight satellites are owned by the … Read more
