Matal v Tam: Supreme Court decision affects trademarks that might potentially be disparaging.
In Matal v. Tam, Simon Tam, a member of the Asian rock band The Slants had applied to register the service mark "The SLANTS" with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board rejected the application to register the mark as...
Attorney Salomon Hazday – Top Atlanta Software Licensing Attorney
The Chapar Firm is proud to announce that Attorney Salomon Hazday, Jr. has become counsel to the firm. Attorney Hazday is an accomplished business attorney with over 20 years’ work experience. He focuses on complex transactions involving technology and intellectual...
Attorney Chapar Quoted by Atlanta Journal in FLSA Case
The Chapar Firm represents a variety of clients, including accomplished people in the entertainment industry. The Firm's long-time client Clifford Harris, also known as TI, is being represented by the Firm in federal court against claims by employees of a business in...
Albert Chapar named Georgia Legal Leader 2015
Attorney Albert A. Chapar was named as a Georgia "Legal Leader" and top-rated lawyer of 2015 by AmLaw and other publications in areas of litigation and intellectual property. The full report can be downloaded here.
Attorney Albert Chapar Rated Preeminent By Peers and Judges
We are very pleased that Mr. Chapar was recently rated as "AV" by Martindale Hubbell - the leading authority on attorney's skill and reputation. Attorney Chapar is judged as preemiment in all five ratings areas. The rating is based upon reviews of distinguished peers...
Chapar Firm successfully defends client in FLSA claim – case involving key analysis of Motor Carrier Exemption
A long time client of the firm is involved in interstate commerce -- selling and delivering trailers. The firm was sued by a former driver under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The former driver claimed that he was not paid overtime that was due to him. The firm...
Chapar Firm Secures Summary Judgment in Copyright and Contract Case
The firm is proud to represent some very talented musicians and producers. The firm defended a claim against a producer by a former musician who worked on some tracks. Many songs were involved and the case proceeded for a lengthy period. Following the close of what is...
Chapar Firm Successfully Defends Fair Labor Standards Act Claim in Federal Court – Proves Existence of Administrative Exemption to the FLSA
The Fair Labor Standards Act provides a guarantee of minimum wage and also mandates the payment of overtime premiums for work done in excess of 40 hours per week. However, Many exemptions and exemptions exist under this Act. Therefore the FLSA is increasingly the...
Chapar Firm Sucessfully Defends Foreign Distributor Sued in Georgia
Attorney Chapar secured the dismissal of a case filed in Georgia against a foreign corporation, due to lack of personal jurisdiction. The case was filed against a foreign sub-distributor, the Firm's client. The plaintiff, a foreign distributor, sued the...
Chapar Firm Trial Victory in Cobb State Court – Who is Liable on a Contract?
Attorney Albert Chapar successfully defended a firm client in the State Court of Cobb County. The client was sued on an alleged contract but maintained that it was not the proper party. The case involved determining who was liable on a contract when the contract did...