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The Ink is Not Dry on Fair Use in Tattoos: Kat Von D’s Copyright Win Leaves Open Questions

The Ink is Not Dry on Fair Use in Tattoos: Kat Von D’s Copyright Win Leaves Open Questions

March 27, 2024 |  By: Michael Shafer   It’s no secret to anyone looking around the tattooed American public that people want copyrighted works permanently inked into their skin. People often use tattoos as tributes to media and public figures who have inspired them throughout their lives. This drive to pay homage through tattoos necessarily… Continue reading The Ink is Not Dry on Fair Use in Tattoos: Kat Von D’s Copyright Win Leaves Open Questions

Why Should I Work With a Probate Litigation Attorney?

January 8, 2024 |  By: David Ludwig If you expect to face disputes over the allocation of your loved one’s estate, retaining a probate litigation attorney might be the right choice. Here’s what you need to know about hiring an experienced attorney who can help you manage probate litigation. But first, let’s look at what… Continue reading Why Should I Work With a Probate Litigation Attorney?

Estate Planning: What You Should Consider

January 4, 2024 |  By: Carolyn Williams and David Ludwig   While many think that crafting an estate plan like a will or a trust is a relatively straightforward matter, numerous considerations go into making an effective estate plan to provide for your loved ones. These are some of the things that you need to… Continue reading Estate Planning: What You Should Consider

What Does Using ChatGPT Mean For Lawyers

What Does Using ChatGPT Mean For Lawyers

December 22, 2023 |  By: Hyung Gyu (Leo) Sun   At an age where artificial intelligence technologies are taking over tasks of various occupations, it would be tempting for lawyers to jump on that train and let the new technologies handle their legal work. Not so fast. Because lawyers are charged with the responsibility of carrying out legal… Continue reading What Does Using ChatGPT Mean For Lawyers

Holiday Covenants in Virginia: What can your HOA Regulate in your Holiday Display?

Holiday Covenants in Virginia: What can your HOA Regulate in your Holiday Display?

Holiday Covenants in Virginia:  What can your HOA Regulate in your Holiday Display?   December 5, 2023   |   By: David Trinnes    ‘Tis the Season to Showcase your holiday spirit!  Homeowners across Virginia are currently engaging in the time-honored tradition of decorating their homes for the holidays. Your Homeowners Association (“HOA”) has likely enacted guidelines,… Continue reading Holiday Covenants in Virginia: What can your HOA Regulate in your Holiday Display?

THE “NEW” NARRATIVE REQUIREMENT IN SBA 8(a): BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY FOR SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS OWNERS

THE "NEW" NARRATIVE REQUIREMENT IN SBA 8(a): BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY FOR SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS OWNERS

The “New” Narrative Requirement In SBA 8(a): Business Development Program Eligibility For Socially And Economically Disadvantaged Business Owners   November 30, 2023   |   By: Tracy Pearson and David Ludwig   The US Small Business Administration (“SBA”) has a long history of supporting socially and economically disadvantaged business owners under Title 15, Chapter 14A, Sections 636(j)(10)… Continue reading THE “NEW” NARRATIVE REQUIREMENT IN SBA 8(a): BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY FOR SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS OWNERS

What Are the Grounds for a Cease-and-Desist Letter?

November 3, 2023 |  By: David Ludwig If someone is hurting you or your business, one option is to send a cease-and-desist letter (also known as a “demand letter”). What is it, and what are the grounds for a cease and desist letter? This letter informs the recipient of their harmful action and warns them… Continue reading What Are the Grounds for a Cease-and-Desist Letter?

THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CREATING AN ESTATE PLAN

Things To Consider When Creating An Estate Plan  November 1, 2023  |  By: Carolyn Williams and David Ludwig   When thinking of creating an estate plan, here are a few things to consider before finalizing your final wishes:   Should you create a Will or a Trust?    The essential difference between a will and… Continue reading THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CREATING AN ESTATE PLAN

Musk Fumbles Twitter Rebranding

July 25, 2023   |   By: David Ludwig   Musk Fumbles Twitter Rebranding   Elon Musk has an unhealthy fascination with the letter X. In 2020, the famous entrepreneur named his son “X Æ A-Xii.” Now, after his acquisition of the social media platform Twitter late last year (and the subsequent shakeup of its upper management),… Continue reading Musk Fumbles Twitter Rebranding

Andy Warhol at the Supreme Court: For Fair Use, Context Matters

June 2, 2023   |  By: David Ludwig   ​Ever since Marcel Duchamp put a urinal on the wall of an art gallery and titled it “Fountain,” we have known that context matters in the art world. From the “found object” art movement to Andy Warhol’s prints of the iconic Campbell’s Soup cans, artists have challenged… Continue reading Andy Warhol at the Supreme Court: For Fair Use, Context Matters

Intern Program

As part of our effort to recruit, develop and retail the best and brightest attorneys, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig offers a summer intern program for promising law school students who are looking to work as part of an innovative and incredibly successful team. With a global team of lawyers, selected candidates are able to work on high level projects in a collaborative space.

Paralegals and Legal Support Staff

At Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, our team of paralegals and staff work together collaboratively along side our attorneys toward a common goal. We have created a positive work environment where our paralegals and legal assistants work to successfully reach firm-wide goals and support each other to combine individual strengths to enhance team performance. They regularly assist our attorneys with organizing and maintaining files, conducting legal research, and preparing documents.