Saper Law Panel Recap: “Print Design & Fabric Sourcing for your Apparel Business”
Saper Law hosted a panel of fashion industry experts to discuss various issues affecting the apparel entrepreneur in sourcing fabric and trim. Topics included best practices when sourcing, as well as copyrights, trademarks, and other legalities that arise when conducting business in the apparel industry. The event began with a discussion led by Xochil Scheer, of the Apparel Agency, about the differences between importing materials and sourcing domestically. The Apparel Agency provides both niche fashion startups and large corporations with preparation, management, and support throughout the development process. Xochil discussed some of the complications that may arise when working with Continue Reading
“When Fashion Meets Tech” Panel at Chicago Fashion Week
The Chicago Fashion Foundation will host a free panel at 1:00 p.m. on October 19, 2013 at Fashion Focus -- also know as Chicago Fashion Week -- discussing technology's impact on the fashion industry. Join Daliah at the Chicago Cultural Center as she moderates the panel featuring local Chicago fashion innovators. These industry experts will explain how the fashion industry is taking advantage of available technology and how tech is helping them reach new markets, increase sales and create new business models. Whether it be the development of an app, website or hardware, technology is impacting the fashion industry like never before. Continue Reading
Social Media Week Chicago 2013 Success!
This year, Daliah spoke on FIVE panels at Social Media Week Chicago. The week was a huge success! At her first panel, Daliah discussed the relationship between social media, online defamation and managing your online reputation. The second panel focused on how social media impacts higher education. The turnout was fantastic and people loved the discussion! Daliah presented information about the new FTC disclosure rules as they relate to social media for her third panel, and gave a general overview of law and social media on her fourth panel. Daliah wrapped it up on the panel for Social Media Week's Board of Directors Continue Reading
Saper Law at Fashion Business Workshop
Our very own Shyla Jones spoke at a recent event as a guest lecturer. The Fashion Business Workshop, hosted by Columbia College Chicago on September 21st, focused on the challenges and opportunities associated with starting, owning, and operating a fashion boutique. In her seminar, Fashion Intellectual Property Law and eCommerce Considerations for Online Boutiques, Shyla spent much time discussing trademark, copyright, and general intellectual property concerns. Keep and eye on the Events page for more great Saper Law happenings.
Saper Law Attorneys to Speak at Design Cloud
If you're a designer or small business, you come up with valuable ideas everyday. But do you have the the knowledge and resources to protect them? You and your work have rights. On October 8th, attorneys from Saper Law and Nick Stocking from Design Cloud, will participate in a panel discussion about intellectual property and your rights. This unique panel talk will focus not only on the business side of IP, but also the design side. We'll cover the basics, then open the floor up to your questions and clarifications. This event is perfect for small businesses and start ups, along Continue Reading
Saper Law Hosts Panel to Discuss the Business of Filmmaking
On September 18, 2013 Saper Law Offices hosted an expert panel about the Business of Filmmaking, co-hosted by Johnsonese Brokerage, an insurance company for innovative organizations. Daliah and other stakeholders in the Chicagoland film industry discussed current business issues related to the filmmaking industry. Panelists included: Jim Laubinger, a certified Public Accountant who deals with film accounting and film tax incentives; Mark Krausz, owner of Falcon Paymasters, film payroll specialists; Larry Daufenbach, owner of Daufenbach Camera providing rental equipment to filmmakers; a Chris Johnson owner of Johnsonese, a company that provides film production insurance and Errors & Omissions insurance. Saper Law is Continue Reading
FOX News interviews Daliah Saper about Google Glass
Fox News Reporter Tisha Lewis interviews Daliah about the legal implication of new technologies like Google Glass. Watch the interview below: CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - "Ok Glass, take a picture," said Fox 32's Tisha Lewis as she tried on a Google Glass – the wearable computer with an optical head-mounted display. Only 40 Chicagoans were invited to test the new device including Local Viewpoints' CEO Gib Olander who showed Fox 32's Tisha Lewis how Glassworks. "And I just took a picture," said Olander as he demonstrated. "So now I can share that picture with Google Plus or I can Continue Reading
Daliah Saper lectures on the legal issues surrounding setting up a website
Daliah Saper will be participating as a panel member at an upcoming webinar hosted by Financial Poise about the legal issues faced when creating a website for your business. Click on the link below for more information: IP Issues In Setting Up A Website Series: Intellectual Property 101 Negotiating with a web designer; selecting a domain name and how that meshes with trademark law; understanding fair use: these are just some of the concepts explored in this webinar. Principal Audience: Attorneys and Advisors Partner: West LegalEdcenter Price: $175.00 Timing: Starts: 07/31/2013 10:00am Ends: 07/31/2013 11:00am *All times are Central Standard Time(CST/GMT - 6:00)
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and Saper Law Offices partner for business legal basics Seminar
On July 24, Saper Law Offices and the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce will partner to present a Business Legal Basics seminar. Information below: Need to consult with a lawyer about the legal steps necessary to start a new business, get a trademark, or negotiate a contract, but you're not sure how much it will cost or what the process is? Maybe you just want a second opinion? Saper Law attorneys will provide answers to these questions and more in this fun, free seminar that is sure to be worth your time. To register for the seminar https://www.chicagolandchamber.org/wdk_cc/events/eventDetails.jsp?cc_event_id=c585c41f-c0ac-46d0-a4bd-704d5875955d For more info https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/inc-well/Go-to-There-Chicago-Legal-Business-Basics-214601201.html Quick Details Continue Reading
RSVP for June 24 Saper Law Seminar: You’ve Been Hacked! Data Privacy and Cyber Hacking
Saper Law has increasingly been fielding calls from clients who are concerned about their exposure to liability for cyber attacks - like the one that recently happened on the AP Twitter account. Accordingly, the June seminar at Saper Law focuses on the legal and business implications of collecting private information from website visitors and keeping that information private. We are utilizing the webinar format for this seminar in order to partner with Philip Alexander of the Data Privacy Network. Details below: YOU'VE BEEN HACKED! A Saper Law Webinar on Data Privacy and Cyber Hacking Laws Details: Monday June 24, 2013 ONLINE ONLY Time: 12:00 Continue Reading
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