Vondran IP Law

What happens if a tenant is engaged in copyright infringement while living on your premises using your IP address?  A potential legal issue you may not have considered.OverviewMy law firm focuses on copyright infringement matters.  One class of cases we are involved in is defending people accused...

Attorney Steve® Photo Infringement News for Real Estate ProfessionalsMy law firm is a boutique intellectual property law firm with a strong focus on copyright issues, including photographs and drone videos.   We are seeing more and more disputes involving the use of unlicensed photographs.  I wan...

Attorney Steve® Copyright Law - [Brokers, are you reviewing and approving agent websites]?  Agents, are you being careful?  Let's talk!!Feel free to print out this blog and pass it around to your team for discussion.  I think this is a very important topic and a legal issue that can be easily avo...

California and Arizona Commercial Real Estate Workouts and Covid CounselOur law firm was a top leader in the 2007 financial meltdown.   We fought banks, and loan services, and trustee services.  We were there to expose the BS that banks and financial institutions could not legally prove they owne...

Got a handle on social media IP issues?Here is a podcast I did today on my poidcast.  Today, we are talking about use of photos, fonts, aerials and more in your YouTube videos, marketing, advertising, brochures, etc.  Some of the hidden legal risk areas you may not have been thinking of.  Also, d...

Vondran Legal means BUSINESS!  Legal Advice you can BANK on! IntroductionWhen your business is involved in legal disputes, you need competent legal counsel experienced in contracts, intellectual property, negotiation, arbitration, litigation and mediation (as well as a strong grasp of the substan...

Vondran Legal is a Premier Real Estate Firm with offices in California and Arizona!  We have helped countless brokers, real estate agents, homeowners and others in BRE accusations and licensing matters, arbitration, mediation and state & federal litigation.  About UsOur law firm launched in 2004....

What to do when the Seller fails to disclose material defects in the property being sold.  IntroductionIt's an exciting time in your life.  You are buying a new piece of property, or even a business opportunity.  The seller makes you what you think is a pretty good deal and you sign the purchase ...

What to do when you get a Desist and Refrain Order from the BRE IntroductionSo let's say you are working for a mortgage company, property management company or some other real estate company.  Your job function does not require you to have a real estate license (i.e. you are not engaged in "licen...

When your real estate broker license and reputation are being attacked with a civil lawsuit, and insurance carrier issues a "reservation or rights" letter, you might need to request "Cumis Counsel" to protect your interests.  California Civil Code Section 2860.  Watch our two intro videos explain...