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How the “Work Made for Hire” Rule Affects Copyright Ownership

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published January 15, 2025 | Posted in Business Law, Corporate Counsel, Litigation, regulatory counsel | Tagged Tags: Copyright Law, copyright ownership, freelance agreements, Intellectual Property | Leave a comment

Under U.S. copyright law, if an employee creates a work within the scope of their employment, the employer, not the employee, is considered the legal author and copyright owner. The “work made for hire” rule means that the employer retains all exclusive rights to the work, including reproduction, distribution and licensing. Determining whether a creation Read More

Dealing With the Heightened Focus on Privacy and Data Protection

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published January 8, 2025 | Posted in Corporate Counsel, Litigation, regulatory counsel | Tagged Tags: compliance, cybersecurity lawyer, Data Privacy | Leave a comment

As the digital economy continues to grow, there has been a surge in data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other cybersecurity threats that affect businesses and individuals alike. The privacy of countless records is compromised each year due to inadequate security, with resulting financial loss, reputational damage and erosion of consumer trust. This perilous environment has Read More

Keeping Your Company’s Buy-Sell Agreement Up to Date

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published January 1, 2025 | Posted in Business Acquisition, Business Formation, Business Law, Contract Disputes, Corporate Counsel, Shareholder Rights | Tagged Tags: business lawyer, buy-sell, Tax Implications, tax regulations | Leave a comment

A buy-sell agreement is vital for any closely held business, serving as the governing document for major transitions. However, an outdated agreement may fail to reflect current business conditions, evolving legal requirements or the changing wishes of the owners, leaving the company vulnerable to disputes and losses. That is why it is so important to Read More

The Importance of Continuing Training for C-Suite Executives

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published December 25, 2024 | Posted in Business Law, Corporate Counsel, Litigation, Mediation and Arbitration, regulatory counsel | Tagged Tags: emerging technologies, legal liabilities, regulatory frameworks | Leave a comment

As the strategic leaders of their companies, CEOs and other top executives are tasked with making decisions that have far-reaching consequences. Although chosen for their experience, knowledge and skill sets, the rapidly evolving nature of technology, markets and regulatory environments makes continuous learning essential. Continued training not only help executives stay updated but also equip Read More

Physician Assistants Are Now at the Forefront of Medical Care

By Richelle Cioco | Published March 13, 2024 | Posted in Corporate Counsel | Tagged Tags: healthcare, Medical service, physician assistants | Leave a comment

The healthcare industry has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent decades, driven by technological advancements, shifting demographics and the ever-growing need for affordable services. As a consequence, the role of physician assistants (PA) has evolved from support staff to primary deliverers of patient care. Arising in the 1960s in response to physician shortages in certain Read More

Key Methods of Resolving Partnership Disputes

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published February 21, 2024 | Posted in Corporate Counsel, Publications | Tagged Tags: business direction, compensation, disputes, inevitable | Leave a comment

A business partnership begins among people who share a vision, but as the business developments, disagreements are inevitable. Disputes can arise over a host of issues, such as business direction, management, compensation, ownership and alleged misconduct. When differences of opinion turn into full-blown disputes, the future of the partnership and even the business itself can Read More

Advantages of Retaining Outside General Counsel

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published October 20, 2021 | Posted in Corporate Counsel | Tagged Tags: Arizona LLCs, Business Law, Commercial Transactions, Employment Law, Intellectual Property | Leave a comment

Advantages of Retaining Outside General Counsel If you own or manage a small to medium-sized business, you know that legal concerns often arise during the course of operations. These can range from employment issues to governmental compliance to disputes with third parties. Keeping a lawyer on staff is an option for companies with a regular Read More

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Donald W. Hudspeth

Principal Attorney

Attorney Donald W. Hudspeth has more than twenty years’ experience practicing corporate and business law. Before attending law school, Mr. Hudspeth held a stock brokers license at the age of 21 and owned his own business at the age of 23. He was a business law professor at Arizona State University, West Campus, and has conducted classes and seminars for a number of higher institutions and organizations. Mr. Hudspeth has published two books on law and is the founder of the radio programs Law on the Edge and Law Talk.

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