Should Trayvon Martin’s Mother Have Filed a Trademark Application to Prevent Exploitation of Son’s Name? Your Thoughts . . .

This is an interesting way, by the grieving family, to preserve the memories of Trayvon Martin (RIP), the 17year old unarmed black kid shot by an overzealous self designated neighborhood watchdog, George Zimmerman (White &/Hispanic). Abovethelaw.com debates the issue: “The shooting has picked up national attention, and itā€™s shedding yet another ugly spotlight on race relations in America. Iā€™m on …

What Y’all Really Want? DMX Sued for $630,000 Over Botched Comeback Tour

Where do I start with this mess? How about a “what not to do as a business owner?” Strictly from a business perspective, I am having a hard time understanding how this booking agency expected a miracle out of DMX. They cite existing “nasty” legal problems they knew he had before they solicited DMX for a comeback performance overseas. They …