How to Negotiate Your Next Book Contract – A Workshop for Authors 8/25/09

03 Monday Aug 2009

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The blog’s author, Kenan L. Farrell, will be leading an upcoming workshop on negotiating author’s contracts.  Understand what you’re signing when dealing with your publisher.  Learn the art and craft of contract negotiation and analysis.  Authors and publishers alike are welcome to join the workshop.

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In addition, financial advisor Adam Cmejla will be giving a complimentary informative presentation entitled “Where Is the American Economy Today,” which will address and talk about the issues authors have faced and are facing as we move forward through these turbulent economic times.

Complimentary food and beverages will be available.

Date:    Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Time:    6:00pm – 8:00pm
Cost:  Free, but please RSVP
Location:    DoubleTree Inn & Suites
Street:    11355 North Meridian Street
City/Town:    Carmel, IN

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Please RSVP on the Facebook Event Page or via email to adam.cmejla@gmail.com.

Ivy Tech to Hold Energy Career Event – 7/27/09

24 Friday Jul 2009

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IvyTechSignIvy Tech Community College and utility companies from around the state are partnering to offer information sessions about careers in energy.  The event will be held July 27 at Ivy Tech’s downtown Indianapolis campus and features topics about gas, power plant and electric line technology. Partners attending the sessions include Citizens Gas, NIPSCO/NiSource and Vectren Corp.

Individuals interested in learning about training for careers in energy can attend two information sessions and network with industry leaders Monday, July 27, at Ivy Tech’s downtown Indianapolis campus, located at 50 W. Fall Creek Pkwy. North Dr.  The sessions will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the North Meridian Center 4th Floor Auditorium.  Display and information booths will also be staffed with industry partners from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. Additional partners attending the sessions include Alcoa Power Plant, Duke, Indianapolis Power & Light, Miller Pipeline and REMC.

Training scholarships are available for those who qualify.

Individuals wanting to register for one of the information sessions or to request more information may contact Ivy Tech at (317) 921-4539 or email training@lists.ivytech.edu.

Ivy Tech Community College is the state’s largest public post-secondary institution and the nation’s largest singly-accredited statewide community college system with more than 130,000 students enrolled annually.  Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

Source: Inside INdiana Business

Michael Jackson's "Smooth" Shoe Patent

22 Wednesday Jul 2009

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Source: USA Today

Indiana Trademark Litigation Update – Franklin College v. Franklin University SETTLEMENT

21 Tuesday Jul 2009

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FranklinCThat didn’t take long.  The Indy Star reports that the Franklin College vs. Franklin University trademark litigation, filed just weeks ago, is already headed for settlement after Ohio-based Franklin University agreed to modify the manner in which it identifies itself in any advertising material sent out to prospective students.

Lawyers for both institutions filed a joint Agreed Judgment today to be approved by the judge.  According to the Agreed Judgment (full images below), Franklin University will have to add the words “of Ohio” or “Columbus, Ohio” to its promotional literature and broadcast advertisements starting Aug. 3.

Additionally, Franklin U. won’t use any variation of the combination of the words “Indianapolis,” “Indiana” or “campus.”

Neither party has admitted liability or fault in connection with the subject matter of the case.

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FranklinAgreedJudgment3So that’s it.  Unless there’s another twist, this should be the end of this trademark litigation.  The terms of settlement come so quickly after filing that it makes one wonder whether this could have been settled without filing a lawsuit.  But perhaps putting this matter in the public eye is what drove one or both of the parties to settle.  Nice work all around.