About John Devendorf, Esq.
John Devendorf is a graduate of UCLA and holds a J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law, where he was a Distinguished Scholar, recipient of the ALI-ABA Scholarship and Leadership Award, and a participant in the Immigrant Workers’ Rights Clinic and special delegation to Haiti.
A licensed attorney for more than a decade, John transitioned to a career as a legal content writer and editor after an externship with the IRS, a judicial clerkship, and practicing at a civil litigation firm in Princeton, New Jersey. John now lives in Portland, Oregon, where he enjoys writing, international travel, and escape rooms.
Articles written by John Devendorf, Esq.
Overview of Intellectual Property Litigation
Intellectual property litigation involves disputes over the ownership and control of creations and inventions. Intellectual property (IP) includes patents, trademarks, and copyrights, which give you control over the use, licensing, or sale of your creation. If someone uses your intellectual property without permission, you can file a lawsuit to stop them from using it and get monetary compensation. Most IP law falls under federal jurisdiction. In IP litigation, legal remedies include monetary …
Overview of Gaming Law
Gaming law involves the licensing and regulating of gambling activities, including casinos, lotteries, online gaming, and sports betting. Gaming law attorneys help gaming operations maintain legal compliance, including taxation and reporting requirements. Most gaming law falls under the jurisdiction of state gaming commissions. Under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), Native American tribal governments regulate gaming on tribal lands. Federal law regulates interstate wire activity …
Overview of Franchise and Dealership Law
A franchise is a licensing agreement between a franchisor and franchisee. Franchisees pay fees and royalties to the franchisor for training, support, and use of the trademark license. The franchise agreement spells out the rights and obligations of each party, including termination and renewal restrictions. Federal and state laws regulate franchise registration, disclosure requirements, and dispute resolution. Under the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Franchise Rule, franchisors must provide a …
Overview of Environmental Litigation
Environmental litigation involves lawsuits related to federal or state environmental laws and regulations. For example, government environmental agencies can take enforcement action against corporations to clean up contamination and pollution. Private citizens or groups may also take environmental legal action if they meet legal standing requirements. Federal environmental laws allow the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to take cost recovery actions against polluters for cleanup costs and …
Overview of Assault and Battery Law
Assault and battery involve unlawfully threatening or touching another person. While assault is the threat of contact, battery involves actual contact. Assault and battery are intentional torts, and the victim can file a civil lawsuit against the wrongdoer for damages. Civil tort laws vary by state, so you should contact a local assault and battery lawyer to understand your legal options. Understanding Civil Assault and Battery Civil assault and battery are known as intentional torts. A …
Overview of Appellate Law
In a lawsuit, an appeal challenges a lower court's decision to a higher court. Appellate courts can review trial court decisions for legal errors, erroneous factfinding, abuse of discretion, or other limited grounds. The appellate court can affirm, reverse, or send back the trial court's decisions. An appeal is not a new trial, and the appellate court makes decisions based on the trial court's record. Appellate law involves preparing an appellate brief and oral argument before a judge or panel …
Overview of Administrative Law
Administrative law deals with how government agencies create and enforce regulations and agency rules. The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) provides the outline for rulemaking, enforcement, and adjudication of rules and statutes. Due process gives individuals the right to make comments about proposed rules and the right to appeal rulemaking decisions. Judicial review allows courts to review administrative decisions to make sure they are reasonable and within the scope of government authority. …
Overview of Science and Technology Law
There is broad overlap between law, science, and technology in our increasingly tech-based society. Science and technology law involves laws, regulations, litigation, and dispute resolution in the science and technology industries. This legal practice area touches on intellectual property, data privacy, biotechnology, telecommunications, and more. As technology advances, new legal issues arise, including internet law and E-commerce, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics. Science and …
Overview of Professional Malpractice Law
Professionals such as doctors and lawyers are held to a higher duty of care than the average person. When a professional makes a mistake that causes harm, you can file a professional negligence claim for damages. These lawsuits generally require expert testimony to establish the standard of care for the profession and causation for damages. Types of professional liability claims include medical malpractice, legal malpractice, and psychological malpractice. Professional malpractice lawsuits have …
Overview of Military Divorce Law
To get a divorce, military service members have to follow state divorce law. State divorce laws guide division of assets, child custody, and military parenting plans. However, there are federal law overlays, including preemption and special rules for service of process on a service member. Jurisdiction and filing requirements can also depend on where the service member lives or is stationed. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) has additional rules to protect service members in a divorce. …
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