Joe Whitcomb

Joe Whitcomb is the founder and president of Whitcomb, Selinsky, PC (WSM). In addition, he manages the firm and heads up the Government Procurement and International Business Transactions Law sections. As a result of his military service as a U.S. Army Ranger and as a non-commissioned officer in the Air Force, he learned mission accomplishment. While serving in the Air Force, he earned his Bachelor’s in Social Sciences and a Master’s in International Relations. His Master’s emphasis was on National Security and International Political Economics. After his military career, Joe attended law school at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

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Recent Mining Safety Case: Perry County Resources, LLC

Joe Whitcomb: October 18, 2023

The case revolves around a crucial decision made by the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission (F.M.S.H.R.C.) regarding a civil penalty proceeding involving the Secretary of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), and Perry...

Workplace Safety Mining Regulatory Compliance

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Fair Use: Sony Corp of America v Universal City Studios Inc

Joe Whitcomb: October 16, 2023

Sony Corp. of America, along with other retailers, finds themselves entangled in a copyright infringement case initiated by Universal Studios and...

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Sham Exception to Litigation

Joe Whitcomb: October 16, 2023

Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. filed a lawsuit against Professional Real Estate Investors, Inc. (PRE) for copyright infringement related to the...

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Fogerty v. Fantasy inc. attorneys fees

Joe Whitcomb: October 16, 2023

In the midst of a copyright infringement dispute between John C. Fogerty and Fantasy, Inc., an intriguing question arises - should prevailing...

Lack of Personal Jurisdiction | Trademark Fight | Guns 'N Roses

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Personal Jurisdiction Battle: Guns 'N Roses v. Jersey Village Florist

Joe Whitcomb: October 15, 2023

Guns N' Roses filed a lawsuit against Pax Operations, LLC for various trademark-related claims. Guns N' Roses, a widely recognized musical group...

Trademark Infringement

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Vet Law Blog - A Year Since Kingdomware and the Rule of Two

Joe Whitcomb: October 11, 2023

It has been a little over a year now since the US Supreme Court issued its opinion in Kingdomware Technologies, Inc. v. United States, 136 S. Ct....

Government Contracts

OSHA Citation for workplace safety violation

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Osha citation IN RE: GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Joe Whitcomb: October 09, 2023

Granite Construction Company faced a safety violation citation due to their failure to use safety chains on a dump truck tailgate. The incident took...

Workplace Safety

Parody vs. trademark infringement: the Case of Jack Daniel's vs. Bad Spaniels

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Parody vs. Trademark: The Jack Daniel's vs. Bad Spaniels Case

Joe Whitcomb: July 24, 2023

This case involves a dog toy that resembles a bottle of Jack Daniel's whiskey. The toy, Bad Spaniels, uses parody and humor to change the whiskey's...

Trademark Law