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8 Legal Ways to Challenge a Non-Compete Agreement
October 25, 2016
Quick Summary A non-compete agreement is not automatically enforceable just because it was signed. Courts...
Strong vs. Weak Trademarks: Four Marks to Avoid When Registering
October 24, 2016
A good, original trademark is unique. The stronger the trademark is, the lesser the chance...
Meat Loaf’s Advice on Non-Compete and Trade Secret Laws
October 21, 2016
So, you may ask, what does Meat Loaf – the performer, not the food –...
What You Need to Know before Registering for a Trademark
October 19, 2016
Unlike a copyright, which is an indication of authorship over a piece of work, or...
Changing Your Business Structure: What Entity is Best?
October 18, 2016
Every business should have an organizational structure; a formal arrangement of managerial hierarchies within a company...
4 Potential Claims for Breach of Construction Contract
October 17, 2016
Pick your party: buyer, seller, general contractor, subcontractor, builder, architect, consultant, broker, etc. There is...
3 Factors Involved in Olympic Trademark Protection
October 14, 2016
The Olympics may be over, but the legal gymnastics behind it, international and domestic, certainly...
Protecting Your Brand: 3 Major Trademark Disputes
October 12, 2016
Trademarks are the symbols, names, or brands that are used to distinguish between the sources of...
Understanding Change Orders in Construction Contracts
October 11, 2016
Change orders have been called the biggest cause of disputes between contractors and their clients. By...
Shareholders Sue Volkswagen after Dieselgate Scandal
October 10, 2016
Towards the end of September 2015, the EPA issued Volkswagen Group a notice of violation of the...
You Can Trademark That? Be Careful Who You Say “Thank You” To
October 5, 2016
Quick Summary Citigroup's lawsuit against AT&T over the phrase "AT&T thanks" shows that ownership of a...
Settling Ownership Disputes Iin Family-Owned Businesses: Strategies for Long-Term Success
October 4, 2016
Quick Summary Ownership disputes can be particularly challenging in family-owned businesses because they often involve...