The launch of a new business is a consequential undertaking. Not only is the commencement of operations the official start of a new endeavor, the steps that startup founders and small business owners take during the lead-up to that launch and immediately in the wake...
Legal terminology, like medical terminology, is both nuanced and potentially consequential. Unfortunately, in both cases, understanding what a professional is talking about if you don’t also hold a specific professional degree can feel like reading Latin when you’ve...
A contract's main goal is to specify the terms and conditions that each party is expected to uphold. If a contract's terms are unclear or if it is drafted in a convoluted manner, a disagreement over it may occur. It is crucial to recognize these potential reasons...
The opinions of individuals, especially those perceived as experts or celebrities, tend to have a powerful impact on the public. There are some people who make a career out of reviewing products or services and making their opinions public. There are countless others...
The best thing you can do to make sure your firm is successful may be to form a business partnership. Finding the ideal companion, however, isn’t always simple. You may not know right away if the person you’re looking to work alongside will be right for your...
Most business owners face legal hurdles and disputes from time to time. The good news is that many can be resolved without involving the courts. However, sometimes a business dispute is so contentious or complicated that litigation is the only way to resolve the...
Many employers must deal with the occasional difficult worker. However, some work environments contain more challenging employees than others. For example, corporate career opportunities often attract hard-to-manage employees who are aggressive, stubborn or combative....
Your business trademark helps you stand out from the competition and build trust with your customers. It could be the very lifeline of your business. But did you know that owning a trademark is not enough? You also need to protect it from being misused by others by...
A trade secret breach can have devastating consequences on your business. This can happen through theft, bribery, espionage, breach of contract, breach of confidence or even by accident. Either way, swift action is necessary to protect your intellectual property and...
The Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA) defines a trade secret as information like a formula, recipe, process, or program which is secret and of value to the owner. In order to qualify for protection, the owner must have taken reasonable steps to protect the secret....