It takes years to build brand recognition and unique creations from scratch. In the age of the Internet, someone can steal logos, slogans, trade secrets, processes, designs and other forms of intellectual property in an instant. Once intellectual property (IP) is...
Month: May 2018
Managing Misconduct in the Workplace
Today's workplace culture looks very different than a generation - or even a decade - ago. More specifically, recent movements like the #MeToo movement have put a spotlight on illegal sexual harassment and misconduct, causing many companies to reevaluate their...
What’s In a Name? Possibly a Trademark Dispute
One of the most common examples of intellectual property that business owners should to protect it is a name - its business name, product name or, in limited circumstances, the name of a person. Trademarking a name can be more complicated than people expect,...
Wage Violations Can Have Costly Consequences
One of the most common types of disputes that arise between employers and employees is a dispute involving wages. Whether an alleged violation is the result of an oversight or deliberate actions, it can have serious consequences for the employer - it's the newest...
