Archive for 2018
Brand names are essential assets to any business. They identify, set apart and distinguish one product from another. And many companies strive to make their brand or product a household name. However, there is a point where popularity actually works against a company. This can happen in cases of genericide. What is genericide? Genericide occurs […]
Employers have the right to make decisions on how they run their business, as long as those decisions comply with state and federal laws. For instance, an employer can decide whether to hire someone, when to let employees go and how to move them around to best meet the needs of the company. However, if […]
The whole point of taking the time to carefully prepare business contracts prior to signing them is to mitigate the risk of litigation, which can not only hurt a company’s bottom line and reputation, it usually takes months or even years to resolve. As such, business owners will often turn to their legal counsel to […]
When a business dispute arises, owners typically want to resolve it quickly, and they don’t want to spend too much money to do so. This can seem impossible to do if your case goes to court, and indeed litigation can be the most time-consuming and expensive way to resolve a dispute. Because of this, many […]
If you own a business, you’ve likely learned quite a few lessons about how to run your company. However, every phase of a business presents new challenges and new opportunities. This is true whether you are starting a brand-new business or expanding an existing one. While these events are highly complex and unique, there are […]
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 stolen, it can be difficult to contain. An attorney can help you understand and […]
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 approach to such complaints. Nike is the latest company to respond to allegations of widespread […]
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, especially when disputes arise. Dr. Dre vs. Dr. Drai A few […]
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 craze by plaintiff’s lawyers. Recently, for instance, Frito-Lay Inc. resolved a […]
Driving a truck can be a grueling, demanding occupation, especially for drivers who travel across the country. Not only do drivers face the risk of getting in an accident, they also need to find ways to cope with the long hours of sitting behind the wheel. As such, it is important for trucking company owners […]
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