Insight. Precision. Results.
When someone determines that they want to start their own company, they have two basic options. The first, and the one that many people choose, is just to start their own. They may take business loans or find investors to launch the company. Others will simply start...
Intellectual property violations may mean that another company steals your design and begins making similar products. This is very common with certain luxury goods, such as wristwatches or sunglasses. In some cases, fakes will be made with the same style and even a...
Keeping up with competitors can be a challenge in the business world. Sometimes, companies decide they need to take seemingly extreme steps to remain competitive. Mergers and acquisitions are two options that might be viable for some companies. Many people don’t...
If someone accuses you of breaching a contract, it’s time to pull the original contract out of your filing system. Your memory of what the contract says may have faded or distorted, and you’ll need accurate information to see where things stand. If you discover that...
As a business owner, your profits depend on the people who work for you and the people who purchase the goods and/or services that your company provides. Therefore, if you are considering a merger, you need to look at how it might affect each group. Unless you take...
Whether you’re just starting out, or have been in business for years, taking on a partner can be a tempting option. Having someone to share the financial and mental burden of running a business with can be very useful, but it won’t be plain sailing. What will you have...
Protecting your intellectual property (IP) is one of the first things you should investigate when starting a business. If you don’t, someone else could sneak in and take it, reducing your competitive advantage or making your new venture unviable altogether. You’ll...
Trying to run a business without solid contracts leaves you vulnerable to the goodwill of others. When you create a written agreement, you reduce your risk by incentivizing them (and yourselves) to stick to what you agreed. Yet many contracts have serious flaws that...
I established this blog to share stories and information about topics relevant to my law practice. My intent is to regularly provide posts highlighting legal issues of local, state and national interest that I think you will find interesting. Please check back later...