Opening your own business and being your own boss is a dream come true, but the advantages that it offers also come with significant risks and responsibilities. At the same time that you take on…
Hiring an employee – or being hired – is far more than a financial relationship. It is a legal arrangement that provides something to both parties. The business owner gets the benefit of the skills,…
Intellectual property disputes are complex legal matters. Whether they involve patents or trade secrets, trademarks or copyrights, pursuing litigation can be expensive, time-consuming, and frustrating. In many cases, pursuing an out-of-court resolution through either mediation…
In your professional life, you are party to numerous contracts. In some, you are promising some type of performance to another, while in others you are offering compensation for services provided for you. In all…
Today’s onboarding process is significantly more complicated and time-consuming than in days gone by. Years ago, a new employee was essentially shown where to find their desk, the bathroom, and the lunchroom and then set…
What Should I Do if There’s a Problem with My Employment Contract? Your employment contract may be relatively new to you – something you were recently asked to sign when you got a promotion —…
A good idea is worth protecting, and sometimes that means going to court. Whether you’ve taken out a patent on an invention, have created and copyrighted a piece of art, or have proprietary processes whose…
Owning your own business has significant rewards, but it also comes with countless headaches and potential challenges, especially where employees are concerned. One of the most concerning aspects is the very real possibility that workers…
The services of a professional accountant are invaluable, whether you are a business owner or just an individual with complex accounting needs. Unfortunately, not every accountant holds themselves to the high standards you expect. If…
When arts and crafts retailer Michaels used another company’s picture frame design, the company that made the original product decided to file a trademark infringement lawsuit and called the Bochetto team. The plaintiff in this…