We all hold professionals in high esteem. Doctors, lawyers, certified public accountants have all invested significant time and effort into getting to where they are, and when we seek their services we do so with…
In the business world, there are few things more upsetting than finding out that somebody else is illegitimately and unfairly profiting from your hard work. That is exactly what happens when your intellectual property is…
Business partnerships are forged on shared ideas and goals, but that doesn’t mean that they are meant to – or can – last forever. An individual may join with the explicit understanding that they will…
It is always maddening to be the subject of lies, exaggerations, and outrageous statements, but when they are made online the impact is outsized. The viral and social nature of the Internet lends itself to…
Intellectual property is the lifeblood of many businesses. It is the special sauce that makes your product different, your process faster, or your brand stand out. Understanding what is — and what is not —…
It may seem like eons ago that your employer asked you to sign a non-compete agreement. It may have been when you were first hired, or perhaps it was a few years later when you…
Starting a small business is a dream for many, and if 2022 is the year you make it a reality, we wish you all the luck in the world. Entrepreneurship offers plenty of rewards, but…
Business partnerships are often compared to marriages, but the truth is that there are significant differences between the two – with the biggest difference of all being the ‘til death do us part’ bit. When…
When an employer asks an employee or new hire to sign a non-compete contract, their goal is supposed to be to protect their business. Unfortunately, many of these agreements are written in a way that…
Small business owners act as the “chief, cook, and bottle washer” for their organizations. Though their expertise or skill in a specific area may have inspired their entrepreneurship, subsequent to that action they become the…