Employers frequently latch on to the idea of securing a temporary restraining order against former employees to prevent unfair competition, and some believe this is something they can accomplish without benefit of an attorney. This…
When forming a corporation, one of the most important and impactful steps you take is the creation of a detailed, thoughtful shareholder agreement. This document establishes your intent for how your business will be run,…
As a business owner, your intellectual property is one of your most valuable assets. It is a reflection of more than just your product or brand: It represents your ideas, your dreams, your vision and…
When entrepreneurs are establishing themselves, one of the first issues they need to address is choosing the type of entity that they want to form. There are many determining factors to take into consideration, but…
There are few things to rival the sense of outrage created by somebody else using, benefitting from or taking credit for your hard work, creativity and investment. Whether it’s a trademark, a patent, a copyright…
Running a business is both exhausting and exhilarating. Between making sure that operations are running smoothly, that employees are in place and trained to do their jobs and arranging for everything needed to meet goals…
There are many reasons for pursuing legal action, and one of the most common is to stop a defendant from a course of action that breaches a contract or is doing some kind of harm….
In July of this year the three senators, including the now Vice President-elect, wrote a letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau aimed to bring attention to alleged discriminatory outcomes resulting from underwriting practices in…
Workplace dynamics have changed significantly in recent years, and one of the most important changes involves the legal remedies available to victims of sexual harassment. Where men and women who were targeted for harassment previously…
Increasingly, employees are being asked to sign non-compete agreements, and the question of whether or not they should is a tough one to answer. Where these contracts were once used to keep executives or those…