In today’s business environment, it is essential that companies take steps to prevent breaches of fiduciary duty. Though this may seem an impossible task in light of the diverse personalities and responsibilities involved in your…
If you’re a business owner, your trade secrets are the heart and soul of your success. Whether it’s the recipe for the secret sauce you top your burgers with or the winning sales pitch and…
There’s a famous quote from President John Adams that goes like this: Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state…
In Bucks County, a group of five scientists won a $26.6 million verdict against their former employer, Sigmapharm Laboratories LLC, in a complex legal battle. Initially, Sigmapharm accused the scientists of stealing trade secrets and…
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“Commission”) adopted a new rule, titled “Non-Compete Clause Rule,” which states in relevant part: “[I]t is an unfair method of competition for a person to enter into…
Business owners and managers have plenty on their minds these days, not the least of which is security. Protecting your employees, your physical assets, and your intellectual property requires constant vigilance, and so does making…
Abuse of process claims are filed when a plaintiff believes that the defendant is using the legal process in an appropriate way – the most familiar examples are when they believe the other party is…
Super Lawyers® Attorneys Gavin Lentz and David Heim were named to the 2024 Super Lawyers List. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high…
As popular as courtroom dramas are, the truth is that most people would prefer to avoid having their disputes resolved by a judge and jury, especially when the issue is contract enforcement. Alternative Dispute Resolution…
One of the most important steps that you can take when drafting a partnership agreement is anticipating the possibility of needing to end the arrangement. The terms that you include will help determine how effectively…