Trademarks: What is a Frappuccino, really?
I’ll fail to answer that question later. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants and maintains trademarks. What is a...
You can Easily Reduce the Risk of Fraud Impacting Your Business
“Rather fail with honor than succeed by fraud.” – Sophocles Some people live by Sophocles’ principle. Others do not. As a consequence,...
How Should you Prepare for and Negotiate Company Relationship Agreements?
“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to.” “I don’t much...
Are "Paid Time-Off Banks" a Good HR Tool for Your Company?
We assist clients to productively manage their workforce. A couple of weeks ago, I discussed ways to mitigate the risk of embezzlement....
How to Negotiate a Contract to Take Advantage of the Opportunities Presented by These Challenging Ti
It has been a while since I last offered my thoughts about how best to use the legal system to your business advantage. To be honest,...
Insurance Coverage
Our firm has experienced substantial changes in the past year. We have a new address, new staff, new equipment, and more litigation than...
Start Ups and Small Businesses
Well, has anyone seen the economic recovery? I have been looking, but can’t find it. Restructuring and deleveraging continues and we...
Bankruptcy Issues
It is a new year. We have a new President and Congress who will present us with challenges to meet and opportunities to assess. We are...
Collecting Monies Owed
Before addressing this less than exciting topic, I want to wish all of you Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanza,...
Employment and Termination
Given the state of our economy, companies are looking for ways to reduce their cost of doing business. I have engaged my own staff to...
