There are times during any type of business litigation issue that the whole legal matter can seem like one big show. There might be threats of further litigation, exorbitant financial demands and even reams of paper stacked on conference room tables for review – just...
In New York, not every dispute over intellectual property will be easy to navigate. Some have significant ambiguity that give credence to the claim of a violation on one end and a defense against the allegation of wrongdoing on the other. This can lead to confusion....
Building a successful business is hard work, as most of our readers in New York probably know. The last couple of years have been particularly challenging for millions of businesses across the country. Although businesses can range from small companies to large...
The last year has been challenging for businesses. In many instances, income has dwindled, which has made it difficult to obtain and maintain commercial real estate. But now that the economy is bouncing back, the commercial real estate market is heating up. The...
Have you ever dreamed of owning a McDonald’s restaurant? Or maybe a Holiday Inn hotel? Or perhaps you have always wanted to own a Walmart. If so, you may be interested in franchising. Franchising is a great opportunity to own a business without having to start it from...
Prominent genealogical website Ancestry.com Inc. has officially thwarted an intellectual property lawsuit filed against in California. The suit was filed by a class of California residents in the US District Court for the Northern District of California. The...
Starting a business is extremely hard and complicated, but it is a worthwhile endeavor. Indeed, the wealthiest among us go there by building their own businesses. But, many, if not most businesses, are not those large publicly traded companies, but instead, smaller...
There are many different businesses in New York. These businesses provide a wide variety of products and services. They also vary in size. Some may be run by one person or a small group of people. Others are multi-national corporations with thousands of employees....
Nirvana, the famous grunge band from the 90’s that spawned Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters is facing yet another intellectual property dispute. The band has faced copyright infringement litigation for the last several years over its popular smiley face t-shirt after...
You don’t need us to tell you that contract issues come up all the time in the business world. That’s why you need to understand the law and how it might apply to your certain set of circumstances, especially if you hope to protect your interests and your finances....