Rights to intellectual property do not stop at national borders, as demonstrated by a recent indictment filed against a Chinese smartphone manufacturer that includes counts of stealing trade secrets from an American company The U.S. Department of Justice filed the...
Legal action brought on by allegations of discrimination can be incredibly challenging for business owners since these lawsuits can result in much more than harsh financial penalties. In fact, cases involving discrimination can also bring down the good reputation of a...
Many businesses in New York fail within the first three years, but those that can adapt and change may have more success than those that stick to their original business plan and structure. According to Forbes, before making changes to a business, company owners...
Bit torrent lawsuits sound like they’d be a thing of the past, but they’re not. In fact, your internet service provider might have recently sent you a notice that you’re being sued over file sharing. As someone facing this situation, you are right to be surprised....
Commercial real estate transactions can be very challenging for those who are trying to sell or looking to buy property. However, there are other potential problem areas to watch out for when it comes to commercial real estate, especially for those who rent property....
Downloading and uploading through BitTorrent may have allowed you to access information or an entertainment file that could result in a lawsuit in a California court. However, you participated in this activity as one of a group of people, and the proof that you...
People procrastinate for many reasons, whether they are going through a hard time at work or they have recently been through a tough divorce. Unfortunately, procrastination can make things significantly worse, and this is especially true with respect to estate...
The federal government has enacted antitrust laws in order to protect consumers in New York and across the country. You may be wondering how these laws affect your retail company, particularly in regard to price fixing. Here is what the Federal Trade Commission has to...
When you are planning your estate, you may be consumed with topics including asset protection, selecting beneficiaries and other common aspects of coordinating a plan for your future. While these preparations can give you peace of mind, they can also aid in helping...
An estate plan is a way for an individual to create a legacy. The items you leave behind and whom you allocate them to will have a profound impact on how people remember you in the future. If you have significant assets or are deeply attached to a charitable cause,...