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With security breaches on the rise , business owners desperately need to find a solution to the problem before they too get into trouble. Recently, major corporations including Anthem, Sony and Target...
View ArticleStarting a Band? Register a Trademark ASAP
If you’re starting a band—or thinking of starting a band—chances are that red tape and potential legal hindrances are the last thing on your mind. After all, music is about music. It’s about personal...
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The Western world complaining about China’s intellectual property (IP) regime is nothing new. Which is probably why few are surprised that another dispute between a Chinese company and a European...
View ArticleDonald Trump Files $500M Lawsuit Against Univision Over Miss USA Pageant
Business magnate and TV-personality Donald Trump filed a $500 million lawsuit against Univision on Tuesday after the Spanish-speaking network decided to terminate its contract with Trump’s Miss...
View ArticleThe Importance of a Social Media Policy for Your Business
Social media has changed the way of life for most Americans. Long lost friends are simply a click away; fashion fanatics and aspiring chefs have an outlet to display their work; advertisements and...
View ArticleIs a Covenant Not to Compete Legal?
Covenants not to compete are a tempting device to prevent employees from jumping ship after they’ve been trained. Though contract provisions, they are often not legally enforceable because the ability...
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Is it “Sriracha” or “sriracha”? The capitalization, or lack thereof, actually carries some surprisingly potentially massive implications. According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the...
View ArticleClosing Down Your Business: 6 Steps
Closing a business might be necessary for a variety of reasons. Perhaps your business is not making as much money as you had hoped. Perhaps you do not have time to fully dedicate yourself to running...
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With the holidays approaching, it is important for business owners to consider what expenses are and are not tax deductible. Throwing fancy holiday parties, purchasing gifts and providing employee...
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