In their general corporate legal work, InnovaCounsel directs the work of outside attorneys. This is a relationship that can be difficult to establish and maintain, but when it is balanced properly, it can be a fruitful relationship for the company … Continue reading →
March 1st, 2016 by Stuart Blake | Tags: attorney, business laws, general counsel
Attorney - Client Relationship, Fundamentals, General, In-house Counsel, Outsourced GC | 129 Comments »
Effective corporate governance follows seven important characteristics that make up a code of ethics for a company’s leaders. They promote these characteristics through management of the business and its employees. The seven characteristics that make up good corporate governance are: … Continue reading →
October 7th, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Tags: Advising Companies, Compliance, contracts, employee, employer, general counsel
Attorney - Client Relationship, Compliance, Employment, Fundamentals, General, In-house Counsel, Risk Management | 155 Comments »
Chances are at some point a business might receive a cease and desist letter. Before going into a panic, businesses should be aware of what a cease and desist letter is, what it isn’t, and how to respond appropriately. Cease … Continue reading →
September 21st, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Tags: attorney, business laws, Compliance, general counsel
Attorney - Client Relationship, Compliance, General, In-house Counsel, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Risk Management | 123 Comments »
It’s recommended that a new invention or idea be patented as soon as possible. But before filing a patent application, businesses should first ask themselves the following questions: Is it marketable? Personal market research should be conducted before applying for … Continue reading →
August 18th, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Attorney - Client Relationship, Fundamentals, General, Intellectual Property | No Comments »
Business owners have to be aware of many laws, including those dealing with employment discrimination. Laws have been added and changed over the years, making it difficult for business owners to stay up to date. Discrimination is one of the … Continue reading →
August 12th, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Tags: Advising Companies, attorney, business laws, employee, employer
Attorney - Client Relationship, Compliance, Employment, Fundamentals, General, In-house Counsel, Litigation, Risk Management | 1 Comment »
Sometimes the worst-case scenario for a business becomes a reality: they get served with a lawsuit. What happens when a lawsuit pops up? How does a business protect itself? Usually there is some type of warning before a lawsuit is … Continue reading →
August 4th, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Attorney - Client Relationship, Compliance, Fundamentals, General, In-house Counsel, Litigation, Strategy | 142 Comments »
Being a business owner can be difficult and stressful. One of the last items owners tend to think about when starting a company are potential legal issues. However, glazing over these possible issues can get business owners into a lot … Continue reading →
July 29th, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Tags: attorney, contracts, employee, employer, general counsel
Attorney - Client Relationship, Contracts, Employment, Fundamentals, General, In-house Counsel, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Risk Management | 128 Comments »
Stress is part of everyday life, and can be caused by a variety of factors. One of the biggest stressors people have is work. While some minor stress on the job is normal, if it becomes a problem, the employer … Continue reading →
July 24th, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Attorney - Client Relationship, Compliance, Employment, In-house Counsel, Litigation, Risk Management, Strategy | 164 Comments »
When businesses work together on a project or create a joint venture, they need to create a strategic alliance agreement to solidify and outline the terms of the agreement. These contracts can be complex and include a variety of partnership … Continue reading →
July 16th, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Attorney - Client Relationship, Contracts, Employment, Fundamentals, In-house Counsel, Intellectual Property, Strategy | 139 Comments »
InnovaCounsel attorneys offer many services to their clients, one of them being office lease negotiations. Before negotiating the lease, companies will have to find the right office space for them. There are many factors to consider when purchasing or leasing … Continue reading →
July 10th, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Attorney - Client Relationship, General, In-house Counsel | 126 Comments »