A purchase and sales agreement relating to a business or company usually deals with selling said entity. Whether on the buying or selling end, knowing what to expect from these agreements is important. A purchase and sales agreement is the … Continue reading →
September 17th, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Tags: attorney, contracts, general counsel, sales
Contracts, Fundamentals, General, In-house Counsel | 168 Comments »
While patents are protected through registration and documentation, trade secrets are protected without any procedural formalities. Trade secrets can be protected for an unlimited amount of time, however. There are conditions the information has to meet to be considered a … Continue reading →
September 11th, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Contracts, Fundamentals, General, In-house Counsel, Intellectual Property, Risk Management | 139 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 »
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 »
When forming a business, there are a ton of legal hoops to jump through. There are federal and state business laws to which new businesses must adhere. Attorneys can help those wanting to start a business with first choosing the … Continue reading →
July 2nd, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Tags: attorney, business formation, business laws, taxes
Attorney - Client Relationship, Fundamentals, General, In-house Counsel | No Comments »
Patent lawsuits have become increasingly prevalent over the years. Many technology-based companies will encounter a patent infringement issue at some point no matter their size. When a company or business is hit with a threatening letter, they need to act … Continue reading →
June 24th, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Fundamentals, General, In-house Counsel, Intellectual Property | No Comments »
Larger companies can survive a hit from a lawsuit financially, but it could mean the end for a small business. The responsibility to limit risk falls onto the business owner, which can be a big task. Sometimes they can’t identify … Continue reading →
May 19th, 2015 by Stuart Blake | General | 148 Comments »