Many companies encounter trademark infringement during the course of their lifetime. Whether they are a victim of it, or are the ones infringing, any business should be aware of the basics regarding trademark infringements in case they run into the … Continue reading →
December 9th, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Tags: general counsel, intellectual property, trademark
Fundamentals, General, In-house Counsel, Intellectual Property | 139 Comments »
During the holidays, religion can become a topic of discussion between employers and employees when they are needing to take time off for their beliefs or practices. Both employers and employees should be aware of EEOC laws surrounding religious discrimination … Continue reading →
December 4th, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Tags: Advising Companies, employee, employer, general counsel, religion
Employment, Fundamentals, General, Litigation, Risk Management | 146 Comments »
Starting a business is a major endeavor requiring a lot of patience and paperwork. Without the right forms, the process can turn into a nightmare. So what paperwork does one need to start a business? Articles of Incorporation or Organization … Continue reading →
November 18th, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Tags: Advising Companies, business formation, business laws, general counsel
Fundamentals, General, In-house Counsel | 129 Comments »
Compliance laws don’t just cover general business practices, they also govern specialty departments such as IT. These regulations deal with safeguarding sensitive data for both the customer and the business. By complying, business decreases risks such as fines, penalties, lawsuits … Continue reading →
November 4th, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Tags: business laws, Compliance, general counsel
Compliance, General, Intellectual Property, Risk Management | 164 Comments »
When a business has to lay off employees things can get tense and employees become fearful. To eliminate as much fear and panic as possible, follow the labor and employment law protocols laid out in the Worker Adjustment and … Continue reading →
October 26th, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Tags: business laws, employee, employer, general counsel
Employment, Fundamentals, General, In-house Counsel, Litigation, Risk Management | 127 Comments »
When a start-up or new business cannot access funding from traditional sources due to size, assets, or their stage of development, they often turn to venture capital investments. These investments are usually made as cash in exchange for shares and … Continue reading →
October 22nd, 2015 by Stuart Blake | Tags: Advising Companies, business formation, business laws, contracts, general counsel
Contracts, Fundamentals, General, Strategy | No 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 »
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 »
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 »