In August, a "minor legal epic" moved to a new stage when the 2nd Circuit court ruled on a trademark dispute between two pizza brands, one from Chicago and one from New York. It’s a complex case that investigates some of the lesser examined areas of trademark law. The...
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Finding – and closing – contract loopholes
Contracts are a part of life for every commercial enterprise, forming the basis for mergers, employment and acquisitions. Virtually everything comes back to a contract in some way, but contracts have a deserved reputation for complexity. There is no getting around the...
Can a business survive an ownership dispute?
Ownership groups and shareholders have immense power over a company, and when a company is profitable, most would feel there is little reason to argue. This could not be further from the truth, as there are many reasons that shareholders can come into conflict....
Digital copyrights and you
"Content is king," or so goes the saying. To draw attention, raise awareness, and build an audience on the internet, you must produce content. But content on the internet is easy to reproduce, easy to find and, yes, easy to steal. You have the right to protect your...