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President Obama Signs Trade Secret Act
As of 2016, Obama signed the Defend Trade Secret Act, turning trade secret violations into a federal issue rather than a state one.
Beware of Franchise Agreements
Thinking of buying a franchise? Be sure to review the franchise agreements, since they may not be in your favor. It pays to carefully plan...
Morrissey and Piercing the Corporate Veil
Are You Protected? We see it happen a lot. A business will set up a LLC, assume they are totally shielded from personal
Panama Papers: A Lawyer’s Perspective
An American Lawyer's Response to the Panama Papers Hysteria. What the Panama Papers mean to anonymous LLC's and corporations.
Who owns your Software Copyright?
You've paid someone to develop software for your business. But do you own the software copyright? Sadly the answer is not clear
The Ivory Tower of Business
Escaping The Ivory Tower of Business: Ditching the Corner office, revamping culture and taking your business to the next level. What are the most expensive words in business?
Is Your Website’s Privacy Policy Adequate?
Does your business have a website? Does your website collect information? If so, it might be time to consider your website's privacy policy.
How to Get Out of a Contract
Do you know how to get out of a contract? Many small businesses struggle once they sign a contract.
Trademark Renewal: Don’t Lose Your Registered Mark!
What happens after you register your mark? Trademark renewal can help you avoid losing your mark.
Prior Art Search
Did you know that you don't necessarily need an attorney or patent agent to conduct a prior art search?
Improvement Patents
Can you get a patent on an improvement to a patented device? They're called improvement patents!
Don’t Permit a Patent in Your Indemnity Clause
L4SB explains how contracts with an indemnity clause can lead to patent trouble!