Business Law Archives

How the Matal v. Tam Case Changed Trademark Law As We Know It

For decades, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) rejected potentially offensive trademarks. Then Matal v. Tam changed everything.

Building value in your lawyer-client relationship requires the right questions and expectations. Don’t just hire a lawyer. Hire a partner.

LLC? S corp? Pick your company legal structure wisely. The type of business entity you choose affects all facets of your business.

Patent troll companies were curbed in 2017 by the Supreme Court’s decision in the TC Heartland case, but companies are still at risk.

When it comes to fraud cases, FRCP Rule 9 may scare plaintiffs and comfort defendants. But should Rule 9 be feared or relied on too heavily?

You don’t have to be a lawyer to understand the U.S. Legal System. Get to know types of federal laws and how to break down federal legal language.

The employee handbook. Most businesses have them, but is yours effective? Read this guide to the 7 must-have elements of an employee handbook.

How do different types of non-disclosure agreements protect the parties involved in M&As? Learn common NDA terms and accompanying documents.

What is puffery, and when is it actually sales fraud? The Trump SoHo case provides insight into what constitutes “mere puffery” in court.

Corporations were once a more prevalent business structure. What are the advantages of corporation formation, management and taxation in 2020?