New York Business Litigation Blog
Don’t let others take advantage of your original ideas
Intellectual properties are incredible valuable assets for any company or individual and should be protected from those looking to take the ideas and concepts for their own gain. If your business is facing a situation of intellectual property dispute, having the...
New York hospital group reaches agreement in contract dispute
For healthcare groups, many employ those who are a part of a union. The union functions as a spokesperson for the employees as a whole, especially in instances of employment disputes. Recently, a group of hospitals in New York, including some of the largest private...
Fraud during contract negotiations can hurt a business
Rarely do organizations agree to terms with their partners, vendors and other associates on the first pass of review over new contracts. In fact, a New York business may go through numerous iterations of an agreement before it is ready to sign off on it and bind...
What is trade dress and how does federal law protect it?
Many New York companies have trademarks that help define the company's identity to consumers and the public. In addition to trademarks, many companies also have a unique trade dress that also helps to define the company. One may wonder: What is trade dress and how is...
Checklist for a Manhattan asset purchase and sale agreement
When a Manhattan business owner decides to sell their business, or alternatively, if they decide to purchase another business, there are a number of ways such a deal could be structured. One way is the purchase and sale of a company's stock. Another way is an asset...
Helping you resolve a contract dispute
Whether it is in a major deal or the normal course of business, companies enter into contract on a frequent basis. These contracts serve as an agreement between two or more parties. This agreement outlines the duties of each party. The ultimate goal of a contract is...
Disney and Pixar being sued for copyright infringement
Certain kinds of copyright infringement are clear. If someone uses your logo without permission, passes off your artwork as their own, or releases your book with their name attached instead of yours, then the legal status is straightforward. Theft is theft. However,...
How long does one have to sue for copyright infringement?
Copyrights are useful to those in New York who have created a tangible work that is of value to them when they want to protect the work from being duplicated by another. Books, pieces of art, movies and television shows are all examples of works that might be...
A basic overview of unfair competition
In today's active business climate, staying competitive is more important than ever. Businesses in New York will want to make sure their advertising is effective and that their trademarks and trade secrets are protected. They will also want to increase their customer...
We help with Manhattan employment non-compete agreements
In the workplace, non-compete agreements are used by Manhattan employers to prevent employees from taking company secrets to a competitor. Many employers understandably want to keep their trade secrets confidential and don't want employees to be lured away by...
