Business partnerships are just like any important interpersonal relationship - they require attention and care to thrive. Unfortunately, many partners can fall into traps that sour the relationship and even create a toxic work environment. This can lead to costly...
Month: February 2018
Beyoncé: Trademark dispute is mere profiteering
A brand's intellectual property - including the brand's name, itself - can be be extremely valuable. In cases where the look and feel of a logo or even the words used in the name of one brand are too similar to those used by another, a dispute can arise. Disputes can...
How a non-compete agreement can protect a New York business
When someone in New York starts a business, they put a lot of effort into making sure it is successful. Often businesses rely on employees like sales personnel, product developers or even chefs, to build up a business. Such employees, however, usually have access to...
What are severance agreements and how do they work?
Many New Yorkers have been hearing good news from employers recently: "You're hired!" Although this is often a cause for celebration, both employees and employers usually have some things to sort out before the big first day of work. Often one of these things is...