Corporate & Business
When Trademarks Lose Protection: The Genericness Defense
When you imagine a trademark, you may picture iconic brand names such as Coca-Cola or Nike. These companies have invested millions of dollars into building recognition for their brand names, and trademark law provides them with exclusive rights to use these names in connection with their products. But what happens when a trademark becomes so…
Read MoreIndiana Legal Opinion Letters
In the business, real estate, and finance professions, a legal opinion letter is an important document that provides assurances to parties involved in a transaction. A legal opinion letter is a formal, written communication from an attorney to a third party. It provides the attorney’s professional judgment regarding the legality of a specific action, document,…
Read MoreCompanies Should Hire Legal Counsel to Conduct Investigations
Corporations often hire outside legal counsel to conduct investigations for several important reasons: Impartiality and Objectivity: Outside counsel can provide an unbiased perspective, which is crucial for ensuring the investigation is conducted fairly and without any internal conflicts of interest. This impartiality helps in presenting findings that are credible and trustworthy and based on facts…
Read MoreCorporate Transparency Act Filings
Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) in 2021. The CTA took effect on January 1, 2024. This new federal law requires certain companies (such as corporations, LLCs, LLPs, etc.) to provide information about its Beneficial Ownership (as defined in the Act) to the U.S. Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The required information that…
Read MoreTop 5 Mistakes Small Business Owners Make
Owning your own small business is an adventurous challenge. Some small businesses will prosper, steadily growing over the years and blossoming into large, wildly successful companies. Others will stumble and ultimately fail due to a myriad of reasons. Here are 5 common legal mistakes made by small business owners: Hiring employees is exciting and indicative…
Read MoreBUSINESS FORMATION ESSENTIALS IN INDIANA OR MICHIGAN
Starting a business is an exciting adventure. It can also be a costly experience. Unless the new business owner has plenty of cash on hand, they likely must obtain financing. These days, interest rates on such loans are through the roof. To save a small amount of money, many newly minted entrepreneurs will attempt to…
Read MoreLegally Removing False Google Reviews
Most consumers utilize Google to search for service providers. Be it a plumber, doctor, attorney, accountant, home improvement/repair company, etc., we all turn to Google from time to time. Once an individual finds a prospective service provider, they will often review the company’s “Google Reviews” to learn about other consumers’ experiences with the company. Seeing…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Liability Waivers
Universities around the country are requiring students, faculty, and staff to sign COVID-19 liability waivers for the 2020-2021 school year. Several universities have also implemented remote options for schooling so attendees can opt-out of in-person classes this upcoming fall semester. So, will schools actually be liable for the spread of COVID-19 when school starts? By…
Read MoreWhy Your Business Insurance Policy May Not Be Providing Coverage For Ransomware Attacks
One circumstance feared by businesses is a ransomware attack. The situation has unfortunately become a familiar one. A computer hacker gains access to a business’s information systems, encrypts them, and then locks out the business unless the business pays a substantial fee, often in untraceable bitcoin, for a password to recover the files. Aside from…
Read More30(B)(6) Depositions: The Face Of The Corporation
Corporate representatives who have been told they will have to testify on behalf of their employer may, at first, be anxious about giving such testimony. They may also not realize the importance of their testimony, specifically that their testimony can bind the company. But, with the right attorney to prep them, the anxiety should melt…
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