Secrets of Social Media: Who owns social media accounts?
Andy Bitter, a former sports journalist covering the travails and triumphs of the Virginia Tech football team, was sued last month by his former employer, a local newspaper, for trade…
5 Mistakes Businesses Make with Trademarks and Brands
Although running an early-stage startup is exhilarating, do not let your brand name protection be swallowed up by all the excitement. Neglecting to properly secure a trademark for your company…
Trade Secrets: Intellectual Property Considerations and Guidance for Start-Ups
Trade secret holders must take reasonable precautions to maintain the secrecy of their secrets, such as keeping such information on a “need-to-know” basis. Companies should have clear IP, confidentiality, and…
Investing in Inventing: A Patent Process Primer for Startups
The patent process is long and complex, but well worth the effort if it means protecting your invention and your new company. Key decisions made along the way can help…
Seven Steps to Cohesively Combining In-House Legal Departments in a Merger or Acquisition
Companies involved in a merger or acquisition often bring respective legal departments that must be combined after the M&A transaction closes. This presents a singular opportunity to build a new…
New Jersey Minimum Wage Increase
In the fall election of 2013, New Jersey voters approved a one dollar increase in the state’s minimum wage to $8.25 an hour. Minimum wages are governed by both federal…