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Defining the Founders’ Roles and Responsibilities in Your Technology Startup

Aug 19, 2022 by Lonnie Finkel

You’ve decided to start a new technology company with several colleagues from your past and present employers, and a college friend with a background in finance.  Everyone is excited about the new venture.  That excitement, however, sometime clouds what would otherwise be the group’s methodical planning process and thoughtful execution of the business plan to […]

Agreements, Business Formation, Corporate Law

What is the Difference Between Chapter 11 & Chapter 13 Bankruptcies?

Aug 2, 2022 by Ruth_Auerbach

The main difference between Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 is that a Chapter 13 bankruptcy requires that the debtor pay his or her debts within five years. On the other hand, Chapter 11 allows the filer to extend the five-year period unlike Chapter 13. Another difference is how much the Debtor has to pay creditors. […]

Bankruptcy & Restructuring

Bankruptcy Options for My Business

Jul 18, 2022 by Ruth_Auerbach

There are several types of bankruptcies available to businesses (and individuals) depending on the circumstances and goals of the company’s owners. Chapter 13 Bankruptcies One of the most common types of bankruptcy is Chapter 13. Chapter 13 applies to individuals and sole proprietorships and is generally designed to adjust debt for individuals who also have […]

Bankruptcy & Restructuring

Balancing the First Amendment Protection of Artistic Expression Against the Trademark Rights of a Global Brand in the Digital World

Jun 24, 2022 by Lonnie Finkel

On May 18, 2022, U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff issued a written decision refusing to dismiss Hermes’ trademark infringement lawsuit against Los Angeles designer Mason Rothschild over Rothschild’s “MetaBirkins” non-fungible tokens (“NFT”).  The case has been closely watched by trademark lawyers and NFT creators because it represents a familiar clash between federal trademark law and the […]

Intellectual Property, Trademark Issues

Secure and Protect Brand Names, Logos, and Domain Names Before Creating Value in Them

Jun 14, 2022 by Lonnie Finkel

Once you have formed and organized your new technology company, one of your first tasks should be to secure your commercial rights to the company’s business and essential brand names, logos and domain names while the business is still in the conceptual stage.  When your company is new, and yet to demonstrate it has any […]

Business Formation, Intellectual Property, Trademark Issues

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