Despite engaging in good faith due diligence, a buyer of real estate may miss some pre-existing property damage or a public improvement that was installed without permission or legal right. Does the buyer of the property have a cause of action for a taking or inverse condemnation when such a pre-existing condition is discovered after […]
Bankruptcies of Publicly Traded Companies
Generally, if a publicly traded company files for bankruptcy, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will become more involved in the process. As a general matter, few public companies file Chapter 7 but may file for a reorganization. However, the SEC imposes additional reporting requirements as opposed to a privately held company. If the public […]
Developing and Implementing a Comprehensive IP Strategy for Your Technology Startup
Now that you have decided to launch your technology startup it cannot be overstated as to how important it is to develop and implement a comprehensive intellectual property (“IP”) strategy to ensure your company successfully secures, retains and commercializes its IP rights. Such a strategy should cover IP creation, acquisition, and protection, and also try […]
How is it Determined Which Type of Bankruptcy Is Right for My Business’ Situation?
In order to effectively determine what the appropriate bankruptcy avenue should be for a given individual or entity, multiple steps should be considered. Where did the debt come from? The first question is to determine what caused the individual or corporation to accumulate the amount of debt owed. For example, an entity may have a […]
Recognizing and Protecting Your Family Business’ Most Basic Intellectual Property Rights
Just about every business, including your family business, likely owns some form of intellectual property (“IP”). IP can include trademarks, patents, copyrights or trade secrets. IP rights allow your business to protect economically valuable intangible assets. Once secured, IP rights allow your company to develop powerful competitive advantages in the marketplace where your goods and […]
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