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Website Accessibility & ADA Lawsuit Update for Small Business Owners
Problems (most notably lawsuits) arising from the interplay between website accessibility for the disabled and the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) continue to threaten small business websites in 2018 as in years…
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Three Reasons Your Start-Up Might Not Get VC or Angel Funding
Does this scenario sound familiar? You’ve spent months woodshedding either alone or with partners on an idea that you’re sure will take the marketplace by storm. You finally get it off the…
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The “15-Day Rule”: How It Can Help When Forming an LLC
As the end of the year approaches, many entrepreneurs begin to think about taking the leap to start a business, and look to the limited liability company (“LLC”) as the vehicle to…
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Take Stock: 5 IP Assets Your Small Business May Need to Protect ASAP
If your startup company is taking the plunge into the world of entrepreneurship, or you have a small business that is just finding its feet, identifying and protecting your company’s intellectual property…
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Small Business Update: Ruling in ADA Case Could Impact Websites
In one of the most definitive decisions yet on the issue of website accessibility standards and violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), a judge presiding over a bench trial in…
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Trademark Infringement Case Demonstrates Need for Licensing Agreements
A recent trademark infringement case highlights the need for small businesses that are manufacturers to have iron-clad trademark licensing agreements with their distributors. Similar to situations involving copyright ownership in the work…
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Four Legal Issues Facing Small Business Websites in 2017
As the new year unfolds, small business owners face four legal issues that could affect their websites and ultimately their bottom line in 2017. Here is a list of the biggest problems…
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Court: One Sale Is Enough to Show Trademark Use in Commerce
Clients seeking trademark registrations often ask how much use of a mark in interstate commerce is needed for success. Earlier this month the Federal Circuit answered that question when it reversed a…
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What Small Business Owners Need to Know About the New Trade Secret Law
On May 11, 2016 President Obama signed into law the Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”), ushering in a new era in trade secret protection. The DTSA, which can be found in federal…
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Three Reasons Why Start-Ups Form Their Companies in Delaware
When someone says “start-up,” we usually visualize Silicon Valley, San Francisco’s South of Market district, or other locales like Austin, TX. But those in the know focus on the tiny state of…
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Five Tools for Stopping Imported Counterfeits of Your IP
Owners of intellectual property utilized in connection with imported merchandise (for example, jewelry made from copyrighted designs, trademarks affixed to apparel, or patented devices) have every reason to be concerned about counterfeits from overseas.…
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Four Pitfalls to Avoid with Independent Contractor Agreements
Many small businesses utilize independent contractors because they offer certain advantages over hiring employees, like reducing overhead costs and avoiding headaches such as payroll taxes and employment-related claims. Others may hire independent…
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Three Reasons Why Your Website Privacy Policy May Need Revamping
When launching a website, most small businesses treat their privacy policies as an afterthought. However, a privacy policy that meets any of the descriptions below may need revamping, or else your business…
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Four Legal Mistakes Small Business Owners Make When Starting Out
In the rush of starting a business, many owners overlook or give short shrift to the critical issues listed below, which can affect the viability of their business or worse, (in the…
