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What Are Trade Secrets? Trade secrets essentially cover any confidential business information that provides a company (or sole proprietor) with a competitive edge in the marketplace. This can include secret formulas, recipes, customer lists, supplier lists, consumer profiles, manufacturing methods, advertising strategies, as well as discoveries that may or may not...

With the shift to remote work likely here to stay for many, companies and their employees are regularly relying on remote conferencing tools such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WebEx and other platforms to conduct business. Companies should be aware of a recent decision from the Chancery Court in Delaware that...

The change of the calendar year often brings new opportunities, goals, and resolutions, both personally and professionally. For many business owners, a fresh new year means a fresh new “look and feel” for their business—including updated websites, logos, branding, or product packaging for 2018. In the legal world, we refer...

I know discussing topics like death, incapacity, and other potentially frightening life events, with someone like me,  an estate planning lawyer, may feel intimidating or even morbid. Take a  deep breath and relax… it doesn't have to and shouldn't be that way. Hiring a lawyer to help you make wise...

Want to contribute to your grandchild's future college education? The FAFSA Simplification Act, which went into effect in December, now makes it possible for grandparents to do even more to help finance their grandchild's education. In the past, any contributions or distributions from a grandparent's 529 college savings plan were...

When someone asks you to be the executor of their estate, it might seem like a straightforward responsibility - distribute assets according to their will and handle some paperwork. However, as many executors discover, the role involves more complexity, time, and emotional labor than expected. Understanding these challenges can help...

When you go to a Sonic in Portland, you have a certain expectation that the tater tots and frozen drinks are going to taste the same as they do in Atlanta. And you expect the Sonic employees' uniforms to be the same in Dallas as they are in Orlando. These...

You embarked on your entrepreneurial journey with a seedling of an idea, nurturing it through the challenging early years with grit and personal sacrifice. Over time, that seedling grew into a thriving enterprise, a testament to your passion, dedication, and hands-on leadership.  Your business has become an extension of yourself....

As you may know, June marked Men's Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about health issues predominantly affecting men and encouraging the early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Gentlemen, you already know that taking care of your health allows you to prolong your life...

You can learn more about band's journey to the Supreme Court in this Vice News segment. On January 18, 2017, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments for Lee v. Tam, a case centering on whether the Asian American rock band The Slants can register its name as a trademark. It...