How Much Control Could An Investor Have Over Your Company Many businesses are formed through an idea shared between friends or associates who agree on a common ground for innovation. However, after launching your concept and dedicating a percentage to investors, problems may arise. So, how much control could an investor have over your company?…
When Do Unfavorable Business Practices Become Illegal Successful business management requires a keen eye for detail, a focus on innovation and a drive to succeed, but it’s also imperative to keep unfavorable business practices in mind. You likely understand the necessity of providing a safe, secure environment for employees. Yet, you should familiarize yourself with some…
Why The USPTO Might Deny An Application For A Trademark Trademarks protect some of your business’s most valuable assets, yet the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) can deny an application for many reasons. In addition to basic information such as your name, contact information and filing fee, your application must include: A summary…
USDOJ allows parents to use FMLA for special education meetings The USDOJ issued an Opinion on August 8, 2019, in which it concluded that the educational and special medical needs of a child, who have serious health conditions as certified by a healthcare provider, are a qualifying reason to take intermittent FMLA leave. By…
Ways To Protect Your Business From Employee Theft & Fraud New Jersey businesses are vulnerable when critical, confidential information is given out to employees and misused. Whether an employee is fired, quits or still works for the company, employer protocols are vital to protecting the company from fraud and theft by the employee. According to…
Music Industry Challenges For Artists’ Ownership People in New Jersey who create artistic works understandably want to be able to protect their work. Copyrights are one form of intellectual property that may be used by artists, writers, musicians and others. However, owning the lyrics to a song, for example, does not mean that an artist will…
What Are Deceptive Trade Practices? You likely understand that competition within your company’s service space can be strong (even to the point of being considered “harsh” or “cutthroat”). Yet while that may be expected to a certain degree, there is a limit to the extent that a competitor can attempt to negatively influence your business….
Insurance Company And Alleged Breach Of Contract People in New Jersey know that medical billing and insurance can be very complex. Every health insurance company makes agreements with select health care facilities and providers regarding what services they will provide coverage for and how much money they will pay on behalf of the patient…
Protecting Your Trade Secrets From Unscrupulous Employees It takes extreme levels of dedication to take an idea and turn it into a successful business. Many times, it is your own unique approach to a business concept that results and success. Whether you have your own recipe for barbecue sauce or a client list that helps…
Proposed Law May Ensure Health Care Funding During Labor Disputes A labor dispute is not good for anyone, neither workers nor employers. Therefore, it is better to avoid such disputes whenever possible. Nevertheless, a proposed law that New Jersey’s State Assembly recently approved would charge all employers five cents per worker per year to…
