CAN EMPLOYERS REQUIRE COVID-19 VACCINATION?

CAN EMPLOYERS REQUIRE COVID-19 VACCINATION?

The short answer is yes, an employer can require its employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Law dating back to the turn of the 20th Century provides that vaccines can be mandated during pandemics. More recently, as a result of the 2003 SARS outbreak, the Equal...
Trademarks – Use Them or Lose Them!

Trademarks – Use Them or Lose Them!

The basis of all trademark law is the  use of the mark.    Using the mark (your business’s name/logo/tagline) in commerce is what creates your trademark rights, not the registration.  The registration, though, greatly amplifies those rights. When registering your...
HOW TO ENSURE SUCCESSFUL CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS

HOW TO ENSURE SUCCESSFUL CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS

A key to successful contract negotiations is being able to think holistically about the deal from both sides. Sometimes a contract negotiation simply comes down to price, but, more often, than not, there are other important matters to consider. By identifying the...
BUYING A BUSINESS?  DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE!

BUYING A BUSINESS? DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE!

Due diligence is a critical aspect of any business acquisition. It gives the buyer the opportunity to review the prospective business’s financial records, contracts, assets, sites, employment records and other pertinent information about the business and to ensure the...