WEBSITES – IS YOUR BUSINESS PROTECTED?

WEBSITES – IS YOUR BUSINESS PROTECTED?

If you have a business, you almost certainly have a website.   While a website is a critical part of your business, it can also be a source of liability.  However, that liability can be mitigated by well-crafted Terms & Conditions and a Privacy Policy. TERMS &...
The Very First Steps to Franchising

The Very First Steps to Franchising

Franchising is an efficient and cost-effective way to build your business.  At its core, franchising is selling the use of your brand to someone else, immediately expanding your business.  There are two key components that create value for your potential franchisee; a...
The Path to Commercial Real Estate Ownership

The Path to Commercial Real Estate Ownership

Buying commercial real estate can be a significant milestone for any business and can significantly increase its value. However, a commercial real estate transaction can be a very complex path to navigate. Here are some things to consider when buying commercial real...
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...