Louis Barr explains how in the recent case of Sutardja v. United States, the United States Court of Federal Claims ruled in favor of the IRS and confirmed that discounted stock options (the exercise price is less than the stock’s fair market...
Everyday there are several trademark litigation cases being filed in the US and in almost every other country. When there are more than seven billion people on earth and a little less than a billion trademarks, trademark litigation is possibly...
Trading in Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) is becoming more important as green energy becomes a bigger business in America. RECs are bought and sold via contract, and as in any other contract, the buyer should ask the seller to make certain...
This article is a transcript of a Q&A session regarding several legal issues common to startup businesses. Issues considered include the cost-benefit analysis of working with a lawyer, how a small business owner should hire an...
Launching an online business can seem like it should be as easy as picking a domain name, finding a developer, and beginning to sell. However, as this article details, consulting with a lawyer can help you avoid risks and protect your...
Whether you're a startup or an existing company, you can't do business without contracts. Here's a plain-English explanation of the basic concepts of contract law essential to your success.
Joint ventures happen when two companies form a separate corporate entity and contribute property to that entity in exchange for ownership interests. In this blog post, Jeff Fabian goes through the ins and outs of joint ventures, including when...
Jeff Fabian explains the protection available for trade secrets and certain proprietary information. First, he outlines which trade secrets and proprietary information are capable of being legally protected. Then, Mr. Fabian goes over the...