Spidey sense needed on long-term patent licensing deals in light of the recent Supreme Court decision in Kimble v. Marvel Entertainment.
Developers’ permitting, mitigation requirements in flux now that EPA ‘Waters of U.S.’ rule on hold
The Oct. 9 ruling raises real questions about whether the rule will ultimately survive the court’s scrutiny.
Courts split on racial ‘misperceptions’ in workplace discrimination claims
Employers and human resource professionals should tread cautiously when it comes to racial discrimination claims in the workplace – regardless of an employee’s appearance or claims of ethnicity.
Business owners: Protect access/control of your website
In this age of cyberattacks and data breaches, it’s not enough to protect access to sensitive company information. The smart, proactive move for any savvy owner or executive is to protect where his or her business lives online: a company’s domain name.
Test your company’s wage & hour compliance with these 4 questions
Rather than wait for an unannounced visit by the Department of Labor, employers can conduct their own internal audits as part of a larger discussion they should have about wage and hour compliance.
Maintaining proper communication between boards and management
Information is the lifeblood of a company’s board of directors; how it flows between the board and management is critical to the proper functioning of both.
Be careful what you say: Florida’s unsettled defamation law
Have you ever questioned whether something you were told or overheard about a business partner, employee, or competitor was actually true? Has someone ever made false statements of fact regarding you or your business?
Estate planning 101
Do you own or have an interest in a family business? A comprehensive business succession plan should document, among other things, the terms of future business ownership, management roles, investment strategies, and exit plans for heirs unwilling or unable to continue the business.
Business owners: Don’t let your trade secrets walk out the door
Patents and trademarks are just not enough to protect a company’s intellectual property. Gunster attorney David Bates identifies how implementing particular procedures can help entrepreneurs protect their company’s confidential information.
SEC puts employee confidentiality agreements on notice
The government’s decision to attack a relatively standard agreement could have far-reaching effects on employer confidentiality provisions.