If you own intellectual property, you should know how to protect it. According to the National Crime Prevention Council, intellectual property theft in this arena is a pervasive problem. The council reports that copyright infringement alone costs the U.S. economy $58...
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Avoid losing valued staff after a merger or acquisition
Business mergers are a common corporate strategy for many New York companies. Merging the interests and goals of separate companies may provide opportunities for further growth and success. However, the process is often difficult for employees, many of whom have been...
Is it possible to enforce an oral contract in New York?
Some people still operate on the belief that a man’s word is his honor, but unfortunately that is not usually how the business world works in modern times. Even so, you might agree to do business with someone without drawing up an official contract. Are you able to...
Protecting your trade dress rights
As an entrepreneur or business owner in the state of New York, you have no doubt worked very hard to distinguish your products and/or services from those of your competitors. After all, offering customers original designs, and decor in some instances, is crucial to...
A brief introduction to corporate bankruptcy
New York business owners and operators are encouraged to educate themselves about state and federal tax procedures and other processes in order to promote business stability and growth. It is also in their best interest to be familiar with investment tactics, as well...
How should I approach business investors?
One of the most important things about being a successful entrepreneur and business owner is believing in your abilities and ideas. Unfortunately, however, you can only get so far on your own. Successfully identifying and courting investors that complement your ideals...
Acquisition considerations for purchasing businesses
In order for many different types of businesses and industries to grow and thrive, it is often crucial that they expand and evolve. Mergers and acquisitions are the key to success in many cases; however, the benefits of acquiring a business or corporation can be...
Apple decides to pay artists after Taylor Swift gets vocal
New York City is known for being the location of many famous recording studios. As with other types of creative work, music is known as intellectual property and is therefore protected by intellectual property laws. One of the aspects of IP law is the right to be paid...
Noncompete agreement considerations
Many industries operating out of New York are highly aggressive, and rely upon the loyalty and discretion of current and past employees to not provide valuable information to competing businesses. Beyond that, many companies feel that implementing noncompete...
New York corporate tax reform and considerations
The attorneys at the law offices of Cox, Padmore,Skolnik & Shakarchy, L.L.P., are well-versed in New York state and federal business tax guidelines, and understand the financial stakes involved in smart tax planning. No matter if you are a startup business or...