Being involved in a contract dispute can be overwhelming, stressful and a lengthy process. Contract disputes are all too common and occur in just about every industry. There are various reasons for a contract dispute to occur, including failing to deliver on agreed...
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Patent protection vs. trade secret protection: a brief look at benefits, disadvantages, P.2
Previously, we looked at some of the basics of patent protection. As we noted last time, patent protection is certainly useful and valuable for what it does, but many businesses also make use of trade secret protection to ensure competitors are unable to benefit from...
Patent protection vs. trade secret protection: a brief look at benefits, disadvantages, P.1
For businesses, protecting valuable business information from competitors is an important task that deserves careful, ongoing attention. This is particularly true for businesses in highly competitive industries where innovation is critical and the risk of losing...
A brief look at business entities in New York, their formation and dissolution, P.2
In our last post, we looked briefly at some of the basic characteristics of several types of business entities available in the state of New York. The business entities we mentioned last time—sole proprietorships, partnerships and LLCs—are increasingly complicated to...
A brief look at business entities in New York, their formation and dissolution, P.1
Forming a business is something that should always be done with careful planning and the best possible legal advice. Every business has different needs, of course, and selecting the proper entity type for a business helps ensure the business’ success. Sole...
Video: A legal advocate can help you focus on your business
If you own a business, or hope to own a business, then your priority needs to be on making that endeavor successful. This can be difficult when legal complications arise.Rather than trying to resolve these issues alone, you can partner with a law firm who can tackle...
Don’t want to be business partners with a former spouse?
Do you find yourself thinking about the net worth of your business assets while simultaneously planning your New York wedding? Some might say business and weddings don't go together, and trying to blend the two fails in the romance department. Yet, others understand...
How can I protect my invention?
Inventors in New York and all over the nation are responsible for some of the most amazing innovations the world has ever seen. If you're developing an exciting and useful new idea, you are no doubt concerned about preventing your invention from being capitalized on...
How to make the most of business setbacks
Even the best New York business owners face an array of challenges on a daily basis. Although it's impossible to completely avoid all potential setbacks, there are methods that can help entrepreneurs better navigate rough waters and come out successful. Our legal team...
Tips on finding the best employees for your business
Bright and talented workers are integral to any business's success. Here at Cox Padmore Skolnik & Shakarchy LLP, we know how many challenges New York business owners face on a daily basis. That's why we offer the following tips on finding the best employees, which...
