When you develop a logo, image, or slogan that becomes closely associated with your brand, it is usually a wise move to seek trademark protection to ensure that no other company can appropriate your creation without your consent. On occasion, however, an individual or entity will pursue a trademark over an image, word, or phrase […]
Naperville Business Attorney Discusses the Future of Industrial Automation
June 7, 2017 By
It is the nature of business to look for easier and more efficient ways to complete a given task. The idea can be traced back many centuries to the invention of the wheel and, eventually, windmills—machines that harnessed the power of moving air to grind grain into usable flour. While today’s manufacturing robots and high-tech […]
Naperville Lawyer on Questionable Lawsuits and the Importance of General Counsel
May 31, 2017 By
There is little question that we live in a very litigious society. With the exception of a few landmark pieces of legislation, many of the rules by which we live have evolved from years of lawsuits being filed by one party against another which force the courts to interpret various laws and their applicability under […]
Lawsuit Accuses General Motors of Cheating on Emissions Tests
May 26, 2017 By
There is little question that most business owners are always looking for ways to gain an edge on their competition. For some, this may mean elevating the level of personal customer service; for others, finding cost-saving opportunities in the production process could provide the needed advantage. The vast majority of companies do their best to […]
Naperville Business Lawyer Discusses an Interesting Incident at a Well-Known Film Festival
May 24, 2017 By
In a recent post on this blog, I talked a little about the growing percentage of American households who are eschewing standard cable television packages in favor of streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. Appropriately dubbed as “cable cutters,” these households have forced networks and officials throughout the television industry to rethink their strategies […]
Finding Opportunities in Fast-Growing Franchises
May 17, 2017 By
A would-be entrepreneur can go into business for himself or herself using one of several different tracks. He or she could build a new company from the ground up with a carefully laid-out business plan and a significant amount of hard work. Alternatively, a prospective business owner could purchase an existing company and continue to […]
Naperville Business Lawyer Discusses Massive Layoffs at ESPN
May 12, 2017 By
The multimedia network that branded itself as “The Worldwide Leader in Sports” made international headlines last month when it announced that it was laying off dozens of on-air personalities. The layoffs were not totally unexpected, as the company has been taking steps to increase its efficiency in today’s media-saturated world, but a number of the […]
Naperville Business Attorney Discusses the Potential Impact of a Divorce on Your Company
April 26, 2017 By
Family-owned businesses are, for many, embodiment of the “American Dream.” Opening a company with the intention of passing it down for generations to come can be both exhilarating and highly profitable. There are, however, certain events that could throw the proverbial wrench into the gears of your long-term plans, and some are not even business- […]
Naperville Business Lawyer on Starbucks Roastery Coming to the Magnificent Mile
April 26, 2017 By
As technology continues to change the face of the retail industry, a number of iconic brands have begun implementing plans to close brick-and-mortar stores. With millions of consumers turning to Amazon and other online retailers, even high-end department stores like Macy’s have been forced to reevaluate their sales strategies. In fact, recent reports suggest that […]
Naperville Business Lawyer Discusses Cubs Championship Ring Caveat
April 19, 2017 By
Last November, the Chicago Cubs made history and broke the longest championship drought in professional sports. “There’s always next year” became “This is our year” as the Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians in Game 7 to win their first World Series title in 108 years. This week, as is the tradition in the sports world—and […]
