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A trademark is a word or symbol used to identify the goods sold by an individual or entity, and to distinguish them from goods sold by another.  A service mark is a word or symbol used to identify the services provided by an individual or entity, and to distinguish them from services provided by others.  […]

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (38 U.S.C §§4301-4335), known as USERRA, applies to all employers, including government agencies, regardless of size; and to all service members, except for those separated from military service under other than honorable conditions. Under USERRA, any individual who enlists in the armed forces, or is […]

Although the economic outlook continues to improve, many employers remain hesitant about adding permanent staff.  As a hedge against the expense of benefits such as health insurance for full-time employees, and the cost and administrative burden of withholding for payroll and income taxes, employers may consider engaging independent contractors.  The use of independent contractors may […]

Extreme caution and retrenchment are often the default responses to a difficult economic environment.  When times are tough, many business owners go into a defensive crouch, and wait.  But think about it; if your competitors are all on defense, what you do now will make you stand out, and put you ahead of the curve […]