COVID-19 and Your Business: What Coronavirus Means for Performance of Contractual Obligations and Force Majeure Clauses
Businesses throughout the world have undoubtedly been disrupted in the last couple of weeks as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and in many cases, contract performance has been impractical or impossible. At SK&S Law Group LLP, our lawyers are prepared to quickly review and provide counsel regarding your pending contractual obligations in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are offering flat rate fees and expedited turn around for businesses with contractual obligations affected by the pandemic.
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COVID-19 and Your Business: Emergency Preparedness and Developing an Emergency Action Plan
Businesses should have Emergency Action Plans, and the following provides guidance and resources in developing one. If you need assistance developing your Emergency Action Plan, SK&S Law Group attorneys can help. We can counsel through developing and implementing an Emergency Action Plan and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal law.
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Top Five Resolutions Your Business Should be Making This Year
With the holidays in the rear view mirror, it’s that time when people reflect, renew intentions, and set goals for the upcoming year. We want you to have your most successful year yet, so here are the top five resolutions we believe your business should be making this year.
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Backcountry.com – A Cautionary Tale About the Consequences of Abusive Trademark Enforcement Strategies
Recently, Backcountry.com faced enormous backlash after adopting trademark bullying tactics to enforce its purported rights in the term “Backcountry.” Backcountry.com has since faced viral campaigns by consumers, outdoor companies, and advocacy groups alike who are calling for the boycott of the company and demanding remedial efforts be taken. It’s too early to tell whether the company will be able to correct its wrongs with its consumer bass, however other companies can learn valuable lessons from Backcountry.com, and about the risks of vexatious enforcement efforts when it comes to their trademarks, and effective ways to fight back.
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What All Employees Should Know Before Signing a Severance Agreement
If you’re an employee who has unfortunately found yourself laid off or fired, you may also find in your termination package a document called a separation or severance agreement. Severance agreements often offer you compensation other concessions in exchange for certain legal releases and waivers. Here we explain the (nearly) universal terms every departing employee should understand before signing.
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Top Practical and Legal Considerations to Make Before Buying a Business
Buying a business can be a great way to become a business owner. If you are considering acquiring an existing company, you should make sure you’re minimizing risk and making a sound decision. Here are some of the top considerations to make before taking the plunge into business acquisition.
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Everything You Need to Know About Non-Compete Agreements in Colorado
Non-compete agreements are most often found in an employment agreement, and can be the subject of concern for both employers and employees alike. Businesses want to protect confidential information or trade secrets and conversely, employees want to be assured they can seek employment elsewhere. Whether you’re a business or employee, here is everything you need to know about non-compete agreements in Colorado.
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The Importance of Distinctive Branding - A Legal Perspective
When strategically thinking about choosing a brand name and building your business around it, there are a lot of considerations a business owner must make. Amongst top considerations is the legal protection. We provide the basics to choosing a strong brand to protect from your competitors.
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What Every Startup Founder Needs to Know About Raising Capital
If you’re founding a startup, you understand that initial funding may be one of the most difficult tasks that you undertake. Most founders look to their personal savings, incur debt, and ask friends or family to help fund their dream. However, unless you’re entirely self funded, you must also navigate complicated waters of state and federal securities law. Here, we provide an basic starting point to raise capital.
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Branding: Registering Your Trademark and Avoiding Common Pitfalls
Owning a federally registered mark provides big benefits to any business that is putting any amount of time and energy into their branding efforts. Here we explain the advantages of registration and common pitfalls to avoid.
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What All Businesses Should Know About Protecting Your Brand Abroad
Expanding your brand into international territories can be exciting and lucrative, but also understand that dealing with foreign laws and treaties adds an extra layer of complexity to your game. Here we discuss the basics on measures you must take to ensure that your trademark is not only protected on home soil, but that you are protected abroad as well.
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The Path to Successful Trademark Registration for Cannabis Companies
As more cannabis companies establish themselves and grow in an increasingly competitive marketplace, they’re looking for ways to develop and protect their brands. The federal ban against cannabis, however, presents obstacles to protection and enforcement of these companies’ trademarks. Here we provide an overview of challenges to registration and strategic ways cannabis companies are registering and protecting their brands on a national level.
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