A Bespoke Law Firm®
Every business deserves savvy, attentive legal counsel — but not all businesses have the need or the budget for their own legal department. At the Sedhom Law Group, PLLC, we serve as outside general counsel for businesses that want to turn our seasoned guidance into opportunity.
Partners can make or break a business. The wrong partner can bring your company down, while the right one can help you achieve amazing things. So how do you know if you actually need a partner, and how do you choose the right one for your business? Qualities to look...
One thing that people often mistakenly believe is that you are never allowed to use the same name as another business. Doing so infringes on that other business owner’s rights by confusing consumers and causing them to make purchases from the wrong company. This...
Nearly every successful company has a strong brand. When you see advertisements and products from a company, you expect to see their logo, maybe a consistent color pallet and sometimes a commercial jingle. Without those key ingredients, many companies wouldn’t be...
As a business owner, you know the importance of protecting your company's interests. Many businesses include a non-compete clause in their employment contracts to prohibit employees from working for a competitor after leaving the company. Are these clauses legal in...
When you think about intellectual property, you may think of trademarks and copyrights. Many people don’t know about trade dress. This is a type of intellectual property that identifies your company based on specific features of packaging or the product. Trade dress...
Every business has certain things they want to protect. These are often critical components of their company, such as trademarks, inventions and innovations. In other words: Their intellectual property is one of the most valuable things they own. Understanding a few...
As a business person, you constantly find yourself planning for the future. However, are you and your business partners well-prepared for retirement, selling, or death? Like estate planning, succession planning can help you and your business save valuable time and...
As an employer, you likely work with a diverse bunch of people – in all senses of the word. Unfortunately, some may be less socially aware than others. Or maybe they are aware, but they just don’t care. While you might maintain a happy workplace free from...
If you have trade secrets, you can use a non-disclosure agreement to keep them safe. By signing a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), anyone with access to valuable business information, such as employees, third-party contractors, or potential investors, is legally bound...
Like any relationship, a business partnership comes with its fair share of ups and downs. When things are running smoothly, everyone is happy, and the business thrives. When things get sour, however, even the slightest disagreement can become a full-blown conflict...
