It is likely that you have spent many years trying to establish your company. There may be unique technology and methods at the heart of your business activities. However, such components can only remain unique if they are protected. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon...
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.
Year: 2021
Non-factory meal and rest breaks in New York
Workers in New York have very specific rights under the law. It’s imperative that all employers understand what those rights are so they can ensure compliance. One area of the law that might be misunderstood is the meal and rest period requirements. These requirements...
Is it getting harder to protect intellectual property?
Intellectual property law has always been important, as business owners have always been worried about someone stealing their ideas, trademarks, trade secrets, or patented designs. They didn't want someone else to be able to profit off of these things, either by...
Trademark lawsuit over “Cleveland Guardians” gets messy
The baseball team formerly known as the Cleveland Indians has been under pressure for a very long time to ditch their problematic moniker and trademarks -- and they finally did. However, the next few moves they made could be a master class in what not to do when...
Why do you need an employee handbook?
As a business owner, you depend on your employees. They are the face of your business and the engine of it. If they are unhappy or uninformed, your chances of success are slim. When you read about companies spending large sums on specialist facilities and exotic trips...
Your intellectual property is your value
Often, company owners know that their intellectual property is important, but they can’t quantify it. They can’t put a number on it or assign it a specific value the same way that they can with other assets. This can lead to extreme undervaluing of intellectual...
Owners sue developers of expensive high rise alleging numerous defects
The location of a person’s residence in New York City is a bit like a trademark: it speaks volumes about a person’s status in society, about a person’s income and about a person’s wealth. The opening of the 96-story skyscraper at 432 Park Avenue was a much awaited...
Applying for a patent with the USPTO
Inventing something new can be the highlight of a person’s career, so it is important that they do what is necessary to protect it under the law. A patent granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) offers legal protection to your intellectual property to...
Don’t overlook the importance of a business plan
Many business owners in New York have spent years designing and building their business to make it a successful operation. There are many different aspects of a business that a business owner needs to deal with but one of the more important items is creating and...
Understanding the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
As an employer, one of your main responsibilities is to ensure your employees are paid fairly and in accordance with all state and federal laws. One of the most prominent federal wage laws that most employers are required to adhere to is the Fair Labor Standards Act...