Married Business Owners Have Asset Protection Option Under PA Law

Pennsylvania law affords married business owners some valuable options for asset protection which are not broadly available in other jurisdictions across the country.

This protection stems from a joint property ownership concept referred to as “tenancy by the entireties.”  Under …

New Lawsuit Seeks to Level the Online Gaming Playing Field

A recent lawsuit filed in California is taking the internet community by storm, and is sending shockwaves through the esports and online content creation industries.  The lawsuit involves a pro video gamer and his team, alleging that the Gamer Agreement …

Patent Checklist for Start-Ups and Emerging Businesses

In general, securing patent rights in your inventions can give you a competitive advantage in your industry and can make your company more attractive to potential investors or purchasers.

Patent Basics: A patent is a right granted by the government …

Crisis Considerations For Your Business

Is Your Business Ready For A Crisis?

Crisis situations often have unforeseen results that could jeopardize the critical assets, reputation and financial standing of a business enterprise. Crisis management is defined as a series of steps performed by an organization …

Trademark Checklist for Start-Ups and Emerging Businesses

Trademark Basics: A trademark is a word, phrase, or symbol which identifies and distinguishes the source of goods and/or services of a company from those of others. Customers rely upon trademarks as a barometer as to the quality of the …

What GDPR Means For Your Cookies Policy

Cookies are pieces of tracking data which are placed by websites on users’ browsers. They serve several different purposes. For example, websites might use cookies to track whether a user is logged into an account, whether they’ve added or removed …

Delia Bouwers Bianchin Instructs on Business Acquisition

Business Acquisition from Start to Finish – National Business Institute

The Lynch Law Group Senior Counsel, Delia Bouwers Bianchin, will instruct the National Business Institute’s seminar, Business Acquisition From Start to Finish, on August 20, 2018, at the Pittsburgh …

It’s Official…Federal Tax Reform!

Wondering How Tax Reform Will Affect You or Your Business?

Tax reform is here. President Trump signed the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” into law on December 22, 2017. The new law will affect millions of Americans in …

Choice of Law and Choice of Venue – Contract Provisions

Choice of Law and Choice of Venue – Why These Provisions DO Matter

Welcome to Part 3 of this multi-article series regarding contract interpretation for business owners. The first article in the series touched on important considerations when reviewing an …

3 Essential Steps to Business Succession Planning – Part 3

You are beginning to think about retirement. You have been actively involved in building your business for years and have seen its continued success. You may have a child in the business, or you may have certain employees who want …