Legal Watch

Tenancy by the Entireties: Asset Protection for Married Business Owners in Pennsylvania

Jun 07 2019

Pennsylvania law gives married business owners some valuable options for asset protection that 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.” What … →

Posted in Corporate, Legal Watch

New Lawsuit Seeks to Level the Online Gaming Playing Field

Jun 07 2019

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 … →

Posted in Corporate, Legal Watch, Litigation

Botta Initiates Puerto Rico Scouts Hall of Fame

May 15 2019

Jorge Rivera honored as the first inductee to Puerto Rico Scouts Hall of Fame Frank Botta, an attorney at The Lynch Law Group, recently initiated the Puerto Rico Scouts Hall of Fame that honored Jorge Rivera as the first inductee … →

Posted in Awards, Events, Legal Watch

Trade Secrets For Start-Ups And Emerging Businesses

May 14 2019

Trade secrets are an important and valuable component of a company’s intellectual property. Therefore, every effort should be made to identify, maintain, and protect trade secrets. Trade Secret Basics A trade secret is “information”, not generally known to the public, … →

Posted in Intellectual Property, Legal Watch

CVSA International Roadcheck 2019

May 01 2019

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck will take place June 4-6 across North America. This year’s focus will be steering and suspension systems. The organization stresses that these components “help maintain stability and control under acceleration and braking, thereby … →

Posted in Legal Watch, Transportation

FMCSA Unveils CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

May 01 2019

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on March 20, 2019, unveiled its Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) website. Registration by Motor Carriers will begin in the fall and will be required by January 2020. Information … →

Posted in Legal Watch, Transportation

Patent Checklist for Start-Ups and Emerging Businesses

Apr 29 2019

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 … →

Posted in Corporate, Intellectual Property, Legal Watch

Crisis Considerations For Your Business

Apr 25 2019

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 … →

Posted in Corporate, Labor and Employment, Legal Watch, Litigation, Oil and Gas, Transportation

Trademark Checklist for Start-Ups and Emerging Businesses

Apr 12 2019

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 … →

Posted in Corporate, Intellectual Property, Legal Watch

European Council Passes Significant Changes to EU Copyright Laws

Apr 01 2019

After roughly two years, the European Union Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market, the subject of significant public interest and lobbying efforts, has been passed by the European Council. The European Parliament is set to ratify on April … →

Posted in Legal Watch, Regulatory