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False Advertising Issues For Emerging Businesses

July 9, 2019

False advertising is the use of false, misleading, or unproven information to advertise products to consumers. The Basics In the United States, the federal government regulates advertising through the FTC, and additionally permits private litigation through various statutes, most notably … →

Posted in Intellectual Property, Legal Watch

Active Shooter and Workplace Violence

July 2, 2019

The Lynch Law Group and Simpson & McCrady Host Active Shooter Seminar Attorney Frank Botta was joined by a distinguished panel of professionals on June 19, 2019 at Range Resources in Southpointe for a seminar focused on addressing violence in … →

Posted in Events, Labor and Employment, Legal Watch

Copyrights For Start-Ups And Emerging Businesses

June 24, 2019

A copyright owner has the exclusive right to reproduce copies of the work, prepare derivative works, distribute copies, perform the work, and display the work. Copyright Basics A copyright is a form of protection provided for “original works of authorship” … →

Posted in Intellectual Property, Legal Watch

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

June 7, 2019

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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

June 7, 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

Friends of Jorge Rivera Join Frank Botta at Puerto Rico Scouts Hall of Fame Induction

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 1, 2019

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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 1, 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

April 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 … →

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