


Is Your Employee Handbook an Asset or a Dated Liability?
An employee handbook isn’t simply a set of guidelines, empty of any legal meaning. In fact, many employers fail to realize just how valuable it is to keep their handbook up to date until employee litigation happens and the legal consequences of outdated policies are...
Will a Poorly-Chosen Trademark Land You in Court?
Peek down any aisle of the average big-box store and you will likely see a vast array of words and symbols trying to catch your eye. Each product attempts to set itself apart from its competitors and to be clearly recognizable at even the most casual glance. These...
Saks 5th Ave in the Doghouse: Few Trademark Cases End so Well
You probably know of luxury fashion giant Saks Fifth Avenue, but how about “Snaks 5th Avenchew”? It should come as no surprise that the latter label is that of a pet treat company–one that specializes in treats as glamorous as the clothing of Saks–founded...