Seek Global Trademark Protection Under the Madrid Protocol

William H. ShawnCo-Managing Partner, ShawnCoulson

  Employment Law

 

Avoid Costly Employer Mistakes

Today’s employers face a growing list of liability dangers. They begin as soon as a business starts looking for job applicants and can continue even after employees leave the company. Here are three cases involving a medical practice, a manufacturer and a restaurant that highlight some of the surprising dangers all employers might encounter.

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Seek Global Trademark Protection Under the Madrid Protocol

The Madrid Protocol is an international treaty that allows trademark owners to seek registration in more than 80 member countries by filing a single application. Here is an explanation of how this option can strengthen your position in global markets, along with a list of some companies that are Madrid Protocol members.
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Effects of the Tax Law Vary Based on Major Life Events

What stage of life are you in? The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act affects everyone a little differently, depending on their specific circumstances. Here are provisions of the law that may be relevant if you are at various milestones, including marriage, new kids, divorce, new homes, death — and even business start-ups.
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Is an Association Health Plan Right for Your Company?

The availability of a new health plan option is soon to become a reality for small businesses. Last October, the Trump Administration set in motion the development of “association health plans” as an alternative for employers to provide health insurance to their workers. Whether individual employers will see this as good news or bad news depends on their current situations. Here’s an overview.
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