Burkhalter Kessler Clement & George LLP

A recent lawsuit by GM against Ford demonstrates the need for trademark protection. Take these 2 steps.

Fresh out of the crucible, many businesses are looking to reorganize.

Is Apple's 30% cut in the App Store a fair commission or anti-competitive?

Steering employment disputes toward arbitration can have a wide range of benefits for businesses.

Do my company's per diems simply pay for expenses, or do they increase my employees' regular compensation?

Before reacting to a breach of contract, answer these five questions.

Understanding how company policy is implemented can protect a business.

Entrepreneurs can bridge the gap with a business partner by considering these steps.

Employee claims can tie businesses up in costly litigation.

Entrepreneurs can protect their business by maintaining rules that follow labor guidelines.

What can I do if other shareholders are jeopardizing my enterprise?

How will small businesses need to change their strategies to accommodate changing worker policies?

Businesses receive a blow when partners don't live up to the terms of an agreement.

What unique issues arise while navigating through a second marriage?

Buying and selling real estate can come with many complications.

A proper plan helps partners prepare for bumps along the way.

Can it protect family assets from taxes and other expenses?

Companies that face false claims may be able to fight back against the lies.

Owners need to know these three legal areas before they are wrapped up in legal battles.

A breach of contract could result from poorly-defined terms. There were 3 phases of the recent $70 million settlement for TV producers.

BKCG LLP Wins $70 Million for 'Columbo' Creators Against Universal Plaintiffs created the successful television series Columbo. In 1971, Plaintiffs and Universal entered into an agreement pursuant to which Universal agreed to pay Plaintiffs a share of the series’ net profits 20% for seasons in which Plaintiffs served as producers of the series and 10% for all other seasons. Columbo first aired on NBC for seven seasons between 1971 and 1978 (NBC Columbo), then subsequently aired on ABC for eight seasons between 1988 and 2001 (ABC Columbo). The Agreement between the parties is evidenced by a 1971 Deal Memorandum that consisted of a 16-page type-written body (the Deal Memo) and a two-page pre-printed form rider attached thereto as Exhibit A (the Rider). Read More

Estate planning is just one of the responsibilities of running a start-up, but it's one of the most important steps for lifelong success.