The Federal Trade Commission Act and Its Affect On Advertising
The law forbids businesses from including baseless statements or assertions in their advertisements. According to the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTCA), a business must ensure
Month: August 2016
The Revocable Living Trust
There are many benefits to a revocable living trust that are not available in a will. An individual can choose to have one or both,
Preventing Will Contests
So, you have a will, but is it valid? A will can be contested for a multitude of reasons after it is presented to a
Negligence Claims Against The Government
When an individual is wronged or injured by a federal agency or government employee, that person may have an actionable negligence claim against the government.
Copyright Protection And Fair Use
Authors often want to understand the eligibility of their writings for copyright protection. Legal copyright registration provides the copyright holder with a collection of special
Non-Compete Agreements — Are They Enforceable?
Courts typically disfavor “covenants not to compete” or “non-compete agreements.” Therefore, the terms and provisions of these contracts must not be overly restrictive of the
Oral Contracts & The Statute of Frauds – Is The Agreement Binding?
There is a widespread misconception that verbal contracts are unenforceable. Nevertheless, a contract made orally with another party, without embodying the particular terms in a
The Parol Evidence Rule & How It Affects Your Contract
One of the purposes behind memorializing an agreement in a written document is to ensure that the parties to the contract do not recant what
Trade Secret Vs. Patent Protection
Many business owners wonder which type of Intellectual Property protection is the best fit for their business purposes? A “trade secret” is intellectual property that
