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Under a franchise agreement, a franchisee is allowed to operate a business using much of the intellectual property held by the franchisor. There can be significant benefits to doing this, such as the name recognition provided by using an established product or brand...
When people think about estate planning, they often focus on the items clearly listed in a will. A family home, savings account or treasured heirloom may often come to mind first. But not every asset automatically passes through a will. Some property follows entirely...
You run a business under a name your clients know and trust. Then you set up your website and discover that your company name already exists as a site owned by someone else. Domain names cannot be duplicated. One party holds a specific website address at a time, and...
Running a business in Baltimore requires a sharp eye for detail. While you likely focus on pricing and deadlines, the fine print often contains "sleeper" clauses that dictate your company's future during a dispute. In Maryland, courts generally follow the objective...
Losing an employee to a competitor is a challenge that many businesses face. When several members of your senior team leave for the same competitor, it may point to a targeted effort rather than routine turnover. If you suspect that your employees are being poached,...
Imagine this scenario: A business owner has just closed a financially beneficial deal, but when reviewing the contract again, they notice a typographical error. Maybe a name is misspelled or a date looks off. Does this mean the contract is now worthless? Minor...
When people in Maryland consider their estate planning options, the fallback strategy is generally a will. This is the simplest way to ensure their property goes where they want it to go. However, for many, it might not be the ideal way to go about it. Depending on...
Running a business in Maryland comes with its fair share of challenges. When a legal dispute emerges, whether with a partner, vendor or competitor, it can quickly become more than just a nuisance. Understanding how these conflicts can limit your company's long-term...
Maryland is what is called an employment “at-will” state. As such, the idea of an employment contract may strike some people as a bit counter-intuitive. Depending on how they are drafted, a contract may limit a Maryland business’s legal right to terminate an employee...
You have many estate planning options at your disposal. Amongst them is the use of various trusts. These entities are managed by an individual appointed to adhere to the trust’s terms and are typically named by the individual who created the trust. Given the...