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Trademark law can protect indicators of the source of a product. These indicators can include company names, logos, slogans, certain graphic designs and colors. In some cases, trademark law can even protect a certain smell if customers associate that smell with a...
The maritime industry is accustomed to working with insurance to cover the possibility that their contracts might face business problems, severe weather or even shipping disasters. But the Trump administration's tariff policies have introduced new uncertainties and...
If you have done a little research into trusts, you probably already know something about how a typical living trust can provide you with income while you are alive, and then transfer its assets to your loved ones and your favorite charities after you are gone. This...
Insurance companies have a legal duty to act in good faith. This generally means treating policyholders fairly and promptly responding to claims. When a policyholder claims you violated this duty, you may face a bad faith insurance claim. The claim might allege that...
Let's say your company put a lot of time, effort and expense into creating original software. With your new software application, you gain an advantage in the marketplace. You're excited about the possibilities for your business. Unfortunately, soon after your app...
The name may strike you as strange, but a springing power of attorney could be a very important part of your estate plan. The term "power of attorney" usually refers to a document in which you grant another person legal authority to do certain things on your behalf....
If you are seeking to grow your Maryland business, you may consider creating a merger and acquisition (M&A) strategy. Merging with or acquiring new businesses allows you to offer a greater range of products and services, grow your customer base and maximize your...
Indemnification clauses appear in many commercial contracts. Indemnification generally means one party compensating the other for losses or liabilities due to a third-party claim. The purpose of an indemnification clause is to allocate risk between the parties to the...
For Maryland business owners, especially in today’s highly litigious environment, they have likely heard of or thought of mandatory arbitration clauses. And, they may have thought, are mandatory arbitration clauses legal here? Yes. Under the Maryland Uniform...
Accusations that you’ve breached a contract can have tremendous consequences for your business. They can threaten your financial stability if judgment is entered against you, and a finding that you’ve neglected your contractual obligations can damage your reputation...