March 2013 is just around the corner, and with it come the new patent laws initiated by the approval of …
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Are internet sales platforms for alcohol illegal?
The most basic principle behind liquor licensing laws is that it is illegal to sell alcohol without the proper license(s). …
“Emergency suspension” of liquor license
A review of 2012 emergency suspension orders of retailer licenses by New York SLA and the first ever wholesaler suspension …
Rule 14: Killer Lessons from the popular Shark Tank TV show
“Rule 14: Patents are extremely valuable.” Patents are an investment in your business. To potential investors or lenders, they evidence …
Do DWI blood samples violate the 4th Amendment?
On January 9, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments when law enforcement must obtain a search warrant to …
Problems for illegal immigrant attorneys
I read an article in the January 2013 ABA Journal about the “Dream Bar,” law school graduates who are illegal …
Checklist of issues to address in patent license transactions
In this economy, everyone is looking for ways to make the most of their money. The internet is a fountain …
Negotiating: Know when you’ve reached the finish line
Negotiating is a skill most business people use every day. However, few of us have any formal training in negotiating …
Health insurance trends in small businesses across the nation
A 2012 survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation about health insurance benefits revealed interesting trends. Where does your company fit …
What is undue experimentation?
One of the factors in determining patentability is whether undue experimentation would be required. What is that? In order for …