by Leslie Marenco | Dec 31, 2014 | Articles, Business/ Corporate Law, Case Law
The question of whether an employee’s LinkedIn contacts can be considered trade secrets belonging to a former employer is a question currently before a Central California district court. In Cellular Accessories For Less, Inc. v. Trinitas, LLC, defendant David Oakes...
by Leslie Marenco | Nov 8, 2014 | Articles, Case Law
A New Jersey entrepreneur who sells organic dog treats under the label, “Snaks 5th Avenchew” has prevailed in her fight to keep the name after a short scrap with fashion retailer Saks Fifth Avenue. Carrie Sarabella, who sells her organic dog treats online and direct...
by Leslie Marenco | Nov 5, 2014 | Articles, Business/ Corporate Law, Case Law
In its recent ruling in FedEx Home Delivery, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) added a new factor for the classification of a worker as an employee or an independent contractor. The NLRB found that a worker’s right to “entrepreneurial opportunity” was not...
by Leslie Marenco | Oct 24, 2014 | Articles, Asset Protection, Case Law, IRAs / 401(k)
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision has changed the way inherited IRAs are viewed when it comes to bankruptcy, and calls for those who inherit these retirement account assets to find new ways to protect that inheritance. In Clark v. Rameker, Heidi Heffron-Clark...
by Leslie Marenco | Oct 9, 2014 | Articles, Case Law
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ruled that an employee who “likes” a comment on Facebook that disparages his or her employer is protected under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act. In its Triple Play Sports Bar & Grille ruling, the NLRB...
by Leslie Marenco | Sep 16, 2014 | Articles, Case Law
What is a Patent Troll, you ask? Well, be grateful you are asking that question… A Patent Troll is a company or person that acquires a lot of patents without the desire to actually develop the products. Instead of making money from the product, the company or...
