How to Respond to a Higbee & Associates Copyright Infringement Letter If you’ve received a copyright infringement demand letter from Higbee & Associates, you’re not alone. This California-based law firm is known for sending mass claims on behalf of photographers, artists, and image licensing companies; and their letters often come with a high-dollar settlement demand, […]
How the Blue Pencil Doctrine Can Save Your Contract If you’re a business owner in Ohio, you likely rely on contracts like non-competes, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and non-solicitation clauses to protect your business relationships and intellectual property. But if those clauses are drafted too broadly (or poorly) they may be deemed unenforceable in court. That’s […]
Rights of First Refusal: How to Attract Talent and Level Up Your Contracts In competitive industries, attracting top-tier talent and aligning investor interests often requires more than just a good salary or equity offer. Savvy business owners are increasingly turning to a lesser-known but powerful legal tool to enhance their contracts: the Right of First […]
How To File a U.S. Trademark as a Foreign Business: An FAQ Foreign entrepreneurs and companies often seek to protect their brands in the United States. The good news is that non-U.S. business owners can indeed file for a U.S. trademark, though there are special rules and requirements to be aware of. Below we answer frequently […]
Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Legal Differences, Business Risks, and How to Structure the Role You Actually Want Hiring someone to work for your business isn’t just a question of “who”—it’s also a question of how. Whether you classify a worker as an employee or an independent contractor carries major legal, financial, and operational consequences. And […]
