Patents for Small Inventors
The small inventor faces many challenges in protecting and monetizing his invention. Getting a patent is not an easy process and can be very costly. As a small inventor, you ...
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Breaking Unenforceable Contracts
When entering into some form of a coalition, partnership or possible business transactions, most parties would draw up a contract to outline the guidelines of the agreement. As well, contracts ...
DBL Succeeds in Appeal, Again!
Once again, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig has succeeded before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. January 16, 2018, for a fourth win in the Federal Circuit in the last two years ...
Minimum Wage in 2018
Depending on where you reside in the country, you may have seen a recent change in the wage floor. As of January 1, 2018, twenty states have increased their minimum ...
How to File a Bid Protest with the Federal Government
– By Tom Dunlap If you place a bid on a federal government contract and are unhappy with the result, you can file a protest with the US Government Accountability ...
The Benefits of an Advance Medical Directive
An advance medical directive allows an individual to make decisions regarding their medical care prior to becoming ill. Individuals may choose aggressive care, comfort care or choose to opt out ...
Getting Paid: Wages and Benefits for Employees of New York Companies
The Fair Labor Standards Act covers over 130 million Americans and sets federal standards for things like minimum wages, hours of work and overtime pay. Each state also retains its ...
Website Terms of Use and Their Importance
It is always advised to have a Terms and Conditions agreement for your website, though it is not necessarily required. If you plan on collecting personal data from your visitors, ...
Tax Bill Breakdown
The new tax bill is upon us. The tax code incurred many changes; those changes are somewhat confusing to figure out how as well as determining how much you’re affected. ...
HOA Notices in Virginia
Homeowner associations set rules and regulations for the residents of their communities. These rules are set in place to maintain the community and protect its residents. Residents and homeowners should ...