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Have recent legal decisions impacted your business?  In the past week, SCOTUS issued a decision allowing Patent Act damage awards when exports infringe on U.S. patents. The Court also sided with South Dakota, making it possible for states to collect

If you suspect a financial crime has occurred, what are your options? Financial crimes are part of the landscape for any business. Has an employee embezzled a valuable product? Did a trusted outside professional steal from a non-profit? Even the

Do you know the value of your assets? Divorce is one of those events that can cloud your thinking and make you question everything you thought you knew. While most couples don’t have a Picasso or a multimillion-dollar California mansion

How will you know when it’s the right time to liquidate or request a receiver? Adverse business repercussions can come from many directions. The backlash against Cambridge Analytica forced it to shut down. Disputes among owners, like those involved with

How will you secure the future of your business? Acquisitions and mergers remain attractive across market sectors. Consider that Merck is selling its consumer health division to Proctor and Gamble, while Shire is considering a revised bid from Takeda. Sears

Are you protecting the value of your intellectual property? Intellectual property disputes can impact your business in a variety of scenarios. The creators of Stranger Things have been accused of stealing the idea for the show. Blackberry has filed patent

Are you monitoring external threats to your business? Even when the economy looks strong, complacency is not an option. Disruptions continue across many sectors. Dry cleaners have been negatively impacted by the rise of fast fashion; yet leading fashion retailers

How will you handle the financial aspects of a complicated loss? Liability for some injuries can be hard to prove, making the imposition of damages more difficult. A recent Arizona decision broke new ground with a verdict for a child

If fire or ice strikes your business, will it survive? In the aftermath of a recent fire on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, at least one museum and hotel lost income, restaurants are struggling, and small businesses are starting over from

Are all your IP questions getting answered? For many companies, intellectual property is a significant asset—and an asset that continues to raise numerous issues. Recent cases highlight some persistent IP questions. What is a trade secret? Where can a shoe’s