Oregon has its fair share of trademark infringement and business interference claims. These claims are generally considered to be business litigation torts. In a nearby state, two organizations are battling over similar issues in court. One group, a growers'...
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Month: December 2017
Pay to play? 5 things to know about changing net-neutrality rules
As a business owner, you know how important your web presence is in reaching customers. You may therefore be wondering about the decision this month by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to eliminate so-called "net neutrality" rules.Those rules have regulated...
Court rules trade secrets were taken in business litigation case
Misappropriation of trade secrets is a common subject for litigation in Oregon and other states. In one business litigation case in another state, a federal district court judge recently ruled in favor of a trade secrets claim made by The Manitowoc Company, Inc....
Business law principles are used in selling the business
When selling a business in Oregon and elsewhere, there are three steps to take in getting the business ready to sell. The first step in such a business law transaction is to get an appraisal. The appraiser uses recognized valuation methods to put a sale value on the...
Business law attorneys may help a company facing a crisis
In Oregon as well as elsewhere, an outside law firm is sometimes called upon to assist a company in a crisis situation. These are usually unexpected chains of events that require the company to make some important decisions about how to respond and how to handle the...
