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On Behalf of Chenoweth Law Group, P.C. | Sep 29, 2020 | Business Law
Times are tough for businesses. Many have struggled to stay afloat as they’ve weathered the economic impacts of the pandemic. Those hit the hardest—retailers, restaurants, bars, hotels, and others in the food/beverage and hospitality industries—have faced difficult...
On Behalf of Chenoweth Law Group, P.C. | Sep 16, 2020 | Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets
The term “intellectual property” brings to mind patents, copyrights and trademarks. Those core protections cover a vast amount of information. And for many businesses, intellectual property (IP) is among their most valuable assets. Another valuable type Another type...
On Behalf of Chenoweth Law Group, P.C. | Sep 14, 2020 | Employment Law
There are significant legal differences between Oregon and Washington in how courts will determine whether a noncompete clause is legal and enforceable. Workers in these states searching for jobs that require knowledge of a company’s trade secrets and protected...
On Behalf of Chenoweth Law Group, P.C. | Sep 11, 2020 | Land Use, Real Estate Law
Adverse possession is a long-established legal doctrine concerning property rights. Based in common law dating back centuries, the doctrine essentially grants property ownership to trespassers (hence its informal moniker, “squatter’s rights.”) The doctrine is now...
On Behalf of Chenoweth Law Group, P.C. | Aug 25, 2020 | Business Law
Businesses have many options when it comes to hiring legal counsel. It’s a big decision. Your attorney can be an invaluable ally who helps shape the success of your business. For many small to midsized businesses, enlisting outside general counsel is a wise business...
On Behalf of Chenoweth Law Group, P.C. | Aug 18, 2020 | Employment Law
The U.S. Supreme Court recently resolved a longstanding debate over whether Title VII—the federal employment discrimination law—covers LGBTQ employees (and prospective employees). The answer? Yes. The decision Title VII makes it illegal for employers to discriminate...
On Behalf of Chenoweth Law Group, P.C. | Apr 28, 2020 | Business Law
An employer/employee relationship is one of special trust. Sometimes employees take advantage of that trust by stealing from their employer. Embezzlement can happen when employees take cash or reroute invoice payments from customers, but it can also happen when...
On Behalf of Chenoweth Law Group, P.C. | Apr 27, 2020 | Business Law
When you are starting your business, you may be your only employee. But once you are ready to hire an employee, you should have an attorney draft an employment agreement (or several different agreements for different types of employees) to clearly outline the...
On Behalf of Chenoweth Law Group, P.C. | Apr 20, 2020 | Business Law
Acquiring or merging with another company can create significant business opportunities unlike any other. However, both are highly complicated, and many are unsuccessful. When faced with the possibility of merging with or acquiring another business, it's important to...
On Behalf of Chenoweth Law Group, P.C. | Apr 15, 2020 | Franchise Law
Thinking about being your own boss? Generally, you have two options—start your own business and do the hard work of creating your own brand to build your customer base, or purchase a franchise and get the advantage of a well-known brand. It’s likely that most people...
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