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Data and Privacy Protection

by Brooks, Tarulis & Tibble | Oct 2, 2016 | Business, Business Briefs, Internet, Privacy

The new frontier for business liability may be the failure to adequately protect non-public personal information (“NPPI”). New federal and state laws, as well as agency regulations and industry standards, address not only the collection, protection and use of NPPI,...

Buying a Business

by Brooks, Tarulis & Tibble | Jun 1, 2016 | Business, Business Briefs, Business Law, Contracts, Taxes

Whether it’s a franchise, self-standing business or part of an existing business, your legal diligence, along with financial, marketing and other analysis, before your purchase could make or break your business investment. Some of the important legal considerations...

Your Digital Estate

by Brooks, Tarulis & Tibble | Apr 3, 2016 | Business, Business Briefs, Estates, Internet

With the increasing use of various electronic media to store documents, pictures and personal information; access and maintain accounts; and conduct transactions, it is increasingly important to protect and plan for the use and ownership of your digital estate and...

Cybersecurity for Your Business

by Brooks, Tarulis & Tibble | Nov 5, 2015 | Business, Business Briefs, Business Law, Internet

Legal experts predict that the next wave of litigation against businesses may involve cybersecurity and the failure of businesses to implement pragmatic protections to avoid or minimize the theft of confidential customer information. While insurance may be available...

Business Failure – A Controlled and Soft Landing

by Brooks, Tarulis & Tibble | Apr 1, 2011 | Business Law

With the downturn of the economy and its slow recovery in many business sectors, certain businesses or portions of businesses may no longer be profitable or able to hold on until better times return. While the pressure of creditors and an unprofitable business...

Privacy Protection and Your Business

by Brooks, Tarulis & Tibble | Mar 1, 2011 | Business Law

In response to the increased collection and use of private information, federal and state governments enacted a plethora of laws, rules and regulations to protect private, personal and business information. While there is no comprehensive statute, rule or regulation...

Protecting Business Assets – Non-disclosure Agreements

by Brooks, Tarulis & Tibble | Feb 1, 2011 | Business Law, Employment Issues

Businesses need to recognize that today’s workforce is mobile and that competitors often seek to increase market share by hiring away employees that possess and will disclose confidential information to their new employer. This is particularly true when the economy...

The Name Game

by Brooks, Tarulis & Tibble | Jan 1, 2011 | Business Law

The name you select for your business or other organization can become a valuable asset, an unexpected liability or a valuable asset for a competitor. Avoiding liability and protecting your name or logo is generally not expensive or difficult, but the problems that...

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