A Confession of Judgment (“COJ”), a popular tool used by many New York based lenders, is a document signed by…
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What Relief is There for a Fraudulent Transfer?
The remedies available under TUFTA are quite broad. In an action for relief against a transfer or obligation under TUFTA,…
Basic Information on Fraudulent Transfers
WHAT IS A FRAUDULENT TRANSFER? Fraudulent transfer claims are intended to prevent debtors from defrauding creditors by placing assets beyond…
Should you use an online legal form company for your business?
The proliferation of Internet usage and access has increased the use of online legal form companies by business owners. Many…
What is a Trademark?
According the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”), a trademark is “a word, phrase, symbol, and/or design that identifies…
Why Do I Need an Employee Handbook?
Although no law requires it, employee handbooks should be a staple to every company, whether you have 1 employee or…
Competitive Advantage: Trade Secret Overview
To succeed, most businesses require a competitive advantage of some kind. One category of competitive advantage includes trade secret. In…
Using an Assumed Name in Business
Often, a company desires to conduct its business under a name different from its legal corporate name. This desire may…
Your Debt Collection Rights
Debt collection is big business in the U.S. and generates more complaints to the Federal Trade Commission than any other…
What are the Key Differences Between a “Small Business” Debtor and a “Regular” Chapter 11 Debtor?
In some smaller cases, the U.S. trustee may be unable to find creditors willing to serve on a creditors’ committee,…