By: Katherine Connor Ferguson
We all talk about the importance of honesty. But, being honest is not always easy. Especially when it comes to delivering a less than stellar performance review. As kind and caring human beings, we don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings or create embarrassment or discomfort. So we keep the negative feedback to...
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Can’t We All Just Get Along? Strategies to Avoid Litigation.
I think of myself as a pretty good litigator. And fun to work with. But, even I have a hard time making litigation a fun or enjoyable experience for my clients....
Trade Secrets Can Be a Valuable Alternative to Patent Protection
Patents can be expensive to obtain, expensive to enforce, and the exclusive rights are limited to a relatively short time period. However, in certain situations, trade secret protection can be a valuable and, in some ways, easier alternative to obtaining patent protection. In addition, trade secrets have the added value of having no expiration...