Manufacturing companies are no strangers to product labeling regulations, whether it's ingredient labeling for food products, OSHA hazardous material statements for chemicals or recycling symbols for packaging. But there's one labeling requirement that's less...
By Alexis Preskar A recent Sixth Circuit decision examined basic contract issues on a grand scale – to the tune of $800 million in damages. Although the case is based in Michigan law, similar principles apply in Ohio. This is a cautionary tale that both clients and...
Big changes are on the horizon in 2018 for employers, and KJK’s Rob Gilmore will share his insights in a webinar hosted by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce’s HR Academy on Oct. 11 titled Hot Topics in Employment Law 2018. Here’s a preview of the topics Rob will discuss:...
By: Alex Jones In Part 1 of this series, we looked at the importance of registering and protecting your trademarks as a means of warding off unauthorized resellers of your products. While trademark infringement claims are an important tool in fighting unauthorized...
Facing significant litigation as a small company can be a scary prospect. Many small businesses may have handled minor litigation matters at some point, but the first big litigation that comes their way can quickly become a crisis, with a stressed management team...
The scenario is a familiar one – you’re a manufacturer and seller of goods and come to discover unauthorized retailers selling your products at lower prices on websites like Amazon and eBay. These unauthorized resellers undercut your sales, anger your true authorized...
\ When now-fired Google employee James Damore sent out a lengthy memo to colleagues last week expressing his opinions about the gender gap in the company, it sparked a national debate about diversity in the technology industry. He was pilloried by some who believed he...
By Rob S. Gilmore Many businesses consider the employee handbook a necessary evil, prompting eye rolls and reluctant attention from HR staff and new hires alike. But done right, the handbook can be short, sweet and meaningful -- an opportunity for clear and concise...
Hackers made international headlines last month after executing a global ransomware attack by exploiting a flaw in Microsoft’s Windows operating system. The malware, “WannaCry,” encrypted users’ files and forced users to pay ransom to un-encrypt them. The cyberattack...
By Alexis V. Preskar It is said the road to hell is paved with good intentions. A recent decision from the Sixth Circuit indicates that the road to trademark registration is similarly fraught. In Kelly Services, Inc. v. Creative Harbor, LLC, two companies sought to...