Category: Corporate

HOW THE JOBS ACT HAS BEEN INEFFECTIVE SO FAR   Crowdfunding has been a frequent topic on the National hot-stove with the recent passage of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, which loosened many securities regulations imposed by the SEC. Of particular interest are the provisions of the Act aimed at making it simpler […]

You might not have noticed, but we are in the midst of an American beer renaissance.  Craft breweries are one of the fastest growing industries in the country, and the industry is expanding at a rate faster than any other time since Prohibition ended, especially in states like Michigan, where Michigan microbreweries have boomed.  At […]

In service-based and high technology industries, non-compete clauses have become commonplace. Non-compete clauses are intended to protect an employer’s legitimate business interests. These interests often include the theft or use of trade secrets, the theft or use of customer lists, or the use of information for a competitive advantage. Employers are often concerned that their […]

Revision Legal’s non-compete attorneys understand the importance of protecting your competitive position in the market, your customer lists, and your proprietary information. Our non-compete lawyers have represented clients in non-compete drafting, negotiations, and litigation in state courts and are experts in the reasonableness standards that underlie non-compete law within many states. Let Revision Legal’s expert […]

We understand that protecting your competitive position in the marketplace means protecting your trade secrets from unauthorized disclosure. Revision Legal’s trade secret lawyers are experts in the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, the body of law, adopted by 45 states, that governs the protection and theft of trade secrets. Our attorneys can help you adopt a […]

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned a $172 million trade secret judgment in favor of Mattel in the case of MGA Entertainment v. Mattel. MGA and Mattel have been embroiled in litigation for several years over the alleged misappropriation of trade secrets related to the Bratz doll line.   In overturning the second […]

The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Monday in Kirtsaeng v. Wiley, a landmark copyright infringement case concerning the parallel importation of so-called grey-market goods. Grey-market goods are copyrighted goods purchased outside of the United States that are then imported back into the United States and sold a below-market prices. The case turns on […]

Limited liability companies, or LLCs, are the most modern form of business entity. Consequently, LLCs provide their members with several benefits that are not found in older business entity forms, such as corporations or partnerships. These benefits include: Limited liability, which protects the personal assets, such as a personal bank account or house, of the […]

Revision Legal’s business lawyers are experts in business formation, startups, corporate financing, and corporate governance. Our attorneys can help you navigate the business legal landscape from startup to acquisition or sale. Whether you are looking to form an LLC or corporation, add a partner, understand your pre-money valuation, or negotiate with angel investors and venture […]

Revision Legal’s copyright lawyers stand ready to protect your creative rights and defend against overreaching copyright attorneys. Our copyright lawyers have represented the creative rights of authors, artists, musicians, performers, and other content creators in copyright registration, copyright licensing, DMCA notifications, and copyright infringement lawsuits in United States federal courts. Our lawyers understand, enforce, and […]