In August, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) used popular social media platform Twitter to serve a lawsuit against WikiLeaks. In addition to acting as a source of news, a marketing platform, a place to share images of your aesthetically appealing lunch, as well as a home for late-night political statements, Twitter has now become (on […]
KSL Attorney Justin Kloss has again been selected by Super Lawyers as a New York State “Rising Star” for Civil Litigation in the areas of Business and Intellectual Property. This marks the third straight year that he has been selected as a “Rising Star” in Civil Litigation. Among his other accomplishments, Justin Kloss has successfully […]
Business owners seeking to protect their proprietary information or invention have many different options. The most common method that people think of is patent protection. Depending on the complexity of the subject matter, patents can be expensive to draft, prosecute, and defend. Additionally, not all information that a business may find valuable will fall under […]
In the near future, you may be paying more for goods that you buy online. On June 21, 2018, the Supreme Court delivered its decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair. The Court’s decision will likely impact the way you shop – both online and in brick-and-mortar shops. In a previous blog post, we reported that […]
There are many different ways in which a business can be formed. When forming your own business, though, there are four main types to consider, each with their own pros and cons. For this post, we will answer “What is a Corporation?” A corporation is the most easily recognizable Advantages of a Corporation: Limited Liability […]
March 19, 2018 – Buffalo, NY – The Clarence High School Mock Trial Team won the Erie County Championship Monday, March 19. Clarence competed against the Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart in the final round of the Erie County Mock Trial Competition and walked away with their 6th County Championship in 7 years. Erie […]
If you have read our previous post regarding whether verbal agreements are enforceable , you know to be wary of any oral or “side” agreements that are not embodied in a final written document. Merger Clauses, very common in contracts, take it a step further. An example of a typical Merger Clause is: The terms […]
Today’s strong economy and recent tax overhaul may have you considering selling your business while prices are high. With a less restrictive tax code in place, the asking price for businesses could increase even more. Selling a business can be fraught with challenges, so it is important to have a plan to ensure that your […]
You might have heard that the Eastern Hills Mall in Clarence is considering the possibility of undergoing a significant renovation. As development in Western New York continues to surge, the Mall, a 20th Century concept, is positioned to either adapt with the times, or be a relic of the past. This blog post will explore […]
With the arrival of the new year come new year’s resolutions. Is this the year to satisfy that entrepreneurial desire to run your own business? But what if you don’t feel like starting from scratch? Purchasing an existing business can present less risk and provide more immediate returns than purchasing a start-up. And, now that […]