Last month’s article regarding how to initially respond to an ATFE notice of revocation elicited numerous requests for more information on this topic. That article discussed the various preliminary steps that should be undertaken to best protect your rights. This article will discuss the discovery process that follows the submission of an answer to the…

Ever wonder about the legitimacy of using non-original music to accompany a fireworks display; our readers obviously do. Music to accompany fireworks unquestionably adds to the experience for spectator and display designer alike. However, the use of non-original music presents issues involving copyright law and publishing rights that rarely, if ever, beget a legal dispute….

The arrival of an ATFE notice of revocation of license or permit is an unwelcome event; however, over time, one can minimize or overcome its consequences. However, it is vital that you quickly commence the process of damage control. Without question, you should contact a lawyer for consultation; an ATFE investigation can be intimidating and…

Like snowflakes, business disputes are not identical; however, the desire to settle them is a common objective to be shared by all involved parties. This article will discuss how to finalize a settlement that, if necessary, is enforceable in court. Two documents that should be part of any settlement are (a) a settlement agreement, and…

A recent article mentioned that Amazon has distributed instructions to its employees identifying which states to avoid visiting for and on behalf of Amazon; until further notice, only non-business travel to these ‘problem’ States is permitted. The sole purpose of this directive by one of the world’s largest Internet retailer is avoidance of sales taxes….

The Internal Revenue Service, and its state counterpart, The Commissioner of Labor, continues to aggressively pursue reclassification of independent contractors as employees. For fireworks display companies that rely upon technicians to temporarily supplement its full-time technical staff, an assessment by federal and state agencies can put a company out of business, given the significant dollars…

Oftentimes, I am asked why one attorney will accept a case while another lawyer has declined to do so. Simply stated, lawyers are like snowflakes, no two are identical. However, some general rules apply. As a threshold issue, you need to determine whether or not your matter is susceptible to a straight fee or a…

Effective damage control starts with the policies that govern your business operations. While it is vitally important to direct the flow of information you do not, however, have to assume the role of control freak to accomplish this task. This article will briefly describe the two types of damage control most commonly encountered in the…

With respect to the sale of goods such as fireworks, the buyer and seller may freely decide in the contract of sale which party will bear the risk of loss of the goods or, as the case may be, how the two of them will share the risk of loss. Generally speaking, when the loss…

As a general proposition, an employee cannot be restrained from using “general techniques” learned on the job, and the employer’s interest in the trade secret must be “crystal clear” to justify monopolizing what may have become part of the employee’s general knowledge and experience. Therefore, in addition to proving that it alone knows and uses…

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