Starting a Small Business

The Spice Girls vs. Spyce Girlz: What Every Small Food Brand Should Know About Trademark Risk

  The Spice Girls vs. Spyce Girlz: What Every Small Food Brand Should Know About Trademark Risk   You probably didn’t see this one coming. Neither did Lily Bond. Bond launched Spyce Girlz — a line of spice blends — with an eye-catching name, a clever spelling twist, and genuine entrepreneurial energy. What she didn’t […]

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Mediation vs. Arbitration – Choosing the Right Path Forward

Once you’ve decided to pursue alternative dispute resolution, the next critical decision is selecting the most appropriate process. The two most common formal ADR methods – mediation and arbitration – offer distinctly different approaches to resolving business disputes. Mediation: Collaborative Problem-Solving   Mediation involves a neutral third party who facilitates discussions between disputing parties without

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Understanding Dispute Resolution – Your Alternatives to Court

  Understanding Dispute Resolution – Your Alternatives to Court   When business conflicts arise, many assume that a lengthy court battle is inevitable. However, dispute resolution encompasses a number of processes that can be used to resolve conflicts, disputes, or claims without the time, expense, and uncertainty of traditional litigation. These alternative approaches offer businesses

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