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Copyrights, Patents, and Trademarks Defined

Copyrights, patents, and trademarks can be among the most valuable assets of a business.

Protection for Federal Water Pollution Control Act Whistleblowers

Protection for Federal Water Pollution Control Act Whistleblowers

Pre-Incorporation Contracts of Promoters

Persons who enter into contracts on behalf of a corporation yet to be formed are considered "promoters." Such pre-incorporation contracts raise issues regarding the rights and liabilities of the promoter and the new corporation.

DIRECTOR'S DUTY OF LOYALTY

AN OVERVIEW

Types of Mergers Analyzed Under Section 7 of the Clayton Act

Mergers which are likely to substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly in any line of commerce are illegal under Section Seven of the Clayton Act, 15 U.S.C.S. § 18. The type of merger -- horizontal, vertical, or conglomerate -- will affect consideration of the potential illegality of the merger.