When you think about franchising, brands like McDonald’s, Subway and Dunkin’ Donuts might come to mind. These successful franchises operate on a model that includes various fees, one of the most significant being the royalty fee. But what exactly is a royalty fee in...
The apex doctrine is a legal concept that protects high-ranking officials from depositions – a process where a witness gives sworn, out-of-court testimony – unless it’s proven that they have unique, personal knowledge about the case and that other ways to get the...
People produce new inventions every day. If an inventor wants to protect that invention, they may need to get a patent. But what if you invent something and cannot patent it? What makes a patent? A patent is a legal tool that grants an inventor rights to a product or...
