FTC Implements Rule Banning a Majority of Non-Compete Agreements What You Need to Know

Posted on April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 by mchattie

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule banning a majority of non-competes to “promote competition, protecting the fundamental freedom of workers[1] to change jobs, increasing innovation, and fostering new business formation” (the “Rule”). (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/04/ftc-announces-rule-banning-noncompetes.) Under the Rule, existing non-competes[2] for the vast majority of the workforce will no longer be Read more about FTC Implements Rule Banning a Majority of Non-Compete Agreements What You Need to Know[…]

Exciting News: Michael Gattoni has been made a partner of the firm!

Posted on March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 by mchattie

We are very pleased to announce that Michael V. Gattoni, Esq. has been made a member (“partner”) of the firm. Incredibly well deserved (and probably a bit overdue), the promotion of Michael Gattoni to the esteemed position of partner at the McHattie Law Firm, LLC is exciting news for Michael and the firm! Michael has Read more about Exciting News: Michael Gattoni has been made a partner of the firm![…]

Understanding the Implications of the Corporate Transparency Act

Posted on February 23, 2024February 26, 2024 by mchattie

HOW TO AVOID THE CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT . . . You can’t, but you can make “ownership and control” changes now before the effective deadline of January 2, 2025, thus avoiding having to disclose current owners and controllers. This is your last chance to clean up what you might not want others to know or Read more about Understanding the Implications of the Corporate Transparency Act[…]

Meditations of an Immigration Lawyer

Posted on October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 by mchattie

PART ONE Visitor Visas and Business Travel – USA Contributed by Chris McHattie and Ed McGinty We’ve all seen it; the poor soul being “interrogated” by the “militaristic” Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) Officer. As you walk by you, he’s being escorted behind the “mirrored glass” for further questioning. Later, you wonder what ever happened Read more about Meditations of an Immigration Lawyer[…]

HOW TO “REGISTER” YOUR BUSINESS IN THE USA

Posted on June 9, 2022June 26, 2022 by mchattie

How to “Form,” “Register,” License and Permit Your Business in the USA First things first, “registration” should not be confused with “formation.” Formation generally refers to the basic step of creating an entity such as a limited liability company or a corporation. “Registration,” on the other hand, normally refers to “registering to do business” in Read more about HOW TO “REGISTER” YOUR BUSINESS IN THE USA[…]

Important Business Documents for Every Company

Posted on August 20, 2021November 9, 2021 by mchattie

By Natalie, MLF law clerk If you are the owner of an LLC or Corporation, or you are thinking about starting one, there are several very important documents that you should have in order to operate your business effectively. For those of you who are just starting your business, there are a few documents that Read more about Important Business Documents for Every Company[…]

U.S. Work Visas and Immigration Information

Posted on August 9, 2021November 9, 2021 by mchattie

Contributed by Ed McGinty So You1 want to do business in the U.S.! One of the issues You’ll need to understand and be able to do, is traveling to and from your home country and the U.S. In order to do this, you are going to need a Visa, which can be confusing, but we are Read more about U.S. Work Visas and Immigration Information[…]

The Importance of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) for You and Your Company

Posted on July 18, 2021November 9, 2021 by mchattie

We’ve worked with many small businesses over the years and have always advised that one of their biggest concerns should be protecting the confidential information that keeps their business unique and competitive. Whether it be protecting valuable intellectual property or just wanting to keep early commercial conversations private, the best solution is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (“NDA”), or in Read more about The Importance of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) for You and Your Company[…]

The Year of Quarantine Innovation and Other IP Updates from 2020

Posted on June 5, 2021August 30, 2021 by mchattie

There is no doubt that 2020 was a year full of unprecedented difficulties for millions of people. While we were “shut down,” that didn’t mean innovating had to be. Newton discovered gravity in quarantine. Shakespeare wrote King Lear in quarantine. There are so many great things that can come from an unfortunate quarantine. We encouraged Read more about The Year of Quarantine Innovation and Other IP Updates from 2020[…]

3 Ways Foreign Companies Can Avoid Trademark Problems in the U.S.

Posted on May 5, 2021May 5, 2021 by mchattie

Given the nature of today’s global and online marketplace existence, international trademark protection is increasingly critical. Trademarks, including your company name, the name of your product or service offerings, logo, tagline, or even your product and package design, can be among your company’s most valuable assets. A strong and well-protected trademark embodies the public goodwill, Read more about 3 Ways Foreign Companies Can Avoid Trademark Problems in the U.S.[…]