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How will you secure the future of your business? Acquisitions and mergers remain attractive across market sectors. Consider that Merck is selling its consumer health division to Proctor and Gamble, while Shire is considering a revised bid from Takeda. Sears

Are you protecting the value of your intellectual property? Intellectual property disputes can impact your business in a variety of scenarios. The creators of Stranger Things have been accused of stealing the idea for the show. Blackberry has filed patent

Are you monitoring external threats to your business? Even when the economy looks strong, complacency is not an option. Disruptions continue across many sectors. Dry cleaners have been negatively impacted by the rise of fast fashion; yet leading fashion retailers

How will you handle the financial aspects of a complicated loss? Liability for some injuries can be hard to prove, making the imposition of damages more difficult. A recent Arizona decision broke new ground with a verdict for a child

If fire or ice strikes your business, will it survive? In the aftermath of a recent fire on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, at least one museum and hotel lost income, restaurants are struggling, and small businesses are starting over from

Are all your IP questions getting answered? For many companies, intellectual property is a significant asset—and an asset that continues to raise numerous issues. Recent cases highlight some persistent IP questions. What is a trade secret? Where can a shoe’s

CAN EAGLES SUPERBOWL WIN BRING PHILADELPHIA AN ECONOMIC WINDFALL?  Will your financial records withstand an investigation? After more than a century as a manufacturing success story, GE is under investigation, not for a faulty product, but for questions about its

How will you respond to the ongoing uncertainties in the healthcare economy? While the healthcare sector remains unpredictable, and unforeseen risks can be costly, there are also opportunities, such as creating alternatives to the traditional pharmaceutical supply chain. Despite the

What happens when the professionals make mistakes? Across the globe, lawyers and accounting professionals are being called to account for actions that range from aiding in a pharmaceutical fraud scheme, to the failure of a bank, to contempt for refusing

When business and family no longer mix, what will you do? Many entrepreneurs succeed in sustaining intergenerational family partnerships. However, a family business disagreement that cannot be resolved amicably can lead to years of litigation. Some disputes may even spill