View Post

Trade Secrets – What intellectual property qualifies and how to protect them

In Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets by Don KochersbergerLeave a Comment

The phrase “trade secret” conjures something that might very well be at the center of a plot in the latest John Grisham novel. And while trade secrets should indeed be carefully guarded, the true definition of a trade secret is much more black and white. The term trade secret can be used generally when referencing a variety of intellectual property. …

View Post

Choosing the Right Representation – What to look for in a lawyer

In Business Tips by Don KochersbergerLeave a Comment

“You’ll be hearing from my lawyer,” “don’t say another word until you talk to your lawyer,” “I’ll have my lawyer contact you,” – – anyone who’s grown up watching television dramas, or watched or read any of John Grisham’s films or books is familiar with this legal vernacular. But how do you obtain a lawyer, does everyone need a lawyer …

SKM Law, Business Litigation Attorneys, Have Changed Their Name to Business Law Southwest

In Business Tips by Don KochersbergerLeave a Comment

Albuquerque, NM – August 13, 2013 – The law firm Streubel, Kochersberger and Mortimer LLC has changed the name of the practice to Business Law Southwest, a name they feel better conveys the firm’s expertise in business litigation and their regional presence in New Mexico, Colorado and Texas. The name change is due to the departure of one of SKM’s …

View Post

Business Break-Ups – Important Tips to Prepare Before the Problem Arises

In Break-ups & Partnership Disputes, Dissolve a Partnership, Partnership Dispute by Don KochersbergerLeave a Comment

New business partners don’t typically think about anything going wrong down the road, however, business and personal disputes are often irreconcilable, and sometimes partners ultimately decide to break up the business. Ideally, businesses and business partners take the necessary steps to plan ahead for dissolution and alleviate much of the stress associated with typical business break-ups.

View Post

Complex Criminal Defense—Computer Crimes and Fraud

In Fraud & Embezzelment, White Collar Criminal Defense by Don KochersbergerLeave a Comment

New Mexico news headlines were recently riddled with references to a case involving Governor Martinez’ former campaign manager and a federal indictment for “computer intrusion and false statement charges” that stemmed from the “interception of wire communications intended for others.” The increased use of, access to, and sharing of information has been mirrored by the increase in cyber crimes and …

View Post

Acting In Good Faith

In Contracts by Don KochersbergerLeave a Comment

What it Means for your Business When conducting business dealings and entering into contracts, you expect that the people that you are dealing with will be honest and sincere in their intentions to uphold your agreements. Similar to a breach of contract, when a business or person does not honor their end of the deal, but also misleads the parties …

View Post

Breach of Contract: What Happens Next?

In Contract Disputes, Contracts by Don KochersbergerLeave a Comment

When you enter into a business contract, you expect to hold up your end of the deal and expect the other party to honor their part, as well. When something goes wrong and the other party isn’t holding up their end of the deal, they have committed a breach of contract. So, what can you do against a business or party …