Options If a Business Partner Is Breaching Their Contract A business partnership thrives on trust, collaboration, and, importantly, a solid contract that defines each party’s responsibilities. But when a partner breaches that agreement – whether by failing to deliver promised work, misusing company funds, misappropriating company information, or violating non-compete clauses – it can threaten […]

PN LAWYERS @ the 32nd ANNUAL GRIDIRON GALA Proudly represented by our Sports & Entertainment Attorney Orion Karagiannis, Esq., Orion joined the United Way of New York City, The New York Giants, The New York Jets, and the NFL family in a night celebrating leadership, service, and impact across New York City. THE EVENT The […]

The Importance of Trademark Filing for Influencers and Creators In the digital age, influencers and content creators are more than just personalities – they are brands. Whether you’re a fashion influencer, fitness guru, podcast host, or YouTuber, your name, catchphrases, logos, and even hashtags may be valuable intellectual property. With growing audiences, collaborations, and monetization […]

PN Lawyers Sponsors Dual Focus Events at NY Law School: IP & Sports Law New York Law School Sports Law Symposium Pardalis & Nohavicka LLP was proud to serve as the Key sponsor for the 2025 New York Law School Sports Law Symposium, a distinguished annual gathering of legal professionals, scholars, sports executives, and students […]

CUP OF JOE: A Protester’s Demise in the Flames of Wrath  Here are seven deadly examples of undeniable terrorism aimed at the government of the United States: 1) the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon;  (2) the bombings of American embassies in Kenya and Tanzania in 1998;  (3) the […]

Pardalis & Nohavicka in Action: Jiaherb, Inc. v. MTC Industries, Inc. Pardalis & Nohavicka trial attorneys, Eleni Melekou, Esq. and Partner Joseph D. Nohavicka, recently completed a 10-day Federal Court trial at the United States District Court in Newark, NJ, representing PN client Jiaherb, Inc. in a high-stakes commercial litigation case. Case Breakdown: 1️⃣ Parties Involved: Jiaherb, Inc., a manufacturer of herbal extracts, […]

Why Have Someone Sign a Non-disclosure Agreement Before Getting into Business While it is true that sometimes confidentiality obligations may arise due to the nature of the information itself, or the circumstances of disclosure, rather than by virtue of an express agreement between two parties, this is not always the case. This could be the […]

The Eastern District of New York (EDNY) led all 93 U.S. Attorney’s Offices in civil asset forfeiture for FY 2024, recovering over $400 million from cases involving financial fraud, corruption, cybercrime, and sanctions violations.  Key Takeaways on Civil Asset Forfeiture:  How to Challenge a Civil Asset Forfeiture & Recover Your Property  If your bank accounts, […]

Trademark - Ineligible Marks and Relevant Grounds for Refusal New business owners often face challenges when attempting to register a trademark for their new business. This usually happens when the selected trademark falls under one of the categories of trademarks ineligible for registration. While sometimes the proposed trademark is fully ineligible, in other cases it […]

Starting 2025 with our amazing team at PN Lawyers. We gathered at Avra Madison in Manhattan for our annual New Year's Lunch. During the gathering, we reflected on a momentous 2024 and we are so grateful for our wonderful clients who make it all possible. We are looking forward to an even bigger 2025!