Discrimination

Employers subject their employees to discrimination in a variety of different ways.  Federal and Massachusetts law prohibits discrimination based on your race, gender, national origin, color, age, religion, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and disability.

Federal and Massachusetts law also prohibits discrimination based on your association with someone of a certain race, gender, national origin, color, religion, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and disability.  If you think you have been discriminated against, we are here to help. Contact us today for a free consultation and let us get to work for you

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Ideas, tangible or not, are the most important things to protect in today’s competitive creative market. With so many channels and constantly replenishing feeds to watch out for, tracing the ownership and originality of a design, brand name, or invention needs the laser-focused eye of a trained attorney. We’ll handle the search, application, and filing process of trademarks, copyrights, and patents. And if your idea has been infringed upon, our litigation team will negotiate the best possible licensing and settlement agreements.

Retaliation

The way people consume entertainment is constantly in flux, so the laws must adapt quickly. All too often, employees get punished for doing the right thing.  You reported harassment or discrimination occurring in the workplace and slowly, over time, you noticed that your job duties changed, or you didn’t get a bonus, or you were fired.  If this sounds familiar, you may have been illegally retaliated against.  Our attorneys have successfully litigated all types of retaliation cases, including ones involving whistleblowers, complaints of workplace harassment, complaints of workplace discrimination, and complaints of workplace wage violations.  If you think you have been retaliated against, call us today for a free consultation.

LIABILITY & RISK

Whether you run a theater, recording studio, or an eCommerce website, all businesses need to minimize their legal liability and risk. Our lawyers will assess the structure of your operation, such as its physical or digital space, the types of products you sell, who your consumers are, what type of company you have filed under (LLC, Inc, etc.), and so on. From there, we will tailor the right risk plan, complete with permit applications, insurance policies, and more, so you can worry less about liabilities and concentrate on growing your business.

FASHION, APPAREL & TEXTILE LAW

Fashion law is a little bit like the Wild West. There’s a lot of potential, but the rules can be convoluted and vague at best. Protecting a brand or even a single design involves intellectual property, copyrights, trademarks, and patents. A successful case requires creativity and flexibility. Harris Ingram represents boutique design houses like Marta and Thorne, individual designers like Mara Bond, and illustrators and graphic designers. We protect their products against copycats large and small, and guide them through manufacturing ethics and labeling laws.

BUSINESS STRATEGY

The startup and small business marketplace is still a new and fierce frontier that requires legal advice from attorneys who are deeply entrenched in the particulars of venture financing. We offer a competitive advantage that can help you save money and make more of it in the long run. We’ve steered corporations like Tap Unlimited and Hydrocycle with a balance of legal, business, operational, and financial strategies that had clear execution and built-in problem-solving contingencies. Our holistic approach is essential to any company looking to grow.