We live in a digital world and if you are not doing business online you could be missing out on the profits and other benefits of this marketplace. If you […]
Continue reading…Legal Concerns for Businesses Engaged in Social Networking
Social media is a phenomenon and in this day and age, it is rare that an individual, organization or business does not utilize it. The use of websites like Facebook, […]
Continue reading…What is a mechanic’s lien?
A mechanic’s lien is not just for mechanics. It is a legal tool used to protect workers and suppliers who contribute the labor and materials used to improve a property, […]
Continue reading…How’s your Lawyer’s Math?
Perhaps math isn’t every lawyer’s strong suit; although some lawyers prefer to stay away from fractions and decimals, it doesn’t mean they aren’t able to do math when needed to […]
Continue reading…Entrepreneurial Immigrants: Building the American Dream
The American Dream of starting your own business and pulling yourself up by your bootstraps is alive and well. In fact, it is the creation and growth of small businesses […]
Continue reading…Federal Trademark Registration
There are many advantages to registering a mark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). A licensed trademark can provide “constructive notice” to customers on a national basis. […]
Continue reading…Obtaining Venture Capital
It is no secret that it takes money to make money. Not all business owners have the money they need to get their ventures off the ground and therefore many […]
Continue reading…Who Owns A Business’s Customer List?
Many businesses have customer lists that they consider their own private property. It is common, however, for sales representatives and other employees to regard customer lists as theirs too, something […]
Continue reading…The Parol Evidence Rule & How it Affects Your Contract
One of the purposes behind memorializing an agreement in a written document is to ensure that the parties to the contract do not recant what they originally agreed upon. Often, […]
Continue reading…An Overview of Foundational Corporate Documents
There are a number of steps involved in forming a corporation from selecting a name, obtaining the necessary licenses and permits, paying certain fees, and filing foundational documents with the […]
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