Brace yourself: Shark Week is coming. We all know and love the annual celebration of Elasmobranchii (yes, I had to look that up.) And with Shark Week comes the yearly trademark question: can you use the name Shark Week?
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Trademark Case Study: Pat Flynn of Smart Passive Income
June 23, 2015
Pat Flynn is a big deal in the world of online business and marketing. He often speaks about his unexpected start as an entrepreneur, a story that includes some interesting lessons about trademarks. Whether or not you’re familiar with Pat and his work, I hope his story will be useful.
7 Keys to Choosing the Right Lawyer for Your Business
June 2, 2015
Sooner or later, every business is going to need legal representation. A lawyer can either be an expensive line item or a huge asset for your business. As an entrepreneur, it’s up to you to make that choice. If you haven’t hired a business attorney before, the process can be intimidating. I’ve seen the process many times, having been hired by hundreds of clients to represent them over the course of my career. When the client (that’s you) is informed and knows what they’re looking for, there’s a much greater likelihood of having a positive result for both sides –…
Social Media Law: Legal Protection for Employee’s Profane Facebook Post About Supervisor?
May 26, 2015
The National Labor Relations Board has handed down another social media law opinion. Can an employee be protected from firing after a profane Facebook rant about a supervisor?
