According the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”), a trademark is “a word, phrase, symbol, and/or design that identifies…
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Why Do I Need an Employee Handbook?
Although no law requires it, employee handbooks should be a staple to every company, whether you have 1 employee or…
Competitive Advantage: Trade Secret Overview
To succeed, most businesses require a competitive advantage of some kind. One category of competitive advantage includes trade secret. In…
Using an Assumed Name in Business
Often, a company desires to conduct its business under a name different from its legal corporate name. This desire may…
Your Debt Collection Rights
Debt collection is big business in the U.S. and generates more complaints to the Federal Trade Commission than any other…
What are the Key Differences Between a “Small Business” Debtor and a “Regular” Chapter 11 Debtor?
In some smaller cases, the U.S. trustee may be unable to find creditors willing to serve on a creditors’ committee,…
3 Documents Your Child Needs to Appoint an Agent
If you have a child, you are likely used to speaking freely with their doctors and managing their finances. However,…
Asset Protection: Veil Piercing
Our July 23, 2018 blog entry, Asset Protection: The Filing Entity, explains how a filing entity such as a corporation…
What Not to Do When Interviewing a Prospective Employee
Interviewing a prospective employee is a vital component of the hiring process. If done effectively, the interview will enable you…
Nonprofit Basics: A Different Side of Charitable Giving
Starting a nonprofit can be a great and fulfilling way to give back your community. The key to a nonprofit…