You can picture it: the bright red background, across which “Coca-Cola” is written in its iconic curling white script. Instant identification. Your brain associates the trademark with the brand. A trademark is a simple concept—a symbol and/or word(s) that is a protected embodiment of your brand and a crucial piece of your company’s identity. It […]
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Before you sign a lease on a commercial property for your business and commit your finances to every landlord-friendly clause contained therein, it is wise to have an attorney review the lease. Because many commercial leases cover a 3-5 year term, you could find yourself locked into a contract that has you paying more than
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The premise of a non-compete in the sale/purchase of a business is simple: to protect the business’s existing customer base and the accumulated goodwill of a business. No buyer wants to invest in a business where the seller poaches clients and employees or enters back into competition after profiting from a sale. While instituted mainly
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Now would be the perfect time to review the status of your workers and make sure they are properly classified before a new law goes into effect on December 31, 2017. The Employee Fair Classification Act establishes a new division within the North Carolina Industrial Commission called the Employee Classification Section whose purpose is to
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The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) provides a safe harbor from copyright infringement liability for “online service providers”, broadly defined as any “provider of online services or network access”. To take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the DMCA, service providers must designate an agent with the Copyright Office. This used to be a
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https://www.natlawreview.com/article/what-s-big-deal-importance-having-operating-agreement-your-llc
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I’m often asked this question: “Does Sharing A Link To Online Content Amount To Copyright Infringement?” In short, the answer is (and should remain) no. Here is a good discussion of the issue.
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I’m pleased to have joined Select Counsel, a national network of over 300 boutique, independent, law firms, which gives me access to high caliber lawyers, breadth of expertise, and geographic reach of a big law firm, with the price point and personalized service of a smaller practice. Select Counsel-affiliated lawyers have an average of 20
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Planning a holiday party for your employees? Consider this checklist to limit your potential liability: https://www.lextalk.com/b/lextalk_blog/archive/2017/11/18/holiday-party-liability-prevention-checklist-2017.aspx
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I’ve had clients who set up their business entities themselves or through online services, such as Legalzoom.com, only to find out down the road that their documentation was incomplete or did not properly protect them. Common mistakes, when not using an attorney, include failure to adopt bylaws or an operating agreement, lack of shareholder agreements
To begin its corporate existence as a limited liability company, your company must file Articles of Organization with the North Carolina Secretary of State. The filing fee is $125. Subsequently, most limited liability companies in North Carolina must file an annual report with the Secretary of State. Qualification to do business in another state may
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The newest wave in securities litigation? (I’ve talked about this during my recent Bitcoin/Blockchain technology presentations.) https://www.bna.com/initial-coin-offerings-n73014473964/
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While at first I decided to ignore the hype surrounding Bitcoin and other virtual currencies, I’ve become increasingly interested in the legal implications of virtual currencies and how my clients might be impacted in the future. I’m giving presentations to various groups on the topic this year, and I look forward to seeing what the
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Social media platforms are a popular way for companies to advertise their products and services, and engaging endorsers, namely celebrities, to boost this type of advertising is a popular practice. However, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is concerned that these endorsements may be misleading if consumers aren’t given all information necessary to make informed buying
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I’ve been asked about good resources to learn more about this hot topic. Here are the resources I consult the most: Podcast: Crypto Currency Daily News (@DailyCryptoCast) Podcast: Crypto 101 (crypto101podcast.com) Website for crypto news: www.coindesk.com Webste for legal crypto news: www.bitcoinlawhub.com James Altucher’s new venture: www.bitzummi.com Taxes and Bitcoin: cryptotaxprep.com/blog
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