By: Sarah Krosnick There is a well-known and overused adage that says, “It takes a village to raise a child.” The adage also applies
By: Molly McGreavy Start-up founders typically take many steps to protect themselves and their businesses from future legal snags. Founders want to reduce liability, safeguard
By: Bridget Grier You have a great idea and decide to develop it into a business. What will you name your business? Will you
By: Jason Zaccaro Figuring out exactly when the right time to file an application for a trademark can be difficult for a new start up
By: Benjamin Black Background on Influencer Marketing Trends and Regulations The phenomenon of influencer marketing has exploded across the U.S. in the last few
By: Michael Goodyear Once you acquire rights to your company or product name through a trademark, that trademark is not set in stone. On
By Mari Brown Many employers, as a matter of practice, want their employees to sign noncompete agreements (or at the very least, employment agreements with
By: Thomas (“Graves”) Upchurch In the nonprofit world, organizations are constantly looking for opportunities to increase their impact on society. That requires reach, capacity, and
By: Aylin Daldal As startups begin to grow their business by moving into new markets, international trade and participation in international markets becomes a
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