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Apr 27, 20224 min read

What Is the Right of Publicity?

There is a common misconception that celebrities have given up their right to privacy and autonomy by becoming famous and living in the...

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Legal Reminders and Tips when Employing Minors

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Apr 10, 20225 min read

Legal Reminders and Tips when Employing Minors

Getting a first job is an exciting and important rite of passage for teens in America. After all, everyone needs some exaggerated job...

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5 Key Components of an Employment Contract

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Mar 18, 20225 min read

5 Key Components of an Employment Contract

If you run a business of any size, the odds are that you will hire at least one employee at some point. There is a lot to consider as you...

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Protecting Your Intellectual Property in Collaborations

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Mar 5, 20224 min read

Protecting Your Intellectual Property in Collaborations

Solopreneurs and small business owners have to wear many hats, keep a lot of plates spinning, juggle a bunch of balls in the air. No...

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A Guide to Protecting Your Business on Social Media

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Feb 20, 20225 min read

A Guide to Protecting Your Business on Social Media

As an entrepreneur, you may run your brand’s social media on your own, have a social media manager, or rely on a team of people to...

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Feb 8, 20224 min read

How Do International Copyrights Work?

For creative types, understanding copyrights is a big deal. The ability to protect your brand is at stake. At the same time, you want to...

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Understanding Trademarks and How They Protect Your Work

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Jan 28, 20225 min read

Understanding Trademarks and How They Protect Your Work

As an entrepreneur, you work hard to help your business grow, thrive, and succeed. With success comes the transition to becoming a...

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5 New Year's Resolutions to Protect Your Intellectual Property and Business

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Jan 8, 20224 min read

5 New Year's Resolutions to Protect Your Intellectual Property and Business

The new year is a time to establish goals for your business that will set you up for success. To be successful for the long haul, you...

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The Difference Between Fair Use and Public Domain in Copyright

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Dec 30, 20215 min read

The Difference Between Fair Use and Public Domain in Copyright

When you’re in the business of creating content, it’s common to borrow or recycle ideas that already exist in the world. Every content...

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An Overview of Different Types of Paid Leave

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Dec 11, 20214 min read

An Overview of Different Types of Paid Leave

Paid time off is an attractive part of a benefits package and can help prevent employee turnover and boost morale. Different types of...

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Can Offering Employee Benefits Boost Your Business?

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Nov 27, 20214 min read

Can Offering Employee Benefits Boost Your Business?

There is no denying that hundreds of thousands of businesses have suffered throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. And now that things are...

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How To Know When To Change Your Business Structure

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Nov 21, 20214 min read

How To Know When To Change Your Business Structure

There is an old saying that says luck happens when preparation meets opportunity. When it comes to running a small business, much of your...

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Why Should You Incorporate Your Small Business?

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Nov 12, 20214 min read

Why Should You Incorporate Your Small Business?

You likely spend most of your time in survival mode when you start a business, just making it work. It can be hard to focus on some finer...

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6 Crucial Steps When Hiring Your First Employee

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Nov 5, 20214 min read

6 Crucial Steps When Hiring Your First Employee

Do you think it’s time to hire your first employee? Congratulations! If the process feels overwhelming at times, that’s understandable....

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How To Choose an Attorney in 7 Easy Steps

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Oct 31, 20215 min read

How To Choose an Attorney in 7 Easy Steps

At some point in anyone’s adult life, they likely will need a lawyer. Everything from estate planning to registering a trademark to...

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1099 Independent Contractor vs. W2 Employee: Which Do You Need?

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Oct 15, 20214 min read

1099 Independent Contractor vs. W2 Employee: Which Do You Need?

There are plenty of challenges and decisions that business owners face each day. Some of the most significant decisions center around...

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A Beginner's Guide to the Different Types of Business Entities

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Sep 11, 20215 min read

A Beginner's Guide to the Different Types of Business Entities

When you start a business, you have all kinds of decisions to make. Determining your name, brand colors, and aesthetic can be a fun part...

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