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  • This Change to the FAFSA Rules Could Help Your Grandkids Qualify for More Student Aid
    This Change to the FAFSA Rules Could Help Your Grandkids Qualify for More Student Aid
    Want to contribute to your grandchild's future college education? The FAFSA Simplification Act, which went into effect in December, now makes it possible for grandparents to do even more to help finance their grandchild's education. In the past, any contributions or distributions from a grandparent's 529 college savings plan were...
  • The Trademark Licensing Protection Act of 2018 Removing Impediments to the Franchisee – Franchisor Relationship
    The Trademark Licensing Protection Act of 2018 Removing Impediments to the Franchisee – Franchisor Relationship
    When you go to a Sonic in Portland, you have a certain expectation that the tater tots and frozen drinks are going to taste the same as they do in Atlanta. And you expect the Sonic employees' uniforms to be the same in Dallas as they are in Orlando. These...
  • The Restaurant Revitalization Fund: Help Is On The Way!
    The Restaurant Revitalization Fund: Help Is On The Way!
    The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Act) that President Biden signed into law on March 11, 2021 includes a new $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (the Fund). The Fund will provide much-needed grants instead of loans to restaurants, bars, food trucks, brewpubs and similar businesses, with the...
  • Should Your Business Be Using Non-Disclosure Agreements?
    Should Your Business Be Using Non-Disclosure Agreements?
    At the core of many successful businesses lies a treasure trove of trade secrets—unique processes, formulas, or strategies that give a company a competitive edge. Whether it's the secret sauce behind your best-selling product or the innovative approach that sets your services apart, trade secrets are invaluable. And, short of...
  • June 2021 Newsletter
    June 2021 Newsletter
    Happy Pride Month! It has been a busy summer already here at Res Nova Law, with new clients and cases and their myriad of legal issues. And with Howard and I both moving households (Howard last month and me next month), plus at least one graduation (my son) and an upcoming...
  • July 2020 Newsletter
    July 2020 Newsletter
    JULY IS FOR KITTENS! The month of July brings Independence Day, but did you know that it also brings National Kitten Day, National Lasagna Day and Canada Day?With all the world has been through in the last three months, it seems appropriate to find a bit of respite in the form of the less...
  • How to Find Work-Life Balance As A Business Owner
    How to Find Work-Life Balance As A Business Owner
    It's the end of another full day as an entrepreneur. You shut down your computer, lock up your office, and get ready to enjoy a relaxing night at home. But even though you're off hours, your mind isn't. Maybe you run through conversations you had during the day, brainstorm marketing...
  • How To Create a Lasting Family Legacy This Holiday Season
    How To Create a Lasting Family Legacy This Holiday Season
    The holidays, a time for family, reflection, and gratitude, present a unique opportunity to build a meaningful and lasting family legacy. While financial inheritance is important, the value you pass down extends far beyond money—your values, insights, stories, and experiences. These intangible treasures shape the essence of your family's identity...
  • How Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs Can Leverage Their Strengths
    How Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs Can Leverage Their Strengths
    Meet Jane, a creative entrepreneur with dreams as vibrant as the art she sells. Like many neurodivergent individuals, Jane found traditional business systems more like straightjackets than supportive frameworks. Perhaps you've experienced something similar—staring at a desk cluttered with post-it notes that barely contain your swirling thoughts, wondering how other...