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Running a business takes grit, determination, and countless hours of work. You pour yourself into building something valuable, not just for yourself but for your family, employees, and community. But have you ever stopped to ask: What would happen to my business if I were to die suddenly? The truth...

Legacy and estate planning are often misunderstood and perceived as “only for the wealthy” and/or “philanthropic”. But that couldn't be further from the truth.  Legacy isn't just about money or wealth. Legacy includes capturing your life stories, passing on your values, and ensuring your loved ones have a record of...

This graphic is representational only. The actual Devil's Desciples MC logo includes a swastika on its design, which we chose to omit from this blog post. Motorcycle courtesy of Vecteezy. This graphic is representational only. The actual Devil's Desciples MC logo includes a swastika on its design, which we chose...

If you've ever collaborated with partners, contractors, or art directors to produce a creative work, you may already know that issues of copyright ownership can get murky very quickly, unless all the collaborators have a clear understanding of (a) how U.S. copyright law works and (b) what the parties intend—ideally based on...

When starting a business, choosing your business structure is one of the most critical decisions you'll face. While many entrepreneurs automatically gravitate toward forming an LLC (Limited Liability Company), this one-size-fits-all approach might not be optimal for your situation. Your choice of entity will affect everything from your tax obligations...

Choosing the correct entity for your new company will be one of the most critical business decisions you will make. Should your business be run as a corporation, an LLC, a partnership or something else? What are the differences, and which one will work best for you? While owners and...

Getting Started: So you want to start a business, or maybe you're already self-employed and your solo project is gaining some traction. Either way, it's important to start thinking about which legal structure, or business entity, would make the most sense for you to establish. Whichever business entity you choose will...

Did you know that colors can be registered as trademarks? Color marks can be useful for businesses that use a specific color in association with their goods or services, similarly to using words and logos as trademarks. However, securing a color mark is not an easy task. An applicant must...

For the last few weeks, we've discussed celebrities and how they planned for their deaths. We started with the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, so ending our 4-part series with the King of Rock, Elvis Presley, seems fitting.  Why discuss a man who's been deceased since 1977? A recent case...

For the last two weeks, we've discussed celebrities and how they planned (or didn't!) for their deaths. In this third installment of our four-part celebrity series, we discuss a topic that no one wants to consider as it may seem to be a fate worse than death: incapacity. Unlike death,...