After receiving a marketing email from much-maligned trademark search/registration website Trademarkia I set out to write a post about the danger of marketing that looks like it's coming from an official source. After doing a little digging, I became...
This article discusses the need for entrepreneurs to do their homework and educate themselves on the legal issues facing their business so as to have more productive relationships with their legal counsel -- in the context of answering the question...
This article explains some of the major terms of attorney-client representation agreements and discusses issues that should be covered by your agreement with your attorney or law firm
This article discusses some of the legal issues faced by all startups that they may need to consult an attorney for.
When your business is sued, no matter how long you have been operating or how big your business is, it can be traumatic. This article points out that it can be much worse if you fail to respond properly. The article provides guidance on...
This article briefly discusses how an attorney can help your business with the process of securing a commercial real estate lease, and identifies issues you can and should be discussing with an attorney during that process.
What are the differences between hiring a large law firm and a small law firm (or even a solo practitioner) to handle your legal matter? This article argues (and explains) that the only substantive difference between the two is the price you...
This article discusses some of the benefits traditional legal services versus online business formation services such as LegalZoom.
Lawyers can be expensive; whether inside or outside counsel, skilled legal work is often a significant expense for a growing business. This article explains that one way your growing business can economize on legal expenses is by not hiring a...
A solo practitioner's view on how to effectively network, and how not to.