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Estate planning is the process of putting together documents to help better ensure your assets are handled according to your wishes. You can use a variety of legal documents to achieve this goal, including a will or putting together trusts as well as healthcare...
Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me. Although a helpful phrase to teach children navigating the difficult social situations that arise in childhood, the truth is words can hurt us. This is particularly true when it comes to legal matters....
2022 may offer a beneficial marketplace for small businesses. An August 2021 survey conducted by NerdWallet found that 40% of Americans were trying to shop small and support local businesses as pandemic restrictions ease. Those looking to take advantage of this trend...
Estate planning is important regardless of age or familial status, but it is especially important for business owners. Not only do business owners need to plan for the distribution of their own personal assets, but they also need to take special steps to help ensure...
Estate planning performs a number of important functions, from taking care of loved ones to making your wishes for future medical treatment clear. An effective estate plan should leave you with the peace of mind that your wishes will be carried through no matter what...
Copyright protections allow the authors of original works of art to hold those who attempt to steal these creations accountable within our legal system. If successful, the person who alleges copyright infringement can get monetary awards to help make up for the funds...
Can someone else use your original composition without your permission? This is a question getting global attention after the music group Heavy Young Heathens accused skating pair Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier of using their song during the Olympics without first...
Entrepreneurs are wise to protect their inventions from the competition. Four ways to achieve this goal include: Patents. There are two types of patents that can protect an invention: design and utility. The design patent protects the appearance of the invention. This...
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently announced implementation of the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (TMA). As noted within the title, the rule allows for the agency to update its trademark process. Three specific things that every...
Patents are legal tools that help protect an invention from competitors. These protections can help provide the patent holder with legal recourse if a competitor comes out with a similar product. So once we have a patent in place, we have done everything we need to do...