by Jarom Bergeson | Nov 10, 2015 | Asset Protection, Business planning, Law, Small Business
Perhaps no other innovation is as indicative of America’s particular devotion to (and knack for) creative capitalism as the limited liability company (“LLC”). Born in America’s smallest state (Wyoming) in 1977, the LLC combines the pass-through taxation of a...
by Lee Chen | Sep 22, 2015 | Business planning, Corporations, Law, Small Business
One may ask…”What’s in a Name”? Well, to a business owner it can be one of the most important assets for creating sales, branding and reaching that target market. A Fictitious Business Name (also known as a “DBA” which stands for “Doing Business As”) is a name a...
by Jarom Bergeson | Sep 7, 2015 | Law, Small Business
You’ve registered a trademark with the USPTO, but have you made subsequent Section 8 (after 5 years) and Section 9 filings (after 9 years) to maintain your trademark? If not, the USPTO will cancel your trademark. This article summarizes the three key trademark...
by Lee Chen | Sep 1, 2015 | Asset Protection, Law, Litigation, Uncategorized
Many people, especially in real estate or other commercial settings, sign agreements agreeing to arbitration without having an understanding of the implications and what that means. The Constitution guarantees you the right to a trial by a jury of your peers. This...
