Why Even Local Businesses Should Register Their Trademarks
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by bhandlaw
2w ago
Every so often, I’m asked by colleagues or other firms to consult on trademark issues or disputes. A recent dispute our Phoenix intellectual property law firm helped out on highlights the importance of registering your trademark in Arizona and, for local businesses, offers some key lessons on registering your trademark with the Secretary of State. […] The post Why Even Local Businesses Should Register Their Trademarks appeared first on BHANDLAW ..read more
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Can Sending an Emoji form a Contract?
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by bhandlaw
1M ago
Can texting an emoji actually bind you to an enforceable contract? As a commercial seller of flax who sent a responsive emoji to a customer discovered in a Canadian court, the answer is Yes. Worse yet, his single “thumbs up” emoji ended up costing his firm nearly roughly (USD) $100,000. In this blog post, we […] The post Can Sending an Emoji form a Contract? appeared first on BHANDLAW ..read more
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Is a Copycat Site Hijacking Your Brand??
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by bhandlaw
2M ago
So you have a successful brand and online store but have learned that there’s a website, or perhaps even an Amazon storefront, utilizing your exact brand, right down to the spelling and even your logo! This copycat site is threatening to trade off of your name to divert traffic and potential sales away from you […] The post Is a Copycat Site Hijacking Your Brand?? appeared first on BHANDLAW ..read more
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Why You Should Form Your LLC or Incorporate a New Business BEFORE 2024!
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by bhandlaw
7M ago
Are you considering starting a new business or forming a new LLC or incorporating in the near future? If so, you should really consider getting it done before the end of 2023. The Federal Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) is here, and it carries both civil and even criminal penalties for non-compliance. Introduction, Caveat Stuff In […] The post Why You Should Form Your LLC or Incorporate a New Business BEFORE 2024! appeared first on BHANDLAW ..read more
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Taco Truck Beef Serves Up Tasty Legal Lessons to Business Owners
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by bhandlaw
1y ago
Like so many of us who live in the desert Southwest, I loves me some tacos. We are definitely blessed to have some of the best in the nation. However, a business that recently contacted me from, let’s just say Tucson, highlights the importance of small businesses taking their legal structure and brand name seriously. […] The post Taco Truck Beef Serves Up Tasty Legal Lessons to Business Owners appeared first on BHANDLAW ..read more
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Does My Startup Need a 409A Valuation for a SAFE?
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by bhandlaw
1y ago
Startup founders seeking their first infusion of non-”friends and family” capital will often seek out or entertain offers from investors in the form of a SAFE (“simple agreement for future equity”). Occasionally, I’m asked by startup founders considering a SAFE whether or not a “409” valuation is required before accepting such an investment. What is […] The post Does My Startup Need a 409A Valuation for a SAFE? appeared first on BHANDLAW ..read more
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Can I Legally Use The Image of a Famous Person (Who’s Dead)?
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by bhandlaw
2y ago
Every so often, I’m asked by clients and prospective clients alike whether or not it’s permissible for them to use the name, image, or likeness (“NIL”) of a celebrity or famous person who now happens to be deceased. This question was asked of me the other day by clients who wanted to put the face […] The post Can I Legally Use The Image of a Famous Person (Who’s Dead)? appeared first on BHANDLAW ..read more
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What Is My Liability as Director in A Startup?
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by bhandlaw
2y ago
In Arizona, a startup company’s director owes certain duties of care to the business and, while a startup’s corporate form offers significant protection, there remains the possibility of being personally sued. In this post, we take a look at the role of the director, the legal basis for their duties, as well as how a […] The post What Is My Liability as Director in A Startup? appeared first on BHANDLAW ..read more
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Yes, Your Startup Needs to Have Its Own Insurance. Here’s Why.
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by bhandlaw
2y ago
Rarely a month goes by that a new founder or business owner I’m meeting with asks me some version of the following: “But we already formed a corporation (or LLC), why do we need liability insurance?” or “Aren’t my personal assets protected as it is [by the legal formation of the company]?” In this blog […] The post Yes, Your Startup Needs to Have Its Own Insurance. Here’s Why. appeared first on BHANDLAW ..read more
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Sponsor Seeks to Cancel Deal with NFL’s Jaguars in Clownish Lawsuit
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by bhandlaw
2y ago
“Are you ready for some frivolous litigation??” A Georgia-based, roof replacement company apparently is, and its Complaint filed earlier this month against the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars in the Fourth Judicial Circuit in Florida offers lessons for both companies thinking about sponsorship deals with their local professional sports teams, as well as the franchises or team […] The post Sponsor Seeks to Cancel Deal with NFL’s Jaguars in Clownish Lawsuit appeared first on BHANDLAW ..read more
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