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  • 2024
    • November
      • Naughty or Nice? Audit Your Intellectual Property Portfolio During the Holidays
      • A Classic Battle of Pixels and Policy: Atari v. State Farm and the IP Implications for Modern Marketing
      • The Power of Kindness: A Trademark of Humanity on World Kindness Day
      • Holiday Business Checklist: Legal Steps to Prepare Your Company for the New Year
    • October
      • Understanding Amazon Brand Authorization: The Necessity of Consulting an IP Attorney
      • How Influencers Can and Should Protect Their Content with Intellectual Property
      • What to Consider When Reviewing Healthcare Proxies and Power of Attorney Documents in the Fall
      • Preparing Your Estate for Natural Disasters: Essential Steps for Peace of Mind
      • How Should Businesses Prepare for Year-End Financial Audits and Compliance Checks?
      • The Role of Fair Use in Copyright Infringement Cases
    • September
      • How to Leverage Your IP Assets for Promotional Activities During the Fall Season
      • How Entertainment Businesses Can Protect Their Intellectual Property During Fall’s Increased Commercial Activity
    • August
      • Understanding Copyright Infringement for Photographers
      • Safeguard Your Brand This Summer with Trademark Tips for Sporting Events
      • Harmonizing Fun with Law at Summer Concerts
      • Protecting Gold Medals and Logos: Navigating Intellectual Property in the Summer Olympics
    • July
      • The Best Hollywood TV Shows of All Time and Their Intellectual Property Mastery
      • How Copyright Can Protect Software and the Dangers of Not Protecting It
      • Understanding the Dewberry Trademark Case: Disgorgement of Profits and Calculating Damages
      • Understanding the Anatomy of Professional Athlete Contracts
      • How Can a Business Lawyer Help You Protect Your Intellectual Property Rights?
    • June
      • How Taylor Swift Grew Her Brand with Trademarks
      • The Importance of Estate Planning Before Family Vacation
      • Legal Strategies for Growing and Protecting Your Intellectual Property Portfolio
    • April
      • The Cost of Ignoring Trademark Infringement: Risks and Remedies
    • March
      • Top Intellectual Property Mistakes to Avoid as a Business Owner
  • 2023
    • November
      • Key Differences Between Copyright and Trademark Law
    • October
      • The Role of Litigation in Intellectual Property Disputes
    • September
      • Copyright Basics: Understanding Your Rights as a Creator
    • August
      • What Is Patent Infringement?
    • July
      • What to Do if Your Intellectual Property Rights Are Violated
    • June
      • The Importance of Trademark Registration for Your Business
    • April
      • How Do I Find Out if My Idea Is Already Trademarked?
      • Copyright Infringement in the Entertainment Industry: What You Need to Know.
    • March
      • How Do Special Needs Trusts Work in Indiana?
    • February
      • What Is and Is Not Covered by Copyright?
    • January
      • Does Power of Attorney Automatically Go to My Spouse?
  • 2022
    • December
      • Protect Your Trademark Like Jack Daniels: Jack Daniels Case Headed to the United States Supreme Court
      • Are Handwritten Wills Valid in Indiana? How to Make a Will Indiana Law?
    • November
      • Can I Trademark a Color?
      • The Difference Between Business Law and Corporate Law
    • October
      • How Do I Decide if an LLC is a Better Choice Than a Sole Proprietorship for My Business??
    • September
      • What Is a Business Succession Plan and Do I Need One??
    • August
      • Can I Trademark a Phrase??
    • July
      • Small Business Owners: Don’t Sell to Search Funds!
      • What’s the Difference Between LLC and Trademark?
      • What Laws Protect Trademarks?
      • What Is Estate Planning Law?
      • What Is a Business Litigator?
      • What Is a Business Lawyer?
    • June
      • What Does an Estate Planning Lawyer Do?
      • What Does a Business Litigation Lawyer Do?
      • What Are the Three Requirements for Trademarks?
      • Is a Litigator the Same as a Lawyer?
      • How to File a Trademark Without a Lawyer
      • Do You Need an Attorney to Federally Register a Trademark in the U.S.?
      • Can You Trademark a Name Without a Business?
      • A Guide To Philanthropy In Your Estate Plan.
    • May
      • The Intersection of Bankruptcy & Estate Planning: Protecting Assets in Uncertain Times
      • Squabbles Between Alan Thicke’s Heirs Highlight the Importance of Properly Drafted and Updated Estate Planning
      • Succession Planning: Business Preparedness During a Pandemic
    • April
      • 4 Ways The SECURE Act Helps Small Business
      • The Difference between an Estate Planning Attorney and a Financial Advisor.
  • 2021
    • April
      • Estate Planning in a Biden Administration
    • March
      • 5 Things You Should Do Before Naming Your Business
  • 2020
    • March
      • Four Reasons Your Will May Be Contested in Court
      • Five Common Mistakes with “DIY” Estate Plans; “Do It Yourself” Estate Plans
      • Preparing for Coronavirus: The #1 Legal Document Every Adult Needs to Have
    • February
      • The Reasons Not To Use LegalZoom Or Other Online Legal Templates.
      • What is Probate?
    • January
      • The Pop-Up Shop Legal Conundrum
      • New Year: New Plan. What does your current estate plan do?
      • The New W-4: What Businesses Need to Know
      • How the SECURE Act affects Estate Planning
  • 2019
    • November
      • Does My Non-Profit Need A Lawyer?
    • October
      • Maximizing Tax Savings with Entity Choice
    • August
      • Creating Your Legacy Within Your Estate Plan
    • July
      • How a Trust Can Manage Your Money and Save Your Marriage
      • Aretha Franklin Sets an Example
    • January
      • 4 Huge Benefits of Effective Business Systems
      • Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples (Part 1)
  • 2018
    • December
      • 4 Ways Estate Planning Can Improve Relationships with Loved Ones
      • 8 Items to Include in Your Employee Handbook
      • Dementia and Guns: A Tragedy Waiting to Happen
      • How to Save Big Money on Your 2018 Taxes—Part 2
      • How to Save Big Money on Your 2018 Taxes – Part 1
      • Saving What Matters: 12 Must-Have Items To Pack in Your Go-Bag
      • Think Your Homeowners Insurance Offers Protection From Natural Disasters? Think Again
    • November
      • How to Fix Errors in Your Credit Report
      • Don’t Forget to Include Your Digital Assets In Your Estate Plan
      • Use Estate Planning to Enrich Your Family With More Than Just Material Wealth
    • October
      • How to Protect Your Trademark in Foreign Countries
      • Questions and Answers About Personal Liability Umbrella Insurance
      • Should Your LLC Hold Annual Member Meetings and Keep Minutes?
      • Who Should Khloé Kardashian Choose as Legal Guardian For Her Child—One Instance Where ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ Might Be
    • September
      • Aretha Franklin Dies Without a Will and Leaves Her Family to Deal With Court and Conflict
    • August
      • What You Should Know About Guardianship—In Case A Parent or Loved One Becomes Incapacitated
      • Avoid This Major Mistake When Adding an IRA to Your Estate Plan
    • July
      • The Ins and Outs of Collecting Life Insurance Policy Proceeds
      • Donate Appreciated Assets to Charity Instead of Selling Outright For Tax and Income Benefits Using a Charitable Remainder Trust
      • Gain Instant Recognition, Respect, and Reputation With a Killer Logo
    • May
      • Marilyn Monroe’s Estate Ultimately Ended Up With A Stranger
      • Estate Planning Tips for Ensuring Your Pets Are Properly Cared For
      • Ensure the Security of Your Senior Parents’ Identity and Financial Assets
      • Estate Planning Mistakes Seniors (Including You or Your Parents) Can’t Afford to Make
    • April
      • The Ins & Outs of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy for Small Business Owners
      • The Key Differences Between Wills and Trusts
    • March
      • 5 Types of Insurance Every Business Should Have in Place
      • 4 Intellectual Property Myths Business Owners Should Be Aware Of
      • How to Deduct $5,250 of Your Adult Child’s College Tuition as a Business Expense
      • How Will the New Tax Law Affect Your Family?
      • 5 Common Estate Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
    • February
      • What to Expect From (and How to Prepare For) an Initial Estate Planning Meeting With Your Family Business Lawyer®
      • What Will the New Tax Law Mean for Your Business?
      • Suze Orman Says This Is the Age You Should Retire—Not a Month or Year Before (and Here’s What She Misses)
    • January
      • 5 Tips for Securing and Protecting Your Clients’ Data
      • 4 Warning Signs Your Elderly Relative May Be the Victim of Financial Abuse
      • From Billions to Bust: How the Stroh Family Fortune Was Lost
      • Pay For a Loved One’s Education With an Education Trust Fund
      • 4 Key Elements of a Small Business Owner’s Estate Plan
  • 2017
    • December
      • Estate & Gift Tax Updates for 2018
      • 2018 Law Updates for Small Businesses
      • Business Owners May See Potential Windfall From New Tax Bill
    • November
      • Weathering the Storm: How Families Can Plan for Natural Disasters
    • October
      • Easy Mistakes to Avoid When Passing Assets to Your Child
      • The Pitfalls of DIY Wills: Lessons Learned from a Florida Probate Case
      • Could an Out of Date Will Leave You Facing Eviction?
    • September
      • What to Do With Surplus Cash: Pay Down Debt, Spend or Invest?
      • Planning Pays Off: An Illustrative Look at Carrie Fisher’s Semi-Failed Estate Plan
    • August
      • How to Buy Life Insurance Like a Pro
      • The Real Cost of Caring
      • How to Approach Buying an Existing Business
      • Think Your Salary Can Bring You Safely to Retirement? Think Again.
    • July
      • Divorcing? Here’s What You Should Know About How it May Affect Your Trust
      • Ten Common Money Pits Even Brilliant Entrepreneurs Fall Into
      • Tax Lessons to be Learned from Celebrity Estate Plans
      • Brand or Bust? Why Branding Is Essential to the Longevity of Your Business
      • Parenting: Build Your Child’s Resilience to Support Their Ultimate Success
    • June
      • Facing Grief After the Death of a Loved One Can Be the Key to a Life of Health and Wholeness
      • What to do When Your Business is Out of Bounds and Work Starts to Take Over Your Personal Life
      • The Unexpected Costs of Caring for Elderly Parents In Your Home
      • Writing Off Start-Up Costs
      • Growing Family? Time to Audit Your Insurance Policies
      • Mentorship Matters: How to Learn From Leadership
      • Your Rights as the Parent of a Young Adult – What You Need to Know When a Medical Crisis Hits
      • Why Startups Need Lawyers, Not Legal Templates
      • Commit to Your Estate Plan Before Committing to a Trip Away
    • May
      • 7 Documents You Need in Place for Your Child
      • Departing Employees and Trade Secrets: Minimizing the Risk
      • How (and Why) to Disinherit a Child or Grandchild
      • Estate Planning Essentials for Parents
      • Why Every LLC Needs an Operating Agreement
      • How to Achieve Sustainable Business Growth
      • Generational Wisdom in 32 Questions
      • Reducing Risk: 3 Business Agreements That Will Decrease Your Liability Risk
      • Defining the Legal Relationship Between Grandparents and Their Grandchildren
      • Opening a New Location? Follow These Three Steps First
      • Leaving Without a Plan: Prince Didn’t Leave a Will & Here’s Why You Should
    • April
      • How Your Legal and Financial Decisions Can Impact Your Marketing for the Better (or the Worse) In the Eyes of Your Prospective C
    • March
      • Avoid These 5 Common Start-up Legal Mistakes
      • Spring Cleaning For Your Legal and Financial Affairs
      • 5 Things Your Lawyer Wants You To Know Now That Your Parents
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