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What does ‘Pro Hac Vice’ Mean and How is it Applied in a Legal Context?
Pro Hac Vice literally translates to “for this occasion only”, which is an apt description of its legal meaning, which is that an attorney who is not licensed in a...
Frost Bank in San Antonio Encounters Patent Lawsuit
Frost Bank in San Antonio has been served recently with a patent infringement lawsuit by company Lupercal LLC. The lawsuit identifies Dallas as Lupercal’s place of business, yet there is...
Understanding Contracts: How do Security Interests work?
Last Updated: No update. New article. Contracts are at the heart of business. At their simplest, contracts are the formalized agreement between two (or more) parties spelling out what each...
Now More Than Ever: The Importance of Protecting Your Business from Email Based Phishing Attacks
Since its advent in 1971, email quickly became a staple of communication and collaboration in both business and personal settings. In fact, there are over 4.04 billion email users worldwide...
Why a Pandemic Might Just be the Perfect Time to Start a Company (probably an LLC!)
The U.S. unemployment rate is at its highest rate since the Great Depression with roughly 36 million Americans now without work Even people who are still employed face increased worries...
Tips for Casual Dining & Formal Restaurants: How to Reopen During COVID-19 and Generate Revenue
Many people are eager to be able to return to dining out at their favorite restaurants once the restrictions brought about by the current COVID-19 pandemic are lifted. According to...
™ vs. ® – The difference between them.
Next to most logos or brand names, you can find either a ™ or a ®. Obviously, they must have some significance, but what is the difference between the two...
The “B” Word: How to use Bankruptcy to your advantage
Last Updated: No update. New article. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues on, more and more people are looking at a solution once thought unthinkable: bankruptcy. While bankruptcy has had a...
Don’t be a General Partner! (Not Even by Accident)
A partnership is the most basic and perhaps the oldest type of business formation, and quite simply the easiest to enter into. In fact, it is so easy to enter...
COVID-19: Does Your Business Need a Waiver or Release for Customers and/or Employees?
Last Updated: No update. New article. The short answer is … it’s doubtful a waiver or release will protect your business from liability, unless you’re creating/following guidelines, enforcing guidelines, documenting...
A Tax Lawyer Weighs In On COVID-19 Stimulus Payment
The CARES Act/COVID-19 mean there are new considerations when it comes to taxes this year… Are the $1,200 stimulus checks taxable? Will recipients have to repay that money at some...
Stay in the Game- Part 2
Don, Ian and Larry are returning to ESPN Radio on 5/7/2020 @ 3 pm! L4SB is remaining focused on getting Small Businesses through the COVID-19 Crisis. This is an updated...