Jul 31, 2018
Contract Tip: Attorneys Fees
The notion of the concept of “attorneys fees” sounds so self-serving coming from the fingertips of this small business lawyer. The thing is, if a contract has a fair-and-balanced “attorneys...
Author: Larry Donahue
Larry Donahue is a managing member of the firm, with 30-years of experience as an attorney with a focus on Internet law, intellectual property, corporate law, and contracts. Larry leads the firm's Internet sales efforts. He is licensed in the states of Illinois and New Mexico, as well as at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Jul 21, 2018
The “Simple Contract”
If I earned a nickel every time someone asked me to provide a “simple contract,” I would be a rich man indeed. The problem is, when most people think of...
Jul 16, 2018
Invalid Contracts Can Cost Your Business
Back in the day, many deals were made based on nothing more than a handshake. While you may still do business with a friend or family member without drawing up...
Jul 1, 2018
What’s a Trademark: Word, logo or slogan, or all the above?
What Elements of a Trademark Should be Trademarked? Look at the two trademarks below. The first is from HomeSchool ThinkTank (a former client of ours), and the second is our...
Jun 25, 2018
IHOP is Now IHOB: Can it Work for Me?
IHOP versus IHOb IHOP recently pulled off a major marketing gimmick with their name change to “IHOb.” The change has drawn criticism from many, but it certainly got people talking....
Jun 15, 2018
How to Publish Anonymously Under a Pen Name
Not every budding author has the clout or penmanship of a Dr. Seuss, George Orwell or even Robert Galbraith, but many authors like the three mentioned, do want to write...
Jun 7, 2018
Fiduciary Responsibility & Company Sponsored Retirement Plans
Introduction: At L4SB, we’re blessed to have many great clients in many industries. Some of our clients serve the business-to-business market, just as L4SB does. When appropriate, we may permit...
Jun 2, 2018
Business Entertainment and the TCJA
Congress recently passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Most people know that the TCJA was the biggest tax overhaul in about 40 years. Some provisions of the TCJA...
May 28, 2018
The Contract: Details are Important
Let’s say your business is expanding quickly and you are looking to hire a new employee. You are busy managing the day-to-day, so you don’t really have time to interview....
May 15, 2018
Can Existing Companies be Made Anonymous?
If you have an existing company, is it possible to “make it anonymous” by removing ownership information that is listed online or made available by the Secretary of State? The...
May 12, 2018
What is a DBA?
What is a DBA? A DBA stands for “doing business as“, and can be referred to as a “trade name” or “fictitious name” for a company, partnership or sole proprietorship....
Apr 23, 2018
What is Consideration in Contract Law?
In previous blog articles, we talked about Exceptions That Can Void A Contract and How to Get Out of a Contract. Both of these articles touch on a very important...