January 10, 2017 / by Larry Donahue / Document and Contracts / 0 comments
In my years working as a Trust Officer, my clients would ask how often they needed to review and update their “estate plan”. For the wealthiest of that group, an estate plan could include a revocable trust, a Last Will and Testament, powers of attorney, a charitable trust, a family trust, a right to die […]
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Exhibiting Prudence May Save Your Business
February 28, 2017 / by Larry Donahue / Business Tips / 2 comments
Yesterday, the topic of prudence could not leave my mind. You see, my wife called me at work because she just had to pass on the shocking gossip she had just heard about a local asian cuisine restaurant. She was told, by a friend of hers, that this friend had another friend, who is the […]
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Proper Copyright Licensing is Important
February 14, 2017 / by Larry Donahue / Intellectual Property / 0 comments
Driving to work the other day, I happened to find myself driving behind the truck you see above. Apparently owned (or contracted) by an exterminating company called Manzano Pest Management of Albuquerque, NM. What caught my eye, was the clever little cartoon of the stone-age character pounding little critters with his hammer. Very appropriate for […]
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The Art (and Work) of Branding
January 11, 2017 / by Larry Donahue / Intellectual Property / 0 comments
Back in July 2016, I published an article entitled Clever Business Names, after having a strong reaction to a business named “Curl Up & Dye”. Like that previous article, my adventures on the road brings me to touch on the concept of branding, and how that relates to naming and trademarks. Branding: What’s in a […]
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What is an Estate Plan?
January 10, 2017 / by Larry Donahue / Document and Contracts / 0 comments
In my years working as a Trust Officer, my clients would ask how often they needed to review and update their “estate plan”. For the wealthiest of that group, an estate plan could include a revocable trust, a Last Will and Testament, powers of attorney, a charitable trust, a family trust, a right to die […]
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Bad Review Lawsuit
November 8, 2016 / by Larry Donahue / Dispute Resolution / 1 comment
Can you sue over a bad review of your business? More importantly, should you? What you need to know about a bad review lawsuit.
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5 Essential Small Business Expenses
September 22, 2016 / by Larry Donahue / Business Tips / 0 comments
5 Essential Small Business Expenses your business might have overlooked. Is your small business forgetting one of these?
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5 Simple Small Business Marketing Secrets
August 17, 2016 / by Larry Donahue / Business Tips / 0 comments
Give your small business a boost with our Small Business Marketing Secrets. Find out the fast (and legal) way to craft a Small Business Marketing campaign.
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Clever Business Names
July 14, 2016 / by Larry Donahue / Intellectual Property
Are you looking for a business name but not sure where to start? Here are some legal tips on coming up with Clever Business Names.
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Can You Trademark the Word Trademark?
June 30, 2016 / by David Ferrance / Intellectual Property / 0 comments
Can you trademark the word trademark? Or would the USPTO deny such an application? Looking to trademark the word trademark is not a simple endeavor…
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The Ivory Tower of Business
April 7, 2016 / by Larry Donahue / Business Tips / 0 comments
Escaping The Ivory Tower of Business: Ditching the Corner office, revamping culture and taking your business to the next level. What are the most expensive words in business?
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