PB and J with a Side of Tax Deductions
What Tax Deductions Have to do with Your PB and J? I've just returned from out of town and my refrigerator looks "empty." It's got a door full of condiments and a random assortment of possibly (probably) expired salad dressings that I don't really ever use...
Nutmeg, the iPhone of the 1600’s, Is Still Making Law Today
While You’re Searching for the “Must Have” Gift . . .Have You Considered Nutmeg? Nutmeg is the spice of the holiday season. We taste it in our spinach, sprinkle it on top of our eggnog, and its unique aroma fills the house when we use it in our baked goods. Nutmeg was...
Holiday Cheers Without Legal Fears
Do Your Best To Keep Legal Troubles Off the Menu At Your Business Holiday Gatherings This time of year means holiday parties. Your business-sponsored holiday parties can bring you and your business colleagues together and boost morale for your workers. Unfortunately,...
Why Acquiring Brands Like Twinkies is Better Than Hording Them
Hording Twinkies Might Fill Your Pantry, but Acquiring Brands Like Twinkies Could Fill Your Bank Account By now, the thought probably has crossed your mind to horde a bunch of Twinkies. That is if you can still find them on the shelf after the mad rush awhile back. ...
Why Your Trademark’s Sound is as Important as Its Looks
Beauty May Be in the Eye of the Beholder, But Your Trademark Could Be in the Ear of the Listener Many of us will be eating pecans one way or another tomorrow. It seems to be a staple of our Thanksgiving holiday—pecan pie, candied pecans, pecans mixed in sweet potato...
How is your business like two of the most recognized brands in the world?
McDonald’s serves 68 million people in 119 countries. Starbuck’s changed the world by reinventing the way we drink coffee. You may think you have nothing in common with these instantly recognized companies, but you’d be wrong. While you may not sell burgers, fries, or...
Can You Deduct Your Turkey Day Travel Expenses?
Business Deduction or Personal Expense? I’m looking forward to one of my favorite holidays—Thanksgiving, a day of seemingly endless eating and self-induced “food coma” naps. From my Southern mom-in-law’s homemade cornbread stuffing to my best friend’s family recipe...
Why LegalZoom is Like a Tomato?
Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable? And what does it have to do with LegalZoom? As summer has drawn to a close so has the tomato season. At a recent cookout someone asked the question: “Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable?” One of our guests smugly declares a tomato is...
How Halloween Candy Could Affect Your Commercial Lease
Just in time for Halloween: The terrifying tale of how a business owner’s rights were determined by things like Halloween candy and canned tuna. An important option in your commercial lease is the “exclusive use” provision. This provision is an agreement by the...