
Understanding Trusts: A Simple Guide to an Essential Estate Planning Tool
Understanding how a trust works can make the estate planning process far less intimidating. Despite what many people think, the concept

What Is a Pour-Over Will and Why You Still Need One (Even If You Have a Trust)
Many people believe that once they create a trust, they no longer need a will, but that is not entirely true.

Celebrity-Owned Cosmetic Brands: Legal Realities
The Celebrity Cosmetic Craze When you step into a Sephora store today, the aisles are practically wallpapered with the faces of

How Florida Judges Address Problematic Noncompete Agreements
Florida businesses rely on noncompete agreements to protect what matters most: their customers, information, and goodwill. A properly drafted noncompete agreement

Who Are the Power Players in Music Catalog Sales?
This is an excerpt from the booklet “The Complete Guide to Music Catalog Sales” by Silvino Edward Díaz, Esq., music attorney

Foreign Owners Running U.S. Companies From Abroad
Managing a limited liability company (LLC) from abroad is not uncommon at all. Many foreign business owners can and do regularly

Shielding Yourself From Liability: How Courts Pierce the Corporate Veil, and How Bookkeeping Can Prevent It
Building a business is hard, yet fulfilling, work. Whether you own a limited liability company (LLC) or a corporation, your business

Did you receive an Office Action Notice from the USPTO? Read this.
One common reason a trademark application may be refused is Section 2(d) of the Lanham Act, which deals with the likelihood

What Artists Should Know About Selling Their Music Catalogs
The following is an excerpt from the book “The Music Catalog Sales Guide”, by Silvino E. Díaz, Esq. It’s a comprehensive

How to Strike a Music Catalog Deal
The following is an excerpt from the book “The Music Catalog Sales Guide”, by Silvino E. Díaz, Esq. It’s a comprehensive