What is your trademark? Trademarks play a vital role in distinguishing your business and its brand in the marketplace. They protect the unique elements that set your brand apart, including logos, slogans, names, and even specific colors. While trademarks provide significant value to businesses, their legal protection hinges on a critical concept: use in commerce. Unlike copyrights or patents, which are granted Read More

Concerns about the increasing use and accessibility of artificial intelligence (AI) are growing as businesses explore ways to integrate these tools into their operations. Questions surrounding the legality, ownership, and ethical use of AI often make headlines, leading many businesses into uncharted territory. For both B2B and B2C companies, there are plenty of ways to use AI that shouldn't negatively impact Read More

Botox injections are one of the most common simple “procedures” today, with many men and women opting to go to medspas or similar businesses to get them done. Botox is a non-surgical medical solution for reducing wrinkles, improving appearance, and treating specific medical conditions. The laws and regulations surrounding who can administer Botox injections are nuanced and vary significantly from one state to the Read More

Intellectual property isn’t just a means of protecting your creations—it’s an asset for your business. When these protections fall, your business loses value and exposes itself to risk from competitors on the market. One way your brand identity can be exposed is through trademarks becoming generic. A generic trademark is a mark that’s become so commonplace in association with whatever is it representing that legal Read More

What are your state’s laws surrounding the use of artificial intelligence? Are you aware of both the federal and state changes that have occurred in the last few months? We suspect many of you reading this aren’t able to confidently and comfortably answer either of those questions—and we get it. The use of AI has exploded over the last year, creating concern about how these AI models are trained and implemented. As Read More

As we continue to explore the legal risks and implications associated with modern “medspas” and other similar on-demand medical and medical-adjacent services, we want to address legal ownership and operation of IV bars. IV bars are a popular destination for those who are recovering from a night out, need a hydration boost, or are feeling low energy. These bars, often called “drip bars,” have popped up in cities Read More

Modern workplaces are marked with a variety of employment classifications. Sometimes it’s a challenge to properly classify your workers—are you hiring employees or independent contractors? While these are questions our corporate and business law attorneys are able to help you navigate, we want to dive further into another issue with bringing on contractors: Do those individuals own the intellectual property produced Read More

Due diligence is one of the (if not THE) most important stages of any Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) deal. This is where the lawyers are heavily involved, sifting through extensive paperwork, documentation, and elements of a business to verify the legality, efficacy, value, and structure of the deal. Working directly with an experienced M&A lawyer is paramount in securing peace of mind before moving forward Read More

Medical spas, commonly referred to as med spas, are becoming increasingly popular in the business world and in our communities. These ventures blend medical or medical-adjacent services with physical and mental wellbeing at an often lucrative rate. But, med spas must go through meticulous structuring processes to ensure they don’t fall into legal pitfalls that cripple profits and shutter businesses. Despite their Read More

Artificial intelligence is here. In fact, it's been here for decades in ways that you may not have even realized. This swiftly growing technology is opening up doors for growing businesses that have an eye toward the future of business. But, how does the increased availability of automation tools like AI chatbots and other services impact your business's future? Keeping up with these evolving technologies positions Read More