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The perils of public-generated content
There is a well-known phrase known to businesses relying on the internet to help drive marketing and sales: “Content is king.” That phrase has expanded, in the wake of businesses […]
Caution: You’ve been hacked — and sued
The newest legal challenge on the horizon for businesses may be the rise of what is known as “The Copyright Troll.” Copyright Trolls are generally companies formed by attorneys whose […]
Moving on up — and out
Some of you may have noticed that our firm has not published a new column in a few weeks now. The reason for this is that we were engaged in […]
Clash of the tax and retail titans
Since I counsel a lot of online businesses, including online retailers, I am often asked about the sales tax implications of online sales. Generally speaking, the answer is pretty easy: […]
Pay now — or pay more later
Generally speaking, the old adage “you get what you pay for” holds true. While we may find the super deal or bargain now and then, most often you are better […]
Business spring cleaning
A few days ago, a glorious 60 degree February day in Colorado allowed me to run outside in shorts and a short sleeved shirt. This brief respite from winter reminded […]
The zen of the brand-trademark balance
When talking about the advertising, marketing and sales of a business’s goods or services, business and legal texts will generally talk about brands or trademarks; or, if they do address […]
I paid for it, so I own it—right?
The scene is identical nearly every time: A website developer holds a website he designed for our prospective client hostage because of a dispute. “I paid for him to design […]
Is a win always a win?
Attorneys, in general, are a pretty competitive bunch. Most of us can be qualified as type A personalities (or at minimum, A-). A lot of successful business people fall into […]
