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Understanding the Trademark Application Process: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you’re a business owner looking to protect your brand, applying for a trademark is an essential step. A trademark is a symbol, word, or other identifier that distinguishes your products or services from others in the marketplace. Securing a trademark grants you exclusive rights to use that mark, helping you prevent competitors from using…
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Different Flavors of Property Disputes in Tennessee
Property disputes are a common occurrence in Tennessee, particularly as the state experiences growth and development. Property disputes can arise between neighbors, between homeowners and developers, and between landowners and the government, among others. In many cases, these disputes can be resolved through negotiation and mediation, but when this is not possible, the parties may…
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Dealing with New-Home Construction Defects
Residential construction defects can be a significant issue for homeowners in Tennessee. Defects can range from minor cosmetic issues to major structural problems that can impact the safety and value of a property. When a homeowner experiences a construction defect, they have several potential remedies available to them under Tennessee state law. First and foremost,…
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Spooky Conversations in October – Talking About Prenups
My wife and I celebrated our 11th wedding anniversary this month. October must be a popular month for weddings because I worked on three different prenuptial agreements during the month. There’s no doubt about it; discussing a prenup is bound to feel awkward. For some, even bringing the topic up feels scary. I get that.…
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Business Planning – Begin with the End in Mind
One of the most important things to consider when starting a business is how will it end. No one expects conflict when a business relationship ends, otherwise, they wouldn’t be going into business with those partners in in the first place. But the reality is, not all businesses are successful, and even the successful ones…
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The Black Crowes, Twitter, Elon Musk, and the Law of Remedies
In May 1992, the Black Crowes reached the top of the charts signing “all I want is a remedy!” Now Twitter is singing it to the Delaware Chancery Court. The Merger (or lack thereof) Last April, Musk revealed that he acquired a 9% stake in Twitter and quickly followed with a bid to buy the…
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My Top 3 Lessons from 3 Years of Law School
I recently completed law school and thought I should take a moment to reflect on what I learned. However, I didn’t want to catalog a play-by-play of all of law school (and I doubt you’d want to read it). So, I figured that I should record the top three things I learned. The three most…