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A Driving Force in the Industry Trademarks play a crucial role in the motorsports and automotive specialty equipment industries, extending far beyond simply identifying a brand. They are integral to brand building, revenue generation, and safeguarding intellectual...

How to Unlock the Power of Your Company’s Intellectual Property You May Not Even Know You Have A lot of small businesses are producing new ways of doing things and creating all kinds of materials and processes that they may not think about officially protecting but...

Before putting your small business on the market, taking the time to prepare legally can make or break your sale. Start by organizing your essential legal documents—this includes business licenses, formation documents, tax records, and a clear record of ownership....

Unless your clients have been living under a rock for the last 10-15 years, it is pretty safe to assume that most of your business clients are at least somewhat familiar with the importance of obtaining and protecting at least one good domain name for their website...

Forming a limited liability company (LLC) in California can be an excellent way for small business owners to limit personal liability while maintaining flexibility in management and taxation. Unlike corporations, which are governed by more rigid statutory structures...

In today’s world of online legal forms and AI-generated documents, it’s easy to be tempted by template contracts—especially when they’re free or low-cost. But when real money or the future of your business is on the line, using a contract that isn’t tailored to your...

In California contract law, the inclusion of a "No Third Party Beneficiaries" clause is often overlooked but plays a crucial role in safeguarding contracting parties from unintended obligations and legal exposure. This article explains the concept of third party...

In contract drafting, one of the most overlooked yet fundamental details is getting the legal name of the parties exactly right. It seems obvious, but it’s astonishing how often businesses omit crucial parts of their legal names—like “Inc.,” “LLC,” or “LLP”—or...

1. Force Majeure: When the Unexpected Happens in Your Business Contracts Force majeure clauses are common in business contracts, yet many small business owners may not fully understand their importance. Essentially, a force majeure clause protects parties from...