by mthompson | Oct 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Your DBA Doesn’t Protect Your Business Name In California, a fictitious business name statement (often called a DBA, for “doing business as”) and a trademark do two different jobs. A DBA tells the public who is behind a business name. A trademark...
by mthompson | Oct 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
What Is QSBS, and Why Does Entity Choice Decide It? Qualified small business stock (QSBS) is stock in a domestic C corporation that can qualify for a federal capital gains exclusion under Internal Revenue Code Section 1202. For stock issued before or on July 4, 2025,...
by workhero | Sep 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
AI Drafting Tools Are Fast. Your Commas Still Need a Human. Today’s tip touched on how an em dash can quietly change who a clause covers or what it requires. An em dash, the long dash that looks like this — and reads like a small dramatic pause dropped mid...
by richard | Sep 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
Don’t be too quick to pick a delivery date. California’s default rules on business days, holidays, and breach may not match your deal. Know the difference. When Is “On Time” Actually Late? What California Law Says About Delivery Deadlines Don’t be...
by workhero | May 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Tesla fans, it’s time to get excited. After years of “Elon time” delays and speculation, we finally have a tangible sign that the second-generation Tesla Roadster is inching closer to reality. Tesla recently filed a new trademark application for a...
by workhero | May 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
A federal court just answered a question that millions of AI users probably never thought to ask: Can the things you tell your AI be used against you in court? The answer, at least for now, is yes. What Happened in the Heppner Case In United States v. Heppner, decided...
