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NFTs And Trademark Law

Posted by Amanda Butler Schley | Nov 10, 2024 | 0 Comments

The World Economic Forum (WEF) states that non-fungible token (NFT) adoption is transforming various industries – including financial services, consumer goods, and gaming. However, the WEF also notes that there are still many future challenges to consider.

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AI-Generated Material And IP Protection Standards

Posted by Amanda Butler Schley | Nov 03, 2024 | 0 Comments

According to CompTIA Community, one-third of all law firms are already using artificial intelligence in some way – including AI-generated material. Generative AI is proving particularly useful in marketing applications, and professionals in this field use AI-generated material for social media, websites, and various advertisements.

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Taylor Swift's Brilliant Legal Maneuver

Posted by Amanda Butler Schley | Oct 24, 2024 | 0 Comments

In the world of copyright law, Taylor Swift's decision to re-record her earlier albums—famously branded as "Taylor's Version," is the legal equivalent of "checkmate" to her arch nemesis Scooter Braun. After Braun famously acquired her record label Big Machine Records and all of Taylor's prior mas...

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Lawyer Vs. Real Estate Agent In FSBO

Posted by Amanda Butler Schley | Sep 09, 2024 | 0 Comments

Whether your business needs a new location or is ready to expand, you may find available properties that are listed as for sale by owner (FSBO). If you are in the business of flipping houses, your next prospect may be FSBO. Dealing with this type of sale often raises the question of hiring a real estate lawyer vs. real estate agent.

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SAFEs Vs. Convertible Notes

Posted by Amanda Butler Schley | Aug 06, 2024 | 0 Comments

Entrepreneurs often rely on funding from outside sources in order to get their business started. While you may think of traditional methods such as equity rounds, selling shares of stock, or getting a startup loan from a bank, these can have significant drawbacks. From requirements to pay back th...

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Considering Investing in a Franchise? Join Amanda Butler Schley and Camille Terk of Terk Consulting as they discuss the basics.

Posted by Amanda Butler Schley | Jul 24, 2024 | 0 Comments

Excited to sit down (virtually) with Camille Terk, one of New Orlean's most savvy business advisors and owner of Terk Consulting, LLC, to discuss the basics of franchises.  Camille Terk founded Terk Consulting, LLC in 2005 while she was still earning her MBA at the Freeman School of Business at T...

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Intent To Use Trademark Vs. Use In Commerce

Posted by Amanda Butler Schley | Jul 14, 2024 | 0 Comments

Entrepreneurs seeking to solidify brand identity and secure their position in a competitive marketplace often wish to take proactive measures to secure the maximum protections for their trademark intellectual property (IP) rights. In some circumstances, they may even wish to initiate the process ...

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Guide To Term Sheets

Posted by Amanda Butler Schley | Jun 30, 2024 | 0 Comments

A term sheet is a non-binding document outlining essential terms for a prospective contract. Commonly used in venture capital and similar business financing, term sheets help to establish clear expectations and ensure that all parties to a contract under consideration share an understanding of timelines, payment amounts, and the duties and responsibilities each party will assume once the contract has been signed.

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Lizzo's Legal Defense with Amanda Butler Schley and Megan Kelley

Posted by Amanda Butler Schley | Jun 26, 2024 | 0 Comments

In this episode of "Pop Your Biz," Amanda Butler Schley speaks with Megan Kelley, an Associate at Business Law Group about Lizzo’s defense strategy in her current legal battle with former members of her dance team. Megan brings a wealth of knowledge in legal strategies and defense mechanisms, contributing significantly to the discussion on high-profile legal defenses in the entertainment industry.

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