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Posted on by Jeffrey O'Brien Posted in Blog, Business Law, Entrpreneurs, INCubation Center, Startups

Last week’s Department of Labor report showed a drop in the unemployment rate from 9.1% to 9.0% but the fewest number of jobs – 80,000 – added in four months.  The issue of job creation remains the primary focus of policy …

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Posted on by Jeffrey O'Brien Posted in Blog, Business Law, INCubation Center, intellectual property, Startups

One of the most often overlooked legal issues for startup businesses relates to intellectual property protection, more specifically, trademarks.  Not only can a registered trademark offer protection for your business’ brand identity, but it provides a new venture with a …

Startup Steps #7: Registering Trademarks Read More »

Posted on by Jeffrey O'Brien Posted in Blog, Business Law, INCubation Center

My Firm’s popular INCubation Briefing program series returns on March 10, 2011 with a program called “Risky Business: Effective Risk Management for Your Small Business.”  I’ll be giving my “Why the Heck Do You Need a Business Attorney”  presentation, and I …

INCubation Briefing – March 10, 2011 Read More »

Posted on by Jeffrey O'Brien Posted in Blog, INCubation Center, Law

Today I’m helping a good friend amend the Articles of Incorporation for his company.  My friend originally formed his corporation through LegalZoom.  You know LegalZoom?  It’s the canned forms service founded by one of O.J. Simpson’s defense attorneys.  The commercials …

Legal Zoom vs. The Business Lawyer: Read More »