Category Archives: Business and Entertainment Law
Why Aren’t There Any Smoke Shops in Myrtle Beach?
If you have walked through downtown Myrtle Beach lately, you might be wondering, “Where did all the smoke shops go?” If you want to buy a vape, a pipe, or even CBD products, you won’t find them in the downtown area, because the City of…
3 Tips for a business plan that properly adjusts to recessions
It’s easy to feel confident about going into business when the economy is doing great, but economic downturns make even the most savviest investors start to second-guess themselves. Whether you have already started the process of beginning a company or have just started thinking of…
Ip lawsuits – protect your intellectual property rights
Some of the more high-profile IP lawsuits in recent years demonstrate the sticky intellectual property issues that could affect any business – not just mega-corporations like Jack Daniels or Disney. Even with the most careful planning, IP lawsuits may be unavoidable for some companies –…
What is music law?
What is “music law?” If you are a musician, you probably want to get paying gigs, record your music, and make a profit from your performances and recordings. What you may not have considered is that every step of the process involves other people or…
Frivolous lawsuits against small businesses in sc
Are you a small business owner? Along with marketing, staffing, payroll, stocking the shelves or supply room, and what seems like a thousand other worries and headaches, you may also find that your business can be severely damaged or even shut down by frivolous lawsuits.…
Can i sue for breach of contract? why “a handshake, a look in the eye, and a personal relationship” are not enough
If you loan money to someone with a verbal agreement that they will repay the loan with interest, can you sue for breach of contract when they stop making payments? If there is a “meeting of the minds” and some evidence of the verbal agreement,…
When frauds pad their pockets, your business lends the stuffing
Your small business is not just your passion, but your livelihood. That doesn’t matter to scammers, whose livelihood . Credit card fraud is on the rise, and your business could be first in line to bear responsibility. The costs of fraud stack up quickly and…
What is a trademark?
If you have a business and a product to sell, you may already understand the importance of branding. Trademarks are one way to create a brand, making them a critical part of any long-term marketing plan. How do potential customers know that a product is…
Five steps to evict your tenant
If an unsolvable problem occurs between you and your tenant, you may be inclined to evict them. Evicting a tenant can be a frustrating and costly process, following these steps may make the process a little easier. 1. Have a valid reason to evict You…
What musicians need to know about copyright
You’ve created a song you absolutely love and cannot wait to share it with the world. However, before you upload it to Soundcloud or release a video on YouTube, it’s important to know just how protected you are as a creator. Here are a few…