Do you know what a trademark is? Some legal terms can be confusing, and the differences between trademarks, patents, and copyrights can be unclear. Trademarks, patents, and copyrights are all distinct concepts within intellectual property, and they all serve different purposes. Let’s talk more about trademarks. Trademark Defined A trademark or service mark is a […]
Law++ Receives National Pro Bono Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Richard Bobholz Law Plus Plus richard@lawplusplus.com 919-912-9640 Law++ Receives National Pro Bono Award 2nd Place – Law Firms Under 20 Lawyers (DURHAM, N.C.) Dec. 14, 2015 – Law Plus Plus, a small business and litigation law firm based in Durham, N.C., is pleased to announce […]
ADA Explained Using Vampires
If vampires were real, their condition would probably be recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) because they cannot be exposed to sunlight and they cannot be seen in mirrors or on camera. ADA Rules Under the ADA, you are required to make “reasonable accommodations” for your employees that have disabilities, or become […]
End of Year Cleanup
Spring is a good season to clean your house or your office, but Winter is the season for cleaning up your inner workings of the business. Why? Because for most companies, December 31st marks the end of the fiscal year. This clean up process can help make sure you didn’t miss anything and gets you […]
What is a Stock Option?
What is a stock option? A stock option is a contract that gives a person the ability to purchase stock at a later date for a specified price. Typically these are used in investment or incentive scenarios as a way to allow the optionee to take advantage of any upside the company faces without having […]
Treatment of Startup Funds: LLC vs Corp
Sometimes a small concept can make a huge difference. Because of the difference between Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) and Corporations, the money you put in to start them is treated in very different ways. Overview of Corporations A corporation is a distinct legal entity from the owners. It was created to separate management from ownership […]
Law Plus Plus to Start 30 Companies in 30 Days
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Richard Bobholz Law Plus Plus richard@lawplusplus.com 919-912-9640 Law Plus Plus To Start 30 Companies in 30 Days 2nd Annual Pro Bono Project to Form 30 Companies (DURHAM, N.C.) Oct. 7, 2015 – Law Plus Plus, a small business firm based in Durham, N.C., is pleased to announce their […]
What is Form D?
Form D is a form that must be filed with the SEC anytime you solicit or accept investments from a third party and that investment is exempt from the SEC’s full filing requirements. For example, if you raise $1,000,000 from one investor who is an accredited investor, you likely won’t have to file the full […]
Maximizing the Value of Your Company
If you are ever planning on selling your company or seeking investments from third parties, you want to ensure that you’ll receive the highest valuation for your company as possible. To do that, here are a few tips to ensure your company has the highest perceived value possible: Organized A messy company is an undesirable […]
Partner Dispute
Every company is prone to a partner dispute. How can you handle those terrible conflicts that alter the nature of how you do business? Fortunately, you have many options. Partner Dispute A partner dispute is anytime two or more partners disagree to the point it harms the business. This can appear mild, but often is […]
Law Plus Plus Formed in Durham, NC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Richard Bobholz Managing Attorney Law Plus Plus richard@lawplusplus.com Law Plus Plus formed In Durham, NC Revolutionary New Law Firm Opens Its Doors (DURHAM, N.C.) Oct 2, 2015 – Law Plus Plus, a small and mid-sized business law firm based in Durham, North Carolina, is pleased to announce their revolutionary new design […]
Law Plus Plus To No Longer Honor Groupon Deals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Richard Bobholz Law Plus Plus richard@lawplusplus.com Law Plus Plus to no Longer Honor Groupon Deals Deals purchased after Sept 10, 2015 will not be honored (DURHAM, N.C.) Sept 17, 2015 – Law Plus Plus, a small business general counsel and litigation firm based in Durham, N.C., regretfully announces that it shall no […]