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Checklist for starting a business
CHECKLIST FOR STARTING A BUSINESS Pick a name. Search the Trademark Office, the internet, social media, etc. to see if anyone else is using the name. You can also have a professional search done that will find all of the uses for you. Made-up words are the strongest...
Defamation
Introduction In the last two weeks, people have talked to me or written to me about at least four separate incidents concerning defamation. Importantly, if you are accusing someone of being dishonest, being a thief, doing something illegal, doing something sexual,...
Child Labor Laws: Have a child at home to help with the family business?
In Kentucky, children can work in their family businesses under fourteen years old. K.R.S. §339.210. Also, they can babysit or clean houses, have a paper route, cut grass, or work on a farm. Id. Otherwise, children must be fourteen years old to work. K.R.S. §339.230....
COVID-19 Guidance
Healthy at work guidance from Kentucky We have been watching the developments with COVID-19 and guidance in Kentucky. All businesses are advised to comply with Healthy at Work requirements. The minimum requirements for ALL businesses even essential ones can be...
Book a Telephonic Appointment
Julie Tennyson is booking telephonic appointments through the following website: https://marcumtennyson.cliogrow.com/book/kKiqW8yA1bA6HLxzk5Tfjg
Force Majeure in Contracts
Storms are Acts of God Ever wondered what force majeure is translated? Force majeure is literally "superior force." Many contracts including building contracts and supply of goods contracts have a force majeure paragraph. Usually, drafters put a list of things that...
Presentation slides
Thank you to everyone for attending the presentation at McCracken County Library. It focused heavily on copyrights. Also, I gave some information on patents, trademarks, and trade secrets. Click on slides here.
RUSTIC CHARM FARM® is now a Registered Trademark
RUSTIC CHARM FARM® Congratulations, Rustic Charm Farm®, on your registered trademark. Rustic Charm Farm® is located in Jackson, Kentucky. They raise goats and sell goat milk products. Check them out at https://www.rusticcharmfarm.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html...
J-Top UTV Products are Patented
J-Top now has patents on their UTV tops. If you want to put items in your UTV bed, use the J-Top UTV top. Here is a link to find more information on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/JTopUTVOutfitters/. Also, J-Top has some great videos showing their...
Holiday Burgers® now has a trademarked logo
Congratulations, Holiday Burgers® on getting your logo trademarked. Please visit them in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. For directions and menu, please visit the website: http://www.holidayburgers.com