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Foreign U.S. Trademark Applicants Now Need a Licensed U.S. Attorney
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) now requires foreign trademark filers to be represented by licensed U.S. attorneys—a... View Article
New Connecticut Budget Brings Significant Business Changes
More than 100 new laws went into effect in Connecticut on July 1, creating significant tax changes for state businesses,... View Article
Online Business Registration: North Dakota is Up and Running
It’s been a long time coming, but North Dakota’s new online business and licensing system, FirstStop, is now available for... View Article
Illinois Phases Out Its Franchise Tax
When you read the words “franchise tax,” you probably think about business franchises like McDonald’s and Subway. But in reality,... View Article
New Hiring Laws Across the US – Is Your Business Affected?
Whether you have a full HR department or do all the hiring yourself, it can be tough to stay on... View Article
More US Data Privacy Laws—Nevada Joins the Party
Navigating data privacy laws is quickly becoming the new normal for today’s business owners. Bills are popping up across the... View Article
Ongoing Concerns About Unofficial Hawaii Annual Business Report Solicitations
In the last 4 months, the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) issued multiple warnings about fraudulent notices... View Article
How Do You Like Them Apples? How the Trade War With China Impacts Washington’s Agriculture Industry
The US recently raised tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods, and China retaliated by raising tariffs on $60 billion... View Article
Recent SCOTUS Decisions on Trademark and Copyright Laws
In the past few months, the US Supreme Court has made several key decisions regarding copyright and trademark laws. Whether... View Article
501(c)(4) Organizations Are Back in the News With the Arrival of the New Gates Policy Initiative
Bill and Melinda Gates have started a new tax-exempt nonprofit called the Gates Policy Initiative, an organization separate from the... View Article