You are obviously successful — an expert in your field. As you grow your business, how are you managing your legal issues? Are you ignoring them? Trying to “make do”…
Jonathan Granberry
Jonathan Granberry was a graphic artist (he would say graphic communicator) extraordinaire. In marked contrast to the plethora of amateur individuals and businesses which purport to design logos and marketing…
The Law of the Gun
Because of my extensive work with law enforcement officers (eventually culminating in my becoming one) and my training and experience as an FBI-certified firearms instructor, I am frequently asked for…
Justice Antonin Scalia: Rest in Peace
I was first exposed to Justice Scalia’s writings in, naturally, law school, but I will confess I have little recollection of those encounters because I had little framework within which…
Reducing Liability, Increasing Profitability
Now that we have all slept off the tryptophan from our Thanksgiving turkey, it is time to give a little thought to how your business will end 2015 and start…
Non-Competes Are Unenforceable? Really?
I hear it all the time from clients, and even other lawyers: “Non-competes are not enforceable in Alabama. They’re worthless.” Not so! It is true that by statute and public…
Please, Don’t Give Me Nightmares.
Probably the most common conversation I have with a new client goes something like this: Client: “I need create an LLC.” Me: “How do you know?” Client: “Know what?” Me:…
Friends Don’t Let Friends Use Online Legal Services
I had a meeting with a client recently — one of a thousand others just like it — where the client had attempted to use an online legal “firm” to…
The Thing Speaks for Itself!
Res Ipsa Loquitur /riyz ipsə low-kwə-tər/ n. Latin for “the thing speaks for itself.” Lawyers often shorten the doctrine to “res ipsa.” It is likely that you have never heard…
