I lost count of the time number of times I heard, “But why do I need a lawyer?” or “If you use this product you won’t need a lawyer.” And the silent response in my brain has always been the same: “YES, YOU NEED A REAL LAWYER.” But now is time to say mea culpa,…
Recently a Chinese court issued yet another blow to the notion that your brand is protected worldwide once you file a trademark in your home country. Let me tell you the story. Have you ever heard of Michael Jordan? Yes, that world-renowned basketball player who won a gazillion rings in the ‘80s and ‘90s and…
A phrase that is often over-used is “going pro.” I lost count of the many times that I read articles telling me to organize my office, have a set schedule, blog consistently, and then I can show that I have gone pro. Well, guess what. The fact that I show up every day means that…
Last week I had the pleasure to speak to Darilyn from DAQS Group regarding the top five taxes you need to think about when investing in the U.S. If you are thinking about investing in the U.S. and want to avoid getting an unexpected tax bill click on the link below to learn more…
For those of you that know me, you know I am a self-proclaimed tax geek. I love taxes! There, I said it. I love tax law just as much as chocolate. (Okay, there are times when I love it more than chocolate, but shhhh – don’t tell anyone. There is no reason to increase my…