Posted in: Social Media Compliance
If your bank or credit union uses social media, then you have to comply with the disclosure laws by including the official advertising sign like member FDIC or federally insured by the NCUA. As a social media lawyer that specializes in social media compliance for banks or social media compliance for credit unions, I’m here […]
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Does your bank or credit union use social media? If so, awesome! In today’s day and age, banks and credit unions need to use social media to promote their products, service and engage with their community. But there are serious financial laws and regulations that govern bank and credit union social media use. And if […]
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A lot of people wonder, how much does it cost to get a trademark? The answer is probably less than you think. When it comes to hiring an attorney, you normally thinking about shelling out thousands of dollars, mortgaging your house, selling your kids, whatever you got to do to kind of get things done. […]
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So you’re thinking about getting a trademark for your business and wondering, “Should I use one of those cheap online services like LegalZoom instead of paying a bunch of money for a trademark attorney?” The answer is maybe, but before you do consider this. From a business owner standpoint, I get it. We all want […]
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People ask a trademark attorney this question all the time: Can you get a trademark if someone else is using your name? The answer is maybe, just maybe. It depends upon a few things. Let’s talk about them. First, if someone else is already using your name, but they don’t have a registered trademark, then […]
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Let’s say that you are forming a new business, product, service, or tagline and want to protect it. You’ve probably heard you need a trademark to do that (and you’d be right!). So, as your friendly neighborhood trademark attorney, I’m here to tell you about the process for getting a trademark. Once you pick a […]
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One question I get asked as a trademark lawyer all the time is, “Ethan, if I own my business name or I own the domain name, don’t I own trademark rights?” And the answer is no, hard no. What do I mean by that? Let’s say that you open up a business in Florida and […]
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When it comes to running a business, every dollar matters. Trust me, I know. As a social media and trademark attorney, I run this law firm myself. So you’re probably thinking to yourself, “What is the value of having a trademark?” Meaning, “Is it going to be worth it to shell out a little bit […]
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So, you own or run a business. You must have a trademark over your name and logo, right? No? You don’t? What are you thinking?! As a trademark lawyer, I can imagine what you’re probably thinking: you’re thinking, “Why do I need a trademark? I’ve got a business I’m running, I’m making sales, making money. […]
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Facebook regulation is a hot topic in social media law in these days. Unless you have been living under a rock, Facebook has been your go-to social media source for posting pictures and connecting with your friends and family. And, if you are shaking your head thinking Nah, I’m an Instagram person, it shouldn’t surprise […]
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