We love a BO-GO as much as the next guy, but it’s important to understand the legal considerations around the advertising and promotions you provide your potential customers. These can be highly regulated and subject to various consumer protection laws.

Trellis’s copyright lawyer breaks down the various types of unique, exclusive rights that copyright owners can license for other’s use, and ways to protect their creative works.

New updates to the Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act went into effect on January 1, 2026.

The discussion around trademark rights often focuses on getting a registration. Many of us have shared a name, logo, or brand idea with a friend only to hear them say “you should trademark that!” in response. It’s not always bad advice. Of course the idea needs to be eligible for trademark protection , but assuming it is, a trademark registration is a powerful tool in building your intellectual property (“IP”) rights and protecting your brand.  Understanding your trademark ri

If your business uses an online subscription service, software, or other product platform, you likely have consented to another company’s terms and conditions or a Master Service Agreement (MSA). These are standard contracts that govern the relationship between you and the platform you’re using.  When you sign up, you typically have to click some language explaining you agree to these terms and conditions, but buried among the company’s legal terms and conditions, there may b

So, you’ve decided to open a storefront for your business. Congratulations! After you have found the perfect spot, it’s important to...

Many businesses may opt to charge a client an amount of money upon signing a contract, commonly called a retainer or deposit. But there are actually some nuances in the differences between these. Here, we will break down the difference between the two types of upfront payments to ensure you know what term is right for your business and why using the right word in your contracts matters.

“Real property” refers to any land, real estate, dwelling, or similar immovable property that a person may own, purchase, or occupy. The...

As your business grows, changes in your operations are bound to follow. Whether you're looking to pick up and move your business’s home...

Artificial Intelligence has rapidly become a topic of discussion and thus has unveiled fundamental legal questions regarding its integration into our society. With outputs of the tool intertwined with our human creations, how will copyright laws apply to these works?

The Power of Four Little Letters Often when discussing contracts, individuals will use the terms “void” and “voidable” interchangeably in...

Whether you’re a restaurant, fitness studio, or brick-and-mortar shop, it’s important to understand the licensing rules around the music you

Some of you may have heard about the law firm Paul Weiss caving to the Trump Administration. If you haven’t that’s ok too. There’s a lot...

A real estate attorney can be helpful not just when purchasing or selling a home or commercial space, but also with issues that may arise.

The answer is yes! Tattoos are considered original works of art and, as such, are protected under U.S. copyright law. Pursuant to...

As you’re putting together those business New Year’s resolutions  and to-dos, be sure to add ‘file your annual report to the list!...

As a small business employer, you wear many hats- including legal compliance. Staying up to date on all workers’ rights is important,...

This is part 3 in our contract clause series. See previous posts on “ boilerplate” language  and termination clauses .  In a contract for...

They’re those weird but common sections and phrases you often find at the bottom of your contract— the seemingly standardized text we...

It’s often overlooked when you’re making the agreement but it’s one of the first places you look when things aren’t going well: the...