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...

Do you use email marketing within your small biz? Probably! Email marketing is extremely popular among small businesses because it is a...

New updates in the US Department of Labor overtime rules increase minimum salary requirements for overtime pay exemptions.

Under the FTC’s ban, employers will be prohibited from having workers sign non-compete agreements, among others.

This is a guest post from our talented admin and social media guru - Courtney Holliday. Social media can be both a gift and a curse for...

When considering forming a non-profit there is a lot to navigate and trying to read about the process can be dizzying. One of the most...

In today’s digital world, securing a registered trademark for your business should be a top priority. Although the trademark application...

Roses are red, Violets are blue, Trellis Legal can help florists be protected too! Okay, cheesy, we know. But ‘tis the season, right? In...

Trademarks and copyrights are often confused for one another but are very different legal tools with distinct purposes. It is important...

There are some truly special things you learn about small business owners after working with them for a while. In the Holliday spirit...

Our mission at Trellis is to provide access to small business legal assistance at various levels of support, including free. That’s why...

IMPORTANT UPDATE: ( As of December 28, 2024 ): This law and the enforcement of it is currently in litigation and pending before the US...

You may have heard the word ‘agritourism’ when it comes to having people on your farm for events. But what agritourism actually is (and...

Something about that back-to-school time makes us want to get organized. Wait, is it almost that time already? Maybe we buy a new pack of...

At Trellis, we absolutely love contracts. What’s not to love? They protect your work (and assets/money), help relationships run better,...

Did you know that Nike was originally called Blue Ribbon Sports? Or that Google was originally named Backrub? Seriously – Backrub it,...