It has been an exciting month for us. Forrest has hit the ground in Fort Collins, focusing on developing and opening a Colorado branch of our Firm. With his new locale, the Firm will have access to a number of additional trade shows and industry leaders in niche areas we...
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Does Your Desired Business Name Already Exist?
Has your business picked and established a name, only to receive a cease and desist letter from a business claiming to already operate under or own rights to such a name/mark? Have you planned to use a name for your new business, but discovered that there are already other business(es)...
Startup Focus: Navigating the Trademark Process
Once you have decided to start your business, you may be wondering whether you should apply for a trademark to go along with your new venture. There are many benefits to registering a trademark for your startup, including an ability to use the mark to establish your unique brand and...
Does Someone Else Own Your Dream Domain?
There are a number of tasks to check off the list when you’re starting up your new business. You’ll want to have a preliminary business plan, with strategy, marketing, and financials laid out in a clear, concise form. You’ll want to make sure you create the correct entity for your...
Merithew Law Welcomes Jake Farrar
Merithew Law is proud to announce the addition of attorney Jake Farrar to the Firm. Jake is a California and North Carolina licensed attorney based here in Asheville, NC. He is originally from Tennessee and earned his Juris Doctorate from Vanderbilt Law School, with honors. While at Vanderbilt, Jake clerked...
Visits to Outdoor Recreation Conferences, OIA Rendezvous and Overland Expo
Just last week (October 3-9, 2014) I attended both Overland Expo 4×4 festival and parts of the Outdoor Recreation Industry (OIA) annual “Rendezvous” conference. Both were held in Asheville, recognized as an east coast hot spot for outdoor recreation and adventure activities and businesses. The Overland Expo, which has always...
Forrest Merithew Published in Capital Play Magazine
In October, Capital Play carried an article written by Forrest Merithew earlier this year. The article is below and linked to the original at Capital Play. Forgive Us Our Tresspasses A billionaire landowner in Northern California recently went to extreme lengths to prevent the public from accessing a private beach...
Understanding Different Kinds of Insurance Coverage and Application
Forrest P. Merithew, Attorney at Law, practices insurance coverage and defense, for businesses and individuals, in Asheville and Western North Carolina. If you have been notified of a potential claim against you or your business, he may be able to protect your rights and assets by tendering your insurance policy on...
Decreased Landowner Liability for Recreation and Greenway Access and Easements
Forrest P. Merithew, Attorney at Law, practices recreation law, along with a number of other traditional practices areas, which relate to the recreation and related gear industries. Forrest’s personal and professional experience in these areas allows him to understand the many challenges recreational companies and individuals face in the pursuit...
Negligence – Contributory versus Comparative
Forrest P. Merithew, Attorney at Law, has experience and primarily practices in the civil and commercial arena, including civil and commercial litigation. If you have been sued in a negligence matter, or other personal injury, toxic tort, or liability exposure case, or wish to proceed against another on the basis...
