Anyone that sells a popular product, whether a piece of gear or innovative clothing item, has or could potentially discover counterfeits of that product being sold by others. Generally, this won’t happen until a certain popularity or exposure threshold is reached and is more likely to occur, and be a...
Business Law & Contracts
Breweries looking for an Attorney? Merithew Law attends Great American Beer Festival:
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...
Crowdfunding Comes to North Carolina
It’s a brave new world in the arena of raising money for your startup or established business. Crowdfunding is hitting the web, and it is already available to North Carolina businesses, with even more opportunities coming over the next few months. Below is a summary of the new crowdfunding laws...
3 Terms To Negotiate In Your Next Commercial Lease
Renting a first (or next) office space can be an stressful time in the life of a small business owner. You survey your options, decide on a budget and location, and then your landlord’s attorney sends you a long, incomprehensible lease form with a list of terms, and would like your signature...
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...
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...
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...
Business Entity Liability Protection and Keeping It
In previous blog articles, I have discussed measures outdoor recreation and adventure companies can properly maintain their business and activities to not only protect their clientele, but also their business, and personal assets (here and here). Here, I will discuss how proper management of one’s business entity itself can further...
LLCs versus S Corporations
Overview Business entities are used and important for a number of reasons, primarily for tax opportunities or benefits and limiting personal liability. Currently, the two most popular business entities for small, privately owned businesses are Limited Liability Companies (LLC) and S Corporations, wherein a closely held corporation makes a valid...
