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...
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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...
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...
