It’s a pretty well known fact that if you have a website, then at the bare minimum you need to include a copyright notice in the footer of that site. Any website developer or designer will tell you this and even if you’re new to the online world, it’s a pretty common thing to know. […]
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As a business owner, you wear a LOT of hats and you have to learn to juggle many different aspects of business. From creating and selling your products and services, to providing customer service, to creating binge-worthy content, it’s a tough job. But what makes it even more tough is when you make certain legal […]
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Trademark mistakes can cost small business owners big time—whether it’s picking a name that’s already taken or skipping protection altogether. In this post, we cover the top trademark missteps entrepreneurs make and how to avoid them, so you can protect your brand, stay compliant, and build a business that’s legally yours from the start.
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As a business owner, you’re probably already aware of some of the most common legalities thatyour business needs. Things like your LLC filing, trademarking, privacy policies, contracts and terms and conditionsare commonly known items that you might already have in place. (Psst: if you don’t already have those things in place, I’ve made most of […]
As a service provider, you’re probably well aware that you need to have client contracts. Contracts are truly the backbone for a business and keep things running smoothly and efficiently with all client relationships. Without having them in place, things can get real fuzzy, real fast and that’s just something you don’t have time for! […]
One of the most asked questions in my DM’s is: how can I LEGALLY use testimonials and reviews that I receive from clients? And it’s a great question because as a business owner, you probably already know that social proof is one of the best ways to generate sales. Potential clients or customers want to […]
As a business owner, there are so many different legal things to implement and it can be so tricky to know which ones apply to you and which ones don’t. Here at The Boutique Lawer, we aim to make the sometimes daunting legal world more approachable with tons of value packed content and resources so […]
As a lawyer that specializes in legal compliance in the online business world through trademarking and contracts, you hear me talk a lot about having a legally compliant website. Many times I notice that business owners will start their business, file their LLC, create a pretty website with little to no legalities included and start […]
As a lawyer who has spent the last 13 years suing companies and defending them, you can imagine how much I preach the importance of having proper legal documentation set up to business owners and service providers for success. And I know… you might be thinking that sounds like a total snooze fest, but I’m […]
If I was a betting person, I would easily bet you a LOT of money that you can’t scroll your social media feeds each day without seeing someone dancing to a trending audio. It’s a normal thing these days and I personally think we have 2020 to thank for that. What once started as an […]
One of my biggest icks as a lawyer is people copying and pasting contracts from Google… or even worse, not having contracts for their business at all. 🥴 Contracts are an absolute necessity in your business for a variety of reasons and failing to set up legit contracts can result in a lot of wasted […]
Your Instagram and TikTok feeds are full of them… The people showcasing their OOTD’s, day in the life and Amazon hauls. They share their favorite recipes, what they picked up at Target today and their current go-to Starbucks order. You either hate ‘em… or love ‘em. Or there’s a chance you ARE one of them. […]
When you’re running your own business, it’s easy and tempting to bend the rules you worked hard to create and say “just this once” in the name of accommodating your clients. Maybe they ask to pay later or add more scope to the project or want to jump on a quick call outside of your […]
Hi, I’m Amber Gilormo!
I believe legal protection shouldn’t be determined by how many years you’ve been in business or how much revenue you’ve earned. All creatives deserve to seamlessly operate their business knowing they’re legally covered. As a practicing attorney and three-time business owner, I understand how complicated and overwhelming the legal world can be. That’s why I created The Boutique Lawyer, an encouraging place where creatives can find legal contract templates that are easy to understand and exciting for clients to sign.
Have a business of your own?
Then you may need this! This guide breaks down 8 of the biggest legal landmines you could face when selling online so you know how to protect yourself (and your profits).
