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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Your brand is your identity—make sure it’s legally yours! In this post, we cover the essential steps to protect your business name, logo, and content from copycats. From trademarks to contracts, learn how to safeguard your brand so you can grow with confidence, knowing your hard work is legally protected and truly yours.
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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 […]
Picture this: you’re a service provider that offers a very specific service for people. For this example, let’s pretend that you’re a makeup artist. Your client comes to your studio, gets their beautiful makeup service for a special event, leaves your studio singing your praises and even posts about how great you are on Instagram. […]
Want to hear something crazy but totally legal? Without the right policies in place and used correctly in your business, someone can buy your offer (whether it’s a product or service), use it, benefit from it and THEN ask their bank to take their money back and return it to their account. Sounds absolutely absurd, […]
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. […]
YOU DID IT! You started a business, which means you can now work for yourself and your life is finally stressfree… right?! If you’re currently a business owner, you probably just laughed out loud. Because while owningyour own business can be fun and exciting, there’s a whole other level of responsibility thatcomes along with it. […]
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 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 […]
As a lawyer with the goal of helping you ensure that your website is 100% legal, it’s my duty to make sure you know what exactly is required on your website as a business owner that’s selling products and services. If you’ve been in business for any amount of time, you’ve probably heard all sorts […]
If you’re a business owner, you’re probably no stranger to the idea of passive income. It’s a hot topic on social media and has honestly become a bit of a buzzword that people either love or hate. Because of this, let me first explain what I mean by “passive income” before I get into the […]
Did you know that if your website is missing a privacy policy you could potentially be fined up to $2,500+ per visitor to your site?! As a business owner, I’m sure the LAST thing you want is to pay even more money to the government… right? I know I don’t! This is why it’s so […]
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).
