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Demand Notes and Deadlines in South Carolina
In South Carolina, old debts do not age gracefully. At some point, the law steps in and says enough. That is especially true with promissory notes that never specify when they must be repaid. What Counts as a Demand Note in South Carolina South Carolina’s Commercial Code defines a negotiable instrument

Type II Preliminary Agreements are Not Agreements to Agree
Over the past decade, a subsect of contract law has been developing in Delaware regarding Type II agreements. You may be asking, what in the world is

What Can I Actually Register with a Trademark: Slogans, Logos, and Names, Oh My!
Question: What do McDonald’s, Google, and Beyoncé all have in common? Answer: They all own some of the most recognizable and valuable registered trademarks

Making Sure Your Business Doesn’t Collapse If Your Bank Does
Last Friday, Silicon Valley Bank – which was, at the time, among the country’s 20 largest commercial banks – fell victim to a bank run

When to Hire A TM Attorney: Your Likeness Has More Value Than You Think
One of the most common mistakes we see are clients waiting until a conflict arises with their brand name or likeness before reaching out. At

Maybe We DO Talk About Bruno?
Recent NLRB Decision Significantly Limits Employers’ Use of Confidentiality and Non-Disparagement Clauses in Severance Agreements The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued an important

The Right to Privacy in South Carolina
Recently, the South Carolina Supreme Court struck down the state’s Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act (the “Act”), finding that it violates a woman’s