by Creative Genius Law | Uncategorized
After all this chat we’ve had about unpaid interns, I had to address one more thing. What is the difference between unpaid interns and volunteers? The short answer is that, if you run a for-profit business you cannot have volunteers. All of that unpaid intern...
by Creative Genius Law | Uncategorized
There really is a method to my madness. I know that as a small biz owner you are probably in need of cheap free labor. Recent cases have changed the intern game, probably forever. Here is the scoop…. Fox Searchlight re: Black Swan June 11- A couple of interns who...
by Creative Genius Law | Uncategorized
Hopefully, if you read yesterday’s post you are pretty clear on what an unpaid intern is and is not. Now, I want to give the quick + dirty on additional ways to C.Y.A. and create a great experience for you and the future intern. The golden rules of...
by Creative Genius Law | Legal Planning For Growth, Uncategorized
A few weeks ago, I led a twitter chat on the legalities of hiring unpaid interns. It was a timely discussion since: (1) it’s officially summer and everyone likes to bring the young folks in for free help and (2) there have been a couple of pretty hot unpaid...
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Have you heard that Pharrell Williams is being sued by Black Eyed Peas band member, will.i.am? Well, peeps. That’s not true. How do I know? I happen to have a nerdy obsession with trademark law and a clear understanding of the process. Other media reported this...
by Creative Genius Law | Legal Planning For Growth, Uncategorized
Most creative entrepreneurs that I know are on the path to making their “craft” a full time business, but are either moonlighting, side hustling or working multiple businesses until they get there. Is this your story, too? As your clientele grows it will...
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This weekend, I had a blast presenting to a group of fellow bloggers at the Blogging While Brown conference, one of my signature workshops, “Got a Blog? Protect Your Brand in Cyberspace.” Ironically, blogger @nicolenewblack sent this tweet: ...
by Creative Genius Law | Uncategorized
How many times have you shopped with a small biz, only to receive an invoice including a line item for “PayPal,” which actually reflects a transaction fee that the business owner is charged for accepting payments through the PayPal platform? *slowly raises...
by Creative Genius Law | #GeniusLife, Uncategorized
We love our clients and think that you will too. This week, we introduce author Toni L. Coleman Carter… Please tell us about Toni L. Coleman Carter the author. When and how did you decide writing was a career path? Writing isn’t my career path. I’m...
by Creative Genius Law | #GeniusLife, Uncategorized
Please tell us about The MCB Project. What was your inspiration for it? Maya-Camille Broussard hosts The MCB Project , a web series documenting interior design projects inspired by pieces of art. In addition to web episodes, The MCB Project also has a blog that serves...