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River Braun, J.D.

Freelance writer

River Braun was a business attorney in California for over a decade, assisting entrepreneurs on issues such as incorporation, contract drafting and negotiation, trademarks and copyrights, and general operations matters. He has authored thousands of articles on legal and business topics, including patents, litigation, entity selection, and business law.

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Accounting for an S Corporation Shareholder Buyout

When an S corporation decides to buy a shareholder's shares of the company, they must follow strict Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations to…

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State Statute of Florida on Raffles and Charities

Charities in Florida often use raffles to raise funds for their causes. But before you start ordering those tickets, get the facts about holding…

How to Break an Irrevocable Trust

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What If the Executor of a Will Is Dead?

When the executor to an estate dies, another one must be chosen. Read on to learn how to have control over that process, rather than leaving the…

How to Legally Change a Name in Tennessee

Of all the things we get to choose in life, our name should be one of them. Changing your name legally in Tennessee is not a complicated process, but…

What Happens if No One Moves to Settle an Estate?

When a loved one dies, it can be hard to know what happens next. Funeral arrangements must be made, debts must be paid, and, ideally, assets are…

What Does "Your Estate" Mean When a Relative Has Passed Away?

When a loved one dies, everything they own makes up their "estate." Many factors go into how to divide up an estate. Read on to learn more about…

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What to do if you get a copyright infringement notice

As copyright infringement becomes more common, owners are becoming more aggressive in protecting their rights by issuing copyright infringement…

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Navigating Different Types of Patent Infringement

Do you have a patent and think someone is infringing on it? Or are you worried you may be infringing on someone else's patent? Read on to better…

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Tips for protecting your trade secrets

Adequately protecting trade secrets can mean the difference between the success and failure of your business.

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