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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Art is often collaborative, but it's easy to run afoul of copyright and trademark regulations. Before you start printing your next bestselling T-…
How to Get a Trademark for a Comic Book Superhero Character
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Copyright vs. EULA
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How to Sell a Percentage of an LLC
Your LLC is growing—that's great news! Now it's time to add new members to increase capital and new ideas to your business. Make sure you know how to…
Can Non-Profit Organizations Sell Tickets to a Concert?
Organizations are always finding creative ways to raise funds for their cause. From rock concerts to star-filled gala's, nonprofit ticket sales can…
How to File Taxes for an LLC Company
LLCs offer special protections and the most flexibility when it comes to tax treatment. However, improperly filed taxes can lead to audits and…
What Does LLC Mean on the End of a Company Name?
LLC, Limited, Ltd.—deciphering the alphabet soup of limited liability companies can be confusing. Check out this brief, but informative overview.
Do LLCs Maintain & Record Minutes?
Many business owners strive to be agile. Corporate formalities such as mandatory meetings and recording minutes can be contrary to this mission.…