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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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Virginia Laws Regarding Nonprofit Organizations

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Power of Attorney and Mental Illness

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Obtaining copyright protection for your work is easier than you might think. Check out these easy steps to register a design copyright.

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Creating a temporary power of attorney does not have to be a difficult and expensive undertaking. With a little care and a few simple steps, you can…

Copyright Laws and Video Games

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Questions on Corporation Bylaws

Are you forming a corporation? Corporate bylaws are the rules by which your company will operate. Do you know what's necessary to make them legal and…