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How Trademark Registration Protects Against Unfair Competition

By | Published May 27, 2026 | Posted in Trademarks and Unfair Competition | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

When another company uses a confusingly similar logo, product design or brand identity to mislead consumers, the resulting harm can extend far beyond lost sales. Trademark infringement can damage a company’s reputation, dilute consumer trust and create costly confusion in the marketplace. Federal trademark protections give businesses legal remedies to stop deceptive practices.  The United Read More

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Fired Police Officer’s Lawsuit to Determine if At-Will Employment Agreement Applies

By | Published May 20, 2026 | Posted in Contract Law | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

While contracts are generally enforceable as written, there can be situations where terms within employment agreements are held to be invalid for public policy reasons. This issue sometimes comes up in relation to noncompete agreements that limit where a person can work after they leave their employer. There can also be other types of situations Read More

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The Steps Required to Obtain Trademark Protection

By | Published May 13, 2026 | Posted in trade secrets | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

A trademark is a visual and conceptual part of a company’s branding. When a trademark is properly registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), a company has the legal ability to prevent others from using that or similar marks in ways that could confuse consumers or dilute the company’s brand. Trademark registration Read More

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Arizona Bill Would Restrict Premature Franchise Terminations

By | Published May 6, 2026 | Posted in Business Law | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

Franchisees devote substantial time, money and effort into making their business a success. While each franchise agreement has its own unique elements, it is generally understood that these extensive contracts favor the franchisor. There have been cases in these relationships where large companies have pulled the plug on small business owners seemingly for no good Read More

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Arizona Court of Appeals Holds that Government Contractors Do Not Have to Abide By Cities’ Prevailing Wage Rules

By | Published April 29, 2026 | Posted in construction law | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

Anyone who has attempted to secure a government contract understands that they must follow a series of rules and procedures that do not apply to agreements between private parties. In some situations, it seems like one law contradicts another, forcing businesses to assess exactly what must be done to get the job they seek. Recently, Read More

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Tips for Preventing Family Loyalty From Interfering With Company Success

By | Published April 22, 2026 | Posted in Legal Issues for Family-Owned Businesses | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

A successful small business can be an important component of an individual’s legacy and may also contribute substantially to their family’s finances. In many cases, owners of closely held businesses want their organization to offer opportunities to their closest loved ones. Successful family businesses frequently employ workers from multiple generations, as well as members of Read More

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Addressing Business Succession Concerns When Assuming Leadership

By | Published April 15, 2026 | Posted in Business Succession | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

Accepting a new leadership role within an organization is a major career opportunity. The experience and title that come from that position can lead to even more lucrative opportunities in the future. Many successful organizations now specifically mandate that those in executive positions and other leadership roles engage in succession planning within a set period Read More

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Important Inclusions in Business Partnership Buy-Sell Agreements

By | Published April 8, 2026 | Posted in Partnership Agreements | Tagged Tags: , , , | Leave a comment

Buy-sell agreements are essential elements when two or more parties form a legal partnership. The contract established when people intend to start and operate a business together is strongest when it includes clear instructions for what occurs at the end of that working relationship. In scenarios where partners might later sell their interest to one Read More

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Creating a Joint Venture While Minimizing Financial Exposure

By | Published April 1, 2026 | Posted in Joint Ventures | Tagged Tags: , , , | Leave a comment

Joint ventures are distinct in several ways from business partnerships. Establishing a joint venture involves committing to the completion of a specific project with one or more outside parties. It is typically not meant to be an indefinite arrangement as a partnership might be. Instead, it is a collaborative effort to combine resources, knowledge and Read More

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How Companies Can Restructure Proactively to Position for Growth

By | Published February 11, 2026 | Posted in Business Law | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

Proactive restructuring means strategically redesigning a company’s organization, processes and agreements: not as a response to crisis, but as an investment in future potential. As companies scale up — adding more people, products and markets — they naturally encounter more complexity. Without foresight, this complexity can threaten hard-won momentum.  As startups mature, their informal, adaptable Read More

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Attorney Donald W. Hudspeth has more than twenty years’ experience practicing corporate and business law. Before attending law school, Mr. Hudspeth held a stock brokers license at the age of 21 and owned his own business at the age of 23. He was a business law professor at Arizona State University, West Campus, and has conducted classes and seminars for a number of higher institutions and organizations. Mr. Hudspeth has published two books on law and is the founder of the radio programs Law on the Edge and Law Talk.

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