What Does Due Diligence Cover When Buying a Business?
Due diligence when buying a business means reading contracts, records, and liabilities before you commit. Here is what to request and what the findings change.
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Who Owns the IP Your Employees and Contractors Create?
Default ownership rules differ for copyrights, inventions, and trademarks. Here is who owns what without a signed agreement, and how to close the gaps.
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Does Registering a Business Name Protect It as a Trademark?
No. Forming an LLC, filing a DBA or buying a domain reserves a name for one narrow purpose. Trademark rights come from use and a USPTO filing, not the state.
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EB-3 vs EB-2: Which Green Card Category Should You File In?
EB-2 needs an advanced degree or exceptional ability; EB-3 needs less. The Visa Bulletin, not prestige, often decides which is the faster line.
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What Happens If a Buyer Backs Out of a Real Estate Contract?
Backing out inside a contingency costs nothing. Backing out after the deadlines can cost the deposit or more. Here is what the contract and the law allow.
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What Is a Blanket L Petition and Who Can Use It?
A blanket L petition lets large multinational groups send managers and specialists to the U.S. through the consulate, without a new USCIS petition each time.