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Protecting Your Intellectual Property In the Age of NFTs
IP theft is prevalent in the industry.
Have a Great Invention? Here’s How to Patent It
The basics of what you can patent, and how.
Do You Have to Claim NFTs on Your Tax Return?
If you made a profit selling NFTs, the IRS is going to want their cut.
Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Cryptocurrency Gains?
If you think you can hide your crypto assets from the IRS, think again.
10 of the Strangest Motorcycle Laws By: Brandi Ivy
Some of these seem to be old laws that nobody got around to rescinding, and that few people are aware of, let alone follow. Others make you wonder, “Why do people have to be told this is a bad idea?”
The CDC Has Relaxed COVID Protocols on Cruise Ships
Here's what changes have come to cruise ship travel.
How to Prevent Discrimination in the Workplace
In order to ensure that your company treats all of its employees fairly and legally, it is important that your HR department understands discrimination laws and has a strong policy in place to comply with them.
Learning to Live With a Disability
While it may feel like your life is over, that is not the case. Yes, the life as you knew it before may become drastically different going forward. However, there are many people with disabilities who go on to lead very successful lives.
Don’t Sign That Employment Contract Without Checking These 8 Things
To avoid signing a bad deal in your eagerness, don’t sign an employment contract without first checking these eight things.
The Toll of Toxic Work Environments on Your Mental Health
I learned the hard way about how serious the toll can be on your mental health when you feel trapped in a toxic work environment, and I will never forget the feeling of relief I had when I stepped out of that building for the last time.
Guide to LGBTQ+ Estate Planning
Special considerations for LGBTQ+ individuals to protect their assets.
Processing Grief While Executing an Estate
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things we have to experience, and yet we all go through it. It can be even more difficult if you are processing your grief while simultaneously being the executor of the deceased’s estate.
Safety Tips For Biking In Difficult Weather Conditions
Riding in extreme weather conditions such as strong rain and snow can be dangerous, and potentially result in a deadly accident. But while it’s advisable to avoid riding in these conditions, sometimes riders have no choice.
PTO, Vacation, Sick Leave: What’s the Difference?
When designing a time off plan, companies must decide whether to implement separate sick leave and vacation policies, or combine them into a PTO policy.