Last week, we posted the first entry in the primer on trust dispute litigation. Trusts are a powerful tool for estate planning, but they can be confusing not only to the settlor (the person who creates the trust) but to the...
To some, trust are exotic legal instruments that carry with them little or no meaning. As Portland trust dispute attorney, I certainly see some complex trust instruments. Some are much more simple. But the concept itself doesn't have to be...
It is astonishing how many trademarks you come across in the course of a day. Just start counting each trademark you see or hear when you leave the house and feel free to stop when you hit 1000 (which most will get to by the time they arrive at work). As a...
While shopping I found myself reading the store’s “Return and Exchange” policy. As a Portland business lawyer, I often advise clients on the many reasons to have and display a Return and Exchange Policy. Some retailers used it to market...