The Legal Babe® Podcast

If you're thinking about working with another business owner or influencer to cross-promote your business on another platform then you absolutely HAVE to listen to this episode before you enter into an agreement! I'll break down the key 8 clauses that you should have in these agreements and talk about what each of these clauses do to protect you and your business. How to File Your BOI Report Train...

Do I REALLY need everything in this contract?!?! "Is this clause REALLY necessary?" "This contract might scare my clients" "What do all these clauses mean" "Is there a way we can shorten this contract" I hear this ALL THE TIME from my clients! Contracts are there to protect YOU and your business, but people ask me all the time whether they can cut clauses from their contract so today I'm answering...

If you're planning on hosting an event in 2024 then you'll want to take a listen to which legal documents you should have in place. How to File Your BOI Report Training The Event Bundle Instagram Website

If you have a podcast or are planning on start a podcast then you HAVE to listen to this episode! I'll be talking about all of the legal things you should be thinking when you run your podcast. Links to Products: Podcast Speaker Agreement Disclaiming Language for Podcasts & Social Media Trademark Package Links to Podcast Episodes: Ep 39 | Why you should never skip out on a trademark search EP...

If you have a side hustle that your building, then this is the episode to listen to! I'll break down a step-by-step guide for the bare minimum legal to implement in your side hustle business. Ep 39 | Why you should never skip out on a trademark search EP 45 | What to look for in a trademark search USPTO’s Search Website Bundle (w/Privacy Policy) Product Bundle (w/Terms of Service) Terms of Use Ins...

There are ways you can use a trademarked name or logo without infringing on the registered trademark. There are a limited number of ways you can do this. In this episode I’ll go through all of the different exceptions to trademark use which fall under the “Fair Use” Doctrine. This is a great episode to listen to if you have a business that has a blog or provide services in which you are recommendi...

If you own an LLC or Corporation and you haven't filed your BOI Report yet, then you HAVE to listen to this episode! If you're planning on opening an LLC or Corporation this year, then you also HAVE to listen to this episode! This is a new federally required report that comes with over $500 a day fines if you don't file this. In this episode we'll discuss what the BOI Report is, the timing for whe...

On this episode of The Legal Babe Podcast I spoke with Ashley Gordon about her signature program, The Quantum Coaching Academy. This program is for all types of coaches to provide you with the tools and methodologies to take your coaching to the next level so you can become a world class coach. Check out the Academy: https://bit.ly/QuantumCoachingAcademy You can follow Ashley on Instagram: @thequa...

Today’s conversation is what you can do to protect your trademark now that you've received your full registration. This is something I’ve been wanting to address as I feel like more and more registrations are going through and people are curious how to now protect it. Even if you don't have your trademark registration YET, it's important to understand how to protect your intellectual property. Fre...

Thinking about doing one of those free online trademark searches? BEFORE YOU DO... Listen to this week's podcast episode! I talk all about trademark searches and what you really need to look out for. Get some key tips straight from an attorney's mouth. 👉🏼What is a trademark search? 👉🏼What are some of the key phrases to look out for 👉🏼Don't waste your time search for these few things 👉🏼When...

Did you know that having a solid contract in place can help prevent a lawsuit? In today's podcast I'm talking about how a solid contract can actually help you to avoid a lawsuit and what needs to be in your Client Agreements to really keep yourself protected. If you're looking for a freebie on what exactly needs to be in those client agreements, after listening to the episode head over to my free...

I'm SO excited to bring you this episode! I posted on my Instagram stories a few times to gather some common trademark questions from my audience and now I'm going to answer them! Some of the questions we got were: 👉🏼Does your LLC name have to be trademarked? 👉🏼Can anything be trademarked? 👉🏼What are the risks of not getting a trademark? 👉🏼Do I have to do one right away in my business? 👉...

Have you ever done a yoga class or jumped out of an airplane? If you answered "yes" then chances are you've signed a liability waiver! Liability Waivers are contracts (a document) that event goers sign that essential says that they agree that you are not liable for any injuries or harm that might occur when you attend an event. Today's podcast we're going to cover: 👉🏼What exactly a Liability Wai...

In this episode we talk about what a Release Agreement is and how you can use them in your small business. We will go over the top types of Release Agreements and Clauses and how they can protect your business from potential liability. Free Trademark Checklist: https://www.nataliepuglisi.com/free-trademark-checklist This week’s episode is sponsored by The Legal Babe Society. Get the legal support...

In this episode you’ll learn all about what licensing terms you are agreeing to when you sign up for a free service such as Canva. In this episode you’ll learn: The three types of Canva licenses that are granted whenever you're using the Canva platform and how you can use Canva appropriately without breaking any terms of Copyright laws. Free Trademark Checklist: https://www.nataliepuglisi.com/free...

In this episode you’ll learn about all the things to do with a trademark search. A trademark search is done independently by an attorney. There are times when you can do one on your own where you don't need an attorney. But there are times where you do need to hire an attorney to do one. In this episode you’ll learn: 3:38- What is a trademark search? 13:06- How to see if your trademark is eligible...

In this episode you’ll learn about Social Media handles and what to do if someone is already using your Social Media handle and a few tips and tricks to secure those Social Media handles or get them back for your business. In this episode you’ll learn: 6:20- How to get your Social Media handle if someone else is using it 9:42- This is why people get trademark registration 10:10- Another way you ca...

In this episode you’ll learn the three different parts of the Legal Wall. Try to think of legal as different sections of a wall that’s going to be protecting yourself and your business. You can do this step by step and it doesn’t matter what section you decided to do first. In this episode you’ll learn: 3:55- What is your business entity formation? 5:30- Second section of your wall is your Contrac...

In this episode you’ll learn about Patent Law and the different types of patent. Who should have a patent and how long can it take you to get your patent law. Patent Law is very unique and special, it requires you to pass a second bar called the Patent Bar which is a federal bar. In this episode you’ll learn: 6:25- What is Patent Law? 9:53- The two types of patent you can apply to 15:58- The diffe...

In this episode you’ll learn about registered agents. I will briefly talk about what that is and what it does for your business. Corporations and other types of businesses will be a registered agent for your business. You will need this in your business whether you are an LLC or a corporation. In this episode you’ll learn: 3:20- What does a registered agent really do? 4:55- The types of annuities...

In this episode you’ll learn about affiliates in your business, the things you need to think about when taking in affiliates, and for your programs and courses and the people taking your courses that will be repping it for you. In this episode you’ll learn: 6:00- There are some legal things to think about while doing affiliates in your business 8:40- How to keep track of payment and taxes 12:40 -W...

Non-Compete clauses and Non-Compete contracts are widely used in the online space, but are they actually enforceable? Find out in this week's episode what a non-compete clause is, whether or not you can include a non-compete clause in your contracts and whether to not they are enforceable. Is your business legally protected? If you can’t answer with a whole-heartedly “Yes!” then you need my Free L...

Filing for a trademark can be a tricky process to navigate, but do you have to be an LLC to file for a trademark or can you file as a sole-proprietor? This week we're going to be talking all about which type of business entity you should be when filing for a trademark. Is your business legally protected? If you can’t answer with a whole-heartedly “Yes!” then you need my Free Legal Checklist. I cre...

In this week's episode I gad the privilege of interviewing my dear friend and fellow bada^% business owner Katie Grimes. Katie is a dating coach and founder of the incredible Let Love In program. We talked about her business, our work together from a legal perspective and how legal can actually bring you a spiritual solution in your business. Katie's Info: Instagram: @kg.katiegrimes Website: www.k...

Despite what a lot of attorneys will tell you, there ARE ways that you can DIY the legal in your business. In this week's episode, I'm going to share with you all of the ways that you can control your own legal and implement them into your business without hiring an attorney. Is your business legally protected? If you can’t answer with a whole-heartedly “Yes!” then you need my Free Legal Checklist...