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Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is no longer just a buzzword in tech circles… it’s transforming how governments enforce tax compliance. Agencies like the IRS (US), CRA (Canada), and HMRC (UK) are leveraging AI to detect discrepancies, uncover fraud, and scrutinize aggressive tax strategies at scale. For businesses of all sizes, this isn’t just a technolog...

There’s an old saying that “strangers are just friends you haven’t met yet,” and after decades of practicing law, I can tell you this isn’t just feel-good philosophy, it is sound business strategy. Every interaction you have, whether it’s with the barista at your morning coffee shop, a potential client or professional referral source at a networking eve...

A postnuptial agreement (sometimes called a postnuptial property settlement agreement or postnuptial property division agreement) is a formal agreement entered into during marriage in order to define each spouse’s property rights in the event of death or divorce. That is a broad definition.  Put another way, a postnuptial agreement is a contract, between a marr...

In the relentless hustle of modern business including my world, legal practice, there’s a dangerous trap that snares even the most ambitious professionals: confusing motion with progress. You know the type—the executive who fills every minute with meetings yet struggles to point to tangible results, or attorney who brags about working or billing 80 hours a week...

In the world of business , I’ve seen countless entrepreneurs and executives make decisions that were technically legal but strategically disastrous. The phrase “just because you can doesn’t mean you should” isn’t just philosophical wisdom—it’s practical business advice that can save your company from costly mistakes, damaged relationships, and long-te...

If your mark is descriptive and lacks secondary meaning, the Principal Register may not be an option. But there’s still a path to protection: the Supplemental Register. The USPTO maintains two federal trademark registers. The Principal Register offers full benefits, including presumptive nationwide rights, public notice of ownership, and the ability to bring sui...

Every decision carries an invisible weight that most professionals never fully grasp until it’s too late. When you agree to take on that additional client project, you’re simultaneously declining other opportunities such as developing your team’s skills or investing in better systems. When you commit to attending every networking event in town, you’re forgo...

In today’s digital-first world, trademarks are more visible—and vulnerable—than ever. Social-media platforms offer powerful brand exposure, but they also present new challenges for protecting your intellectual property. Username squatting is a growing issue. Someone may register your business name on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok before you do. While most pl...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the board, and the legal field is no exception. Clients today are increasingly turning to AI tools like ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and other generative platforms to assist with legal research or draft documents before bringing them to their attorneys. At first glance, this seems like a great way to sav...

I never know where I will find ideas or take inspiration from for my blog posts. Inspiration for this one came from an unlikely source, Taylor Swift. More specifically it was from something she said on her recent appearance on the New Heights podcast with Jason Kelce and her fiancé Travis Kelce. She was speaking to how she ignores most about what is written about ...