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Substance Over Form: Why a Privacy Policy Needs to be Customized

If you scroll to the bottom of most websites, you will probably see the link to a privacy policy. What exactly is a privacy policy, and do you need one for your business? If you have a privacy policy, is it up to date with your business’ data practices and compliant...

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Why Privacy Policies Should be at the Top of Your To-Do List

You have probably seen the website pop ups, “do you accept these cookies?” or even heard California and the EU have created privacy laws. Why should your company care about privacy when you are not based in Europe or California? The Laws Probably Apply...

No Bad Stats: Debunking Myths About Black students with Dr. Ivory Toldson

EmergeCounsel has a long standing and close relationship with A+ Colorado, an organization focusing on the evaluation and advocacy for district-level decisions, policies, and approaches to impact student achievement primarily in Denver Public Schools. Our very own...

Why Innovative Companies Do Not Use Descriptive Brands

Recently, I was looking at the names of “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” in FastCompany magazine (March/April 2021) and noticed something. Almost every one had an arbitrary (not related to the good or service e.g. Apple for computers) or fanciful (made up like...

Why Trademarks Matter – And How To Get Yours – “The Quiet Light” with Joe Valley

Podcast Summary: EmergeCounsel's founding attorney Steve Weigler and Joe Valley with "The Quiet Light" Podcast discuss why trademarks matter and how to get them. Clicking the link above you will access the full episode, transcription of podcast, and more information...

American Bar Association: GPSolo eReport

The American Bar Association has an installment for their GPSolo eReport column featuring introductions of their new Division members. Up this month was our very own Steve Weigler; see what he had to say by clicking the link below: American Bar Association GPSolo...

Protecting Your Brand – “Where Beauty Meets Brains” Episode 161 with Jodi Katz

Podcast Summary Jodi states it best, "Steve Weigler is a mastermind when it comes to protecting your brand. After many entrepreneurial pursuits of his own, he’s come to understand more than just the legal side of building a business, giving him a unique perspective...