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8 Potential Legal Problems in Esports

Mar 11, 2020 Adam Blaier, Esq.

A team of esports players sitting at a table competing in an esports competition.

Back when video games first rolled out in homes all over the world, multiplayer gaming was severely limited. With the introduction of the internet and online multiplayer capabilities, people could compete in massive competitions involving dozens or even hundreds of players. As a result of this global competition and interconnectivity, the esports industry was born.

Are DIY Legal Services Helpful or Harmful?

Mar 5, 2020 Adam Blaier, Esq.

A miniature statue of lady justice holding scales in front of a stack of legal books. DIY legal.

Companies like LegalZoom, Rocket Lawyer, Mama Bear, and ZenBusiness promise fast and inexpensive access to legal forms. They cut out the “middleman”—in this case, an attorney—to keep costs down. These DIY legal services allow people to do everything from filing for divorce to creating a will to incorporating a business. But do these companies do more harm than good?

What You Need to Do Before Selling Nutraceuticals on Amazon

Feb 28, 2020 Adam Blaier, Esq.

Vegetables laying on a table with a spoonful of nutraceutical pills in a spoon.

Americans are looking for ways to be healthier, and dietary supplements play a big role in that pursuit. A recent survey conducted by the Council for Responsible Nutrition found that 77% of adults take some type of dietary supplement on a regular basis. Over time, Amazon has become an attractive marketplace for supplements, including nutraceuticals. In fact, a search for “nutraceuticals” currently brings up over 2,000 results on Amazon.

Should I Give A Startup Employee Equity?

Feb 24, 2020 Adam Blaier, Esq.

startup employees celebrating equity value

To give or not to give employee equity, that is the question. One of the first issues startups deal with is how they plan on compensating key personnel. For startups with limited funds, there may not be many options.

6 Benefits of Using an LLC

Feb 17, 2020 Adam Blaier, Esq.

A limited liability company operation agreement with pen on a table

One of the biggest concerns for any business is protecting its principals as well as its assets—and keeping personal and business assets separate is paramount. Forming a legal entity is one of the best ways to create a separation of personal and business assets.

Why You Need Website Terms and Conditions

Feb 10, 2020 Adam Blaier, Esq.

website agreements including terms and conditions

If you’ve ever visited a website, you’ve likely seen a link to the company’s website agreements. The links usually exist at the bottom of the page and provide information about what information the company collects, how they will use it, and the terms governing the use of the website. With the recent passage of California’s CCPA law, more and more attention is being focused on consumer privacy. This means it’s more important than ever to take online privacy seriously. But what does this mean? Are you required to have website agreements and if so, what should they include?