HEMLINES & HOLDINGS
Where brand protection meets the culture that builds brands.
This is where I write about the legal questions behind the creative decisions: naming a product line, protecting a collaboration, understanding what a trademark registration actually gives you (and what it doesn’t). Expect sharp takes, practical guidance, and the occasional deep cut on IP issues most founders don’t see coming.
Forty-Five Thousand Dollars
Three businesses in Charlotte changed their names due to trademark conflicts, with one of them making the change just days before opening. This article explores what a state business search checks, what it does not check, and how much clearance costs in comparison.
That Holiday Market Booth Contract Might Not Hold Your Spot, But It Could Hold Your Money
I reviewed three current agreements on this topic: the vendor contract for the Home for the Holidays Gift Market, the application for the City of Fairfax 2026 Downtown Holiday Market, and the agreement for the Fairfield Museum & History Center Holiday Pop-Up Market. Although these markets differ in focus and pricing, their structures are similar. Here is a summary of what they include and what you should verify before signing any agreement.
What Comes Down the River
Why I am developing a law practice centered on conscious fashion and beauty, and why it goes beyond just a business choice.
