http://www.mosterwynne.com/blog "Create Momentum" - Legal and Business Issues that Affect the Growth of Your Company Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:40:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en -------------------------------------------------------------------- A 5 Piece Presentation from the Minds of MWR Legal Compilations of an extensive interview conducted by Jason Myers Myth #1- Online Form Documents Make Incorporation Easy These days, many entrepreneurs hope to get their legal structures online for cheap or for free, without realizing the inherent risks involved. There are many considerations ... http://www.mosterwynne.com/blog/legal-practice-areas/corporate-services/business-start-up-myth-1.html ------------------------------------------------------------------ The world of media, marketing and business has changed dramatically over the past decade.  The breakup of the all-powerful information delivery systems from our past – think national newspapers and television networks –has significantly leveled the playing field for small businesses.  Now, a local business in Spokane, Washington (or Austin, ... http://www.mosterwynne.com/blog/legal-practice-areas/intellectual-property/the-effect-of-new-media-on-trademarks.html ............................................................................................................................. MWR Legal is proud to congratulate our friends, Austin locals Ray and Bertrand Sosa, on their nomination by Bloomberg Businessweek as two of the top social entrepreneurs in the country.  The brothers founded MPower Ventures in 2006 and continue to fuel its growth to the top of an underserved sector- ... http://www.mosterwynne.com/blog/breaking-news/congratulations-to-mpower-ventures.html By: Rick Ressler ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ When you decide that your business needs to raise money, and you decide to approach outside investors, there are some critical legal issues that you should be aware of.  After 32 years of legal experience and working on well over 100 private and public offerings, I have observed ... http://www.mosterwynne.com/blog/business-growth-counseling/five-considerations-when-raising-money.html By: Charles Moster Drifting snow, chiming bells, and rosy cheeks mark the beginning of our merry holiday season.  And many businesses anticipate the greatest holiday gift of all: the economic outlook has begun to turn rosy as well. Economists and CEOs alike foresee an increase in sales and a growth in capital ... http://www.mosterwynne.com/blog/legal-practice-areas/corporate-services/unwrapping-your-entrepreneurial-gift.html By Adam Frishman We are proud to announce that a radio musical written by the firm's Senior Partner Charles Moster will be featured this Sunday, September 13 at 11am on KUT's (90.5FM) The Best of Public Radio.  The one act radio musical is entitled "Taken: How will they be remembered?" and ... http://www.mosterwynne.com/blog/breaking-news/charles-moster-airs-on-the-best-of-public-radio-this-sunday-at-11am.html By Adam Frishman One of the most fascinating and controversial legal decisions in the field of intellectual property is coming to a computer near you!  Charles Moster, the firm’s Senior Partner and writer/composer of several radio musicals on NPR, is releasing his latest on August 31st.  It is about the life ... http://www.mosterwynne.com/blog/legal-practice-areas/intellectual-property/theyre-singing-about-patents.html By Matt Burr Trademarks are used to protect a name, word, or symbol that is used for the purpose of identifying the source of goods or services.  Many economists have shown the direct relationship between the increasing importance of branding and the value of securing your IP - a lesson that ... http://www.mosterwynne.com/blog/legal-practice-areas/intellectual-property/a-trademark-with-eight-legs.html By Shari Wynne Health care - and who pays for it - remains an important topic for business owners. Recent legislation will require employers to pay for 65% of separated employees’ health care continuation payment for a prescribed period.  Previously, employers were required to keep separated employees on their health care ... http://www.mosterwynne.com/blog/legal-practice-areas/corporate-services/removing-the-sting-of-cobra-health-care.html By Charles Moster Bankruptcy is not a process that should be feared by the American people – or by General Motors.  Sometimes it acts as a grim reaper.  Sometimes it has the power of the Phoenix allowing failed businesses to rise from their ashes.  But always it is the great equalizer ... http://www.mosterwynne.com/blog/legal-practice-areas/bankruptcy-reorganization/gm-bankruptcy-to-fear-or-not-to-fear.html