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What is the most effective way of approaching change management to achieve business success?

On this episode of the Blackletter podcast, host Tom Dunlap continues his three-session interview with Terry Dohrmann, founder of the legal operating software company Litify. Terry discusses the obstacles that he faced to build and grow Litify. As the founder of a developing company, Terry has many experiences with change management for his organizational team as well as his potential client base. He shares the philosophies he developed regarding successful change management practices and how he navigated the tactical challenges involved in delivering technology products and services to a new market.

Listen in on this episode of the Black Letter Podcast to hear more about Terry’s business tactics. And don’t forget to join us on next week’s episode of The Black Letter podcast, where Terry shares his business advice for entrepreneurs, lawyers, and listeners seeking success in business.

Recently, Amazon.com was sued claiming it illegally used a California sex offender website to conduct background checks on job applicants. On this episode, Tom digs into the case and whether there are any state laws pertaining to using criminal records and sex offender registries before hiring.

Access to justice is the fair chance to secure your rights under the law. Under this basic principle, citizens should have equal access to the legal system. This includes initiatives and programs designed to provide legal services to people that may have difficulty obtaining legal advice and representation. In today's episode, Tom discusses how access to justice is provided in the United States and how to continue to increase awareness of access to justice.

What challenges are you willing to face to pursue your entrepreneurial aspirations in the tech industry?

On this episode of the Blackletter podcast, host Tom Dunlap begins his three-session interview with Terry Dohrmann, founder of the legal operating software company Litify. Terry’s company Litify has grown a lot since it started 6 years ago, but his journey of developing a tech company as a new entrepreneur didn’t come without its challenges. Listen to this episode to hear Terry share his story about transitioning from his role as a Salesforce tech employee to building his own tech company, and how he leveraged his prior knowledge and background to find new success in the tech sector. He explains the obstacles he experienced throughout his new entrepreneurial pursuits, and how he managed to fulfill his mission to modernize legal technology with Litify.

Be sure to tune back in to next week’s episode of The Black Letter podcast, to hear Terry discuss an issue he faced that taught him a valuable lesson in achieving business success.

The D.C. Circuit court recently heard lawsuits that challenged the constitutionality of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act’s anti-circumvention and anti-trafficking provisions. These provisions, restrict people’s ability to access, use, or even discuss copyrighted materials that they purchase. Listen to today's episode as Tom breaks down Dr. Green's and Dr. Huang's lawsuits, how they differ, and if they will be successful.

The unofficial end of summer is upon us. For many, Labor Day serves as a day off and a last chance to experience the best summer has to offer with pool parties, cookouts, parades and more. But why do most of us actually have the first Monday in September off from work? It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894 by President Grover Cleveland. Tune in as Tom goes into more detail on the history of Labor Day.

Can breaking free from traditional business practices and consistently promoting your brand be the keys to founding a successful company?

On this episode of the Blackletter podcast, host Tom Dunlap concludes his three-part interview with Erik Olson of Array Digital, Array Law, and Rival Digital. After founding a company of his own, Erik gained a lot of insight through his experiences finding success in the business world. So in this podcast episode, he provides his three most significant pieces of advice that he would give to other entrepreneurs starting a new business. He explains his reasoning behind each piece of guidance, including the advice to make pivots according to your business needs, question everything, and always promote yourself and your brand.

Tune in to this episode to hear Erik speak about his advice and the lessons he learned in founding his companies. Also, catch up on the other segments of Erik’s interview and additional podcast episodes available on the Blackletter website!

Building upon his winning legacy and personality, Olympic sprinter, Usain Bolt, has secured several trademarks for use with athletic gear, clothing, accessories, and other products. These trademarks include his name, the stylized initials “UB,” and Bolt’s signature celebratory pose.

The marks are protected for use across a broad selection of products, including sunglasses, sports bags, running shoes, sporting goods, games, hats, and more. The logo mark, along with the name and initial mark, protect Bolt’s ability to apply his identifying marks to lifestyle items as well as the athletic gear with which he is most closely associated.

How long does it take to register a trademark? As a trademark attorney, Tom is asked this question a lot, and the answer may surprise you. In this episode Tom discusses the timeline for completing a trademark as of June 2022.

What risks are worth taking to build your ideal business?

On this episode of the Blackletter podcast, host Tom Dunlap continues his three-segment interview with Erik Olson from Array Digital, Array Law, and Rival Digital. As a company founder, Erik Olson is no stranger to the trials and tribulations of the business world, especially for those just starting out. This week, Erik discusses his biggest business challenge: hiring his first employee and facing the potential risks necessary to expand his business from a one-person freelancing operation to an employing company. While the responsibility of hiring a full-time employee was a big undertaking, it was also a significant step towards building the business that he desired.

Listen to this episode to hear Erik speak about how he overcame his obstacle and took the risk necessary to make his vision a reality. And be sure to return for next week’s episode, where Erik will provide his key pieces of advice for entrepreneurs that he learned throughout his career.