Blackletter

Employment Law

Tom Dunlap speaks with Phil Schwartz and David Ludwig, attorneys for Dunlap Bennett and Ludwig, about the employer side of the law.  They discuss how to deal with terminations, 1099s and what you need to know as an employer who employs people.

Business Start Up

Tom Dunlap speaks with Roy Morris and Justin Banford, attorneys for Dunlap Bennett and Ludwig, about the challenges in starting a business.  They discuss everything from buying, selling and funding a business.

The Alcohol Biz

Tom Dunlap speaks with Scott Harris of Catoctin Creek Distilling, Chris Suarez of Bear Chase Brewing and Matt Hagerman of Lost Rhino Brewing about the challenges in starting an alcohol focused business.  They discuss everything from ABC licenses to trademark wars to challenges during start up.

Business Litigation

Tom Dunlap speaks with David Ludwig and Laura Seferian, attorneys for Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, about business litigation, what are disputes and how to resolve them.

Trademark Adventures in Starting a Brewery

Tom Dunlap speaks with David Ludwig, Cailey Afualo and Alex Butterman, attorneys for Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, about trademarks, Cailey’s pursuit of opening a brewery and owning the name of the brewery and the beer.  We did a trademark search report on her brewing company, American Bully Brewing and we did a trademark search report on her first beer that her and her husband are making; Roosevelt Imperial Stout. The search turned up some interesting stuff.  We thought we'd share with our listeners today: what a trademark is, how a trademark search works, and what the trademark process is.