Blackletter

In this episode, Tom Dunlap is joined by Dubs Herschlip, a seasoned expert in estate planning, with over two decades of experience. Dubs brings a unique blend of legal expertise and personal understanding, having navigated the estate planning process firsthand. He shares practical insights and invaluable advice illustrating the importance of careful estate planning.

Discover the five key tests to determine whether a living trust or a will is the right choice for you. From considerations like property outside your home state to the presence of permanent dependents, Dubs provides a comprehensive checklist to guide your estate planning decisions.

Join us as we explore essential tips for end-of-life planning and estate management. Whether you're new to estate planning or seeking to refine your approach, this episode offers invaluable advice to help you make informed decisions.

The Blackletter Podcast is a podcast for CEOs, Corporate Counsel, & Entrepreneurs. Each episode explores topics regarding business and law. Join host Tom Dunlap as he speaks with special guests and thought leaders across various professional fields. Their discussions during the interview focus around timely information, insights they’ve gained, and lessons they’ve learned through their experiences.

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Don’t have a disciplined attention span? Or just want to keep up with brief in-the-news topics and bits of information? The Blackletter Podcast also does short weekly episodes that are only minutes long, called Monday Morning Minutes!

Do you think you or someone you know would be a great guest on The Blackletter Podcast? We often feature thought leaders, clients, and other business owners discussing their experiences and how business and the law intersect. If so, fill out a contact form here!

In this episode, Tom Dunlap offers valuable insights for aspiring business owners looking to make a strategic move. Delving into the pivotal decision of whether to opt for an equity or asset purchase, Tom breaks down the advantages and potential pitfalls of each option. Discover why, more often than not, an asset purchase might be the wiser choice, providing a clean slate and protecting you from inheriting the seller's historical liabilities. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the factors to consider and the questions to ask your lawyer before taking the plunge into business acquisition. Don't miss this essential advice for a seamless transition into entrepreneurship.

In this episode, Tom Dunlap takes us on a fascinating journey into the world of de-extinction. Exploring the controversial realm of bringing extinct species back to life through genetic material, Tom raises thought-provoking questions about the legal and ethical implications surrounding this cutting-edge science. Tom also touches on biopiracy and bioprospecting, addressing the rights to genetic material from both the original source and the newly created organism. He highlights the significant challenges faced by science, as well as the legal, ethical, and environmental considerations involved in resurrecting extinct species. How would you handle the complexities surrounding a de-extinct creature, such as a woolly mammoth?

Join the Blackletter podcast this week, where host Tom Dunlap explores how personal life-changing experiences can lead to intense lessons in life and law. Tom sits down with his law partner and special guest Dubs Herschlip, a partner of Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig who offers a unique perspective on end of life law.

The passing of a loved one can be an intense experience, where peacefulness and compassion is of the utmost importance. Dubs advises listeners on how managing assets beforehand can help families avoid unnecessary stress and challenges during this sensitive time. Dubs has personal knowledge on the importance of compassion and patience in end of life legal situations, and shares a story of his own life-changing experience that led him to this specialized area. 

This enlightening episode expands on a variety of topics related to end of life matters. Dubs shares his expertise on various areas including: 

• Assets and beneficiaries
• Information regarding environmental burials
• Legal advice for estate state planning

So listen in on this intense episode to gain the knowledge and advice from a lawyer with experience and expertise on end of life law!

The Blackletter Podcast is a podcast for CEOs, Corporate Counsel, & Entrepreneurs. Each episode explores topics regarding business and law. Join host Tom Dunlap as he speaks with special guests and thought leaders across various professional fields. Their discussions during the interview focus around timely information, insights they’ve gained, and lessons they’ve learned through their experiences.

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Don’t have a disciplined attention span? Or just want to keep up with brief in-the-news topics and bits of information? The Blackletter Podcast also does short weekly episodes that are only minutes long, called Monday Morning Minutes!

Do you think you or someone you know would be a great guest on The Blackletter Podcast? We often feature thought leaders, clients, and other business owners discussing their experiences and how business and the law intersect. If so, fill out a contact form here!

In an age where our digital footprints linger indefinitely, discover how this right, rooted in the EU's GDPR, allows individuals to request the removal of inaccurate or irrelevant information from search engines and websites. Tom Dunlap explores the delicate balance between personal privacy and the public's right to information, as well as the challenges faced by data controllers. Join us as we navigate the complexities of this evolving legal landscape and ponder its global implications. Tune in for a thought-provoking exploration of the Right to Be Forgotten and its impact on our digital world.

In this episode, host Tom Dunlap explores the intricate world of underwater salvage law. He discusses the conventions guiding salvage efforts, the complexities of balancing salvor rights with the interests of nations and original owners, and highlights the famous "ship of gold" case involving the SS Central America. The case showcases the legal battles over ownership of treasures found in sunken ships and underscores the multifaceted nature of underwater salvage law.

Step into the world of intellectual property and patent monetization with the Blackletter Podcast. In this episode, host Thomas Dunlap welcomes back Anthony Brown, an expert from Tech Search, to delve into the intricacies of patent ownership and enforcement.

Throughout the conversation, Anthony shares his wealth of experience in the field, recounting tales from the early '80s when computer technology was at its nascent stage. He brings to light both stories of failure and success, including one where he transformed the life of a widow.

The core of the episode revolves around distilled wisdom for patent owners and potential sellers. Tony's advice takes center stage:

1. Do Your Homework and Find a Good Attorney
2. Build a Strong Patent Portfolio
3. Write Patents in Understandable Language

Explore a wealth of valuable insights for both patent owners and enthusiasts in this captivating episode of the Blackletter Podcast. Discover practical advice, engaging anecdotes, and even a dash of literary appreciation.

Join host Tom Dunlap in another enlightening episode as he discusses the intriguing topics of bioprospecting and biopiracy. He explores the distinction between these practices, with bioprospecting involving the ethical search for beneficial biological resources and biopiracy encompassing the unauthorized exploitation of such resources without proper credit or consent. Tom shares prominent examples like the basmati rice patent dispute between the US and India, as well as instances involving turmeric, the neem tree, and other resources. He highlights the legal framework, including the Convention on Biological Diversity, which seeks to ensure fair benefits sharing and prior informed consent. Tune in to hear Tom's thoughts on the need for a balanced approach that respects traditional knowledge while promoting innovation in our globalized world.

Join Tom Dunlap as he delves into the fascinating world of micronations—tiny, self-declared independent countries often existing in legal gray areas. Exploring the concept of micronations as symbolic gestures, protests, or declarations of sovereignty, Tom introduces listeners to notable examples like the Republic of Molossia, Hutt River Province, and the Conch Republic.

However, the highlight of this episode is the riveting tale of the Principality of Sealand. Tom recounts how a British man named Roy Bates declared an abandoned sea fort off the coast of England as the independent Principality of Sealand, complete with its own prince. Legal battles and dramatic incidents ensued, revealing the intricate dynamics between these micronations and established countries.

In this thought-provoking episode, listeners gain insight into the world of micronations, learning about their quirky origins, legal complexities, and the surprising impact they can have on people's lives. So, tune in for an intriguing exploration of these small yet captivating self-proclaimed countries."

What important lessons can be learned from patent lawsuits?

On the Blackletter podcast this week, host Tom Dunlap is joined again by guest Anthony Brown, a former lawyer and President of Cascades Ventures, as they continue his three-episode interview series. Anthony is a patent monetization expert who has joined the show to discuss his insights on patent litigation.

On this episode, Anthony shares stories from his career on the patent litigation front, including one of his initial significant cases involving patent infringement claims, bankruptcy proceedings, supreme court appeals, and more. He discusses what he learned through the experience and how the publicity surrounding the case helped launch his company. Anthony also discusses one of his early patent cases involving undivided ownership interest between an inventor and the widow of the other inventor. He shares the steps he took to help the widow earn money from the invention, enabling him to acquire the rights to the patent.

Check out this episode to hear more about Anthony's career experiences with patent monetization. And tune in for the final segment in this interview series of The Blackletter Podcast, where Anthony tells listeners about the three crucial pieces of information they should know before engaging in patent monetization.