Episode 166: Protecting Yourself From Lawsuits with Rachel Brenke

You just got THE LETTER.

You found a great picture on Google and used it on your website. And now you're getting sued.

Or maybe you're the one who wants to litigate: a coach left your box, she's emailing all your members, and you want to drop the hammer.

What's your first step? Rachel has the answers in this episode.

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Contact:

https://rachelbrenke.com/

https://fitlegally.com/

https://connorsandbrenke.com/

Timeline:

3:00 – Introduction to Rachel Brenke.

7:44 – How Rachel manages life, business, and fitness.

9:20 – The legal specialties that fitness professionals need help with. 

11:24 – How can business owners protect their CrossFit gym’s brand?

19:44 – Should you be trademarking everything you make?

29:22 – How to handle with other employees and clients taking photos.

35:10 – Dealing with copyright transfers within your business.

37:20 – Using pictures from the internet on your website and in your business.

41:50 – How to handle someone pursuing legal action against you?

45:10 – What to do if a former employee steals your intellectual property?

54:40 – How to reach Rachel?