Serna Legal Services Blog

Purchasing a small business might be a fascinating prospect.

Trademarks are critical for protecting your brand and ensuring you can identify and differentiate from competitors.

Buying and selling a business already has so much on the line, and many pieces need to fall into place.

Partnerships are a strategic tool for growth and innovation in any business setting.

The FWPA provides protections for freelancers who provide services or products in Illinois or who work for a hiring entity located in IL.

Establishing and running a small business is an exciting adventure, but it can also be very challenging...

Expanding your business is an exciting milestone - many business owners dream of getting to that point.

Launching a startup is a thrilling yet terrifying journey fraught with many challenges, from designing business models to setting up...

A Services Agreement is a legal agreement between a service provider and its customers that outlines the terms and conditions of the...

Are you planning to share your business's confidential information? If yes - make sure you and the other party receiving access to that...

Are you planning on buying or selling a business? Follow these 5 Steps to Ensure the Safety of Your Sale or Purchase! Make sure to sign...

What is a copyright? A copyright is a type of intellectual property law that protects original works of authorships such as poetry,...

Are you familiar with patents? What are they and what do they do for your business? Well, here's a brief, high-level explanation of what...

A privacy policy on your website is a legal document informing users about how you collect and handle their personal data, who you share...

Illinois business owners, do you know if Illinois requires your business to be incorporated as a Professional Limited Liability Company...

With a legal entity comes great responsibility! As the shareholder/member (i.e. owner) of your legal entity, it’s up to you to ensure...

As corporate lawyers, we work closely with business owners who want to start their business in the United States or entrepreneurs who...

Every business has certain information that gives it a competitive advantage in the marketplace. This information as very valuable, so it...

Your business’s name and logo are valuable intellectual property that reflect your business’s brand. Ideally, you want your business name...

If you decide that incorporation is the right step for your business, there are certain steps required to create a legal entity in...