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Reputation vs. Retaliation: What to Do When a Bad Review Crosses the Legal Line
A single bad review can hurt your business, driving away customers and cutting profits. While most reviews are protected as free

Don’t Sign That NDA Yet: The Dirty Secrets Behind Confidentiality Agreements
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are standard in business, safeguarding sensitive data like trade secrets, client lists, or financial plans. However, a poorly

4 Smart Reasons to Hire a Lawyer for Business Transactions
Here’s how Jabaly Law helps you make smarter, safer decisions in business transactions—ensuring every deal you make is legally sound

Your Brand’s Invisible Armor: How Trademarks Build Unseen Value Over Time
Trademarks are powerful tools that protect your brand’s identity, like logos, slogans, or product names, while adding significant value to

Hiring Smart: Legal Strategies for Virginia Startups to Onboard Employees and Contractors
Hiring workers is a key step for startups in Virginia, and getting it right requires understanding legal requirements to avoid

Settle or Sue? Your IP Protection Game Plan Starts Here
Here is a quick breakdown — based on insights from Jabaly Law — to help you make an informed choice

Contract Confusion? How to Read Between the Legal Lines Like a Pro
Let’s be honest—reading a contract can feel like translating ancient hieroglyphs while blindfolded. One minute you’re gliding through basic details,

From Vision to Victory: Structuring Your Business with Legal Strategy
The right legal structure is foundational to operational efficiency, long-term growth, and investor confidence. Find out below the five strategic

Defamed Online? Here’s When It’s Time to Lawyer Up
False and damaging statements don’t just hurt reputations; they can derail businesses, drive away clients, and affect contracts and partnerships.

Proactive, Precise, Prepared: Jabaly Law’s Role in IP Defense
Intellectual property often serves as the foundation of a brand, and protecting it typically involves careful legal and strategic oversight.

Your Business Name Is Available… But Is It Yours?
It starts with an idea. A name that clicks. A logo, a domain, maybe even some business cards. You run

Legal Landmines in Digital Business Models (And How to Spot Them Early)
Digital business models like e-commerce and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offer great opportunities, but they come with unique legal risks that can lead