Lessons from Tony Bennett's Estate Battle
Thursday, December 19
When legendary singer Tony Bennett passed away in July 2023, he left behind an estimated $100 million estate and, unfortunately, a family divide threatening to tarnish his legacy. His daughters Antonia and Johanna Bennett are now suing their brother, Danny, who serves as trustee of their father'...
Celebrity Trademark Battle Highlights 3 Lessons for Business Owners
Thursday, December 12
The recent settlement of a headline-making trademark dispute between Hailey Bieber's skincare line and an established clothing retailer offers critical lessons for business owners about protecting their intellectual property. While most of us won't face off against a celebrity with millions of s...
Celebrity Estate Plans Series Part 3 of 4: Jay Leno’s Case is No Laugh
Thursday, August 08
For the last two weeks, we’ve discussed celebrities and how they planned (or didn’t!) for their deaths. In this third installment of our four-part celebrity series, we discuss a topic that no one wants to think about as it may seem to be a fate worse than death: incapacity. Unlike death, not eve...
Celebrity Estate Plans Series Part 2 of 4: Vanilla Ice Has Thoughts
Thursday, July 25
This week, we’re continuing to look at the lives of 4 celebrities and how they’re preparing for the inevitable (or didn’t!). Last week, we examined Michael Jackson’s planning and the holes in his plan that resulted in his family being embroiled in court and conflict for 15 years and counting (if ...
Celebrity Estate Plans Series Part 1 of 4: Michael Jackson
Wednesday, July 17
What is it about celebrities that always draws us in? For whatever reason, we just can’t resist a good, juicy celebrity story. Maybe it’s because we can relate in some way, or maybe we feel like we can’t relate and that’s what makes celebrities interesting. Their lives always seem attractive but...
Become a Stronger Leader Through Self-Awareness
Thursday, July 11
As a small business owner, you wear many hats and juggle countless responsibilities every single day. From managing employees to handling finances to keeping customers happy, strong leadership is critical to your company's success. But what makes a truly effective leader? While there are many qu...