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Legal Basics for Creative Professionals

ES Swanson Law invites you to attend a FREE seminar on February 12, 2014, titled “Legal Basics for Creative Professionals.”  This seminar is ideal for photographers, graphic designers, copywriters, web designers, and other creative professionals.  Topics will include contracts, copyrights, social media concerns and general protection from liability.

Advance registration is appreciated. Online registration is available at http://www.swansonlawmn.com/legalbasics.

We will discuss:

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•  Ways to improve customer contracts;
•  How to protect yourself from “Bridezillas” and other problem clients;
•  Who owns your work;
•  Methods for protecting your work;
•  and more!

Plus, attendees are encouraged to stay for a BONUS session discussing the basics of limited liability companies (LLCs).  This bonus session will cover:

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•  Differences between a d/b/a and a LLC;
•  The general costs and process and costs of setting up a legal entity; and
•  Pros and Cons of establishing a limited liability company.

The seminar will be held at:

The Commons – Minnetonka
14451 Hwy 7, 2nd floor
Minnetonka, MN 55345

Sandwiches will be provided.  The detailed schedule for the presentation is as follows:

11:30 am     Registration and Networking
12:00 pm    Seminar Presentation Begins
12:45 pm     Question & Answer Session
1:00 pm       BONUS SESSION: Do I need a LLC?
1:30 pm       Conclusion


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