JH Legal LLC

06/09/2026

𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖!

Mark your calendars for 𝑱𝒖𝒏𝒆 𝟭𝟎!

A brand-new video is dropping tomorrow, and it's one every business owner should add to their watchlist.

Get ready for practical guidance, helpful tips, and information designed to help you make smarter business decisions.

06/08/2026

Saturday will be here soon! Get your ducks now and support Washington Court House Rotary's scholarship fund!

The countdown is on for our first annual WCH Rotary Duck Derby! 🦆🦆🦆

▪️ Saturday, June 13, 11 AM
▪️ Paint Creek, Main St. -->Fayette St. (WCH)

Adopt your lucky duck for just $10 or 6 ducks for $50.
givebutter.com/wch-rotary-duck-derby-kl3me7

Every duck adopted supports scholarships for local high school students right here in our community! ❤️

06/06/2026

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞, 𝐬𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝. 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞.

Business registration and trademark protection are two separate processes and plenty of business owners find that out after they've already invested in a logo, a website, and packaging. At that point, rebranding is inconvenient and expensive.

Registering your business name with the state allows you operate legally in the state under that name. It does not give you the exclusive right to use that name, which could be used by any other business in any other state. Even more concerning, another business can already own a federal trademark registration for that name, which could prevent you from moving forward with your business name.

Check out this week's YouTube video to learn more (link in bio). It could save you time, money and headaches as you develop your business.

𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞.

06/05/2026

Why State Laws Matter for Non-Compete Agreements?

Jasmin Hurley explains that a non-compete agreement that is too broad or not aligned with state law can be completely unenforceable. Using a contract from another state without checking local rules can waste time and create legal issues for clients, vendors, and customers. Jasmin Hurley emphasizes the importance of understanding how each state's laws affect what can be included in an agreement. Paying attention to governing law and state-specific requirements ensures contracts are valid and protect the parties involved.

Click the bio link to listen to the full episode.
https://bio.link/jasminhurley

06/05/2026

Got a legal question about your business that's been sitting on your to-do list?

Our June Office Hours are now open.
This is an opportunity to ask questions, get general guidance, and better understand what legal issues may need your attention before they become bigger problems.

June 30, 2026
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
6 spots available (20 min. consultations)

Office Hours do not create an attorney-client relationship and are subject to terms of limited engagement. They're simply a conversation designed to help you identify your next steps.

Calendar link is in the first comment.

06/04/2026

You built your process, your brand, and your client relationships from scratch. None of it is automatically protected. Most small businesses are sitting on intellectual property they have never identified, let alone secured. Watch the full video on YouTube to find out what yours might be.

06/03/2026

Some contracts include terms that do not even match the business. Jasmin Hurley says that is a clear sign the document was never reviewed properly.

Click the bio link to listen to the full episode.
https://bio.link/jasminhurley

06/03/2026

Ever think your biggest business asset is just your product or service? Think again.

Turns out, most entrepreneurs are sitting on a goldmine of intellectual property, like your website copy, logo, content, or even your client list, that’s protected by law and worth protecting.

You probably have more of it than you realize, and it’s unprotected because you didn’t know it existed.

Knowing the categories of IP changes the game. It’s about safeguarding your unique edge, so someone else can’t copy or steal your business assets.

Understanding what’s protectable means you can enforce your rights before trouble hits.

Are you currently protecting your IP?

If not, it’s time to do a quick inventory and get strategic.

Check out the full video on YouTube and download the IP Inventory Worksheet:

Most business owners can name their logo as a piece of intellectual...

05/31/2026

Most business owners are not trying to cut corners. They are moving fast, trusting people, and putting legal work off until something goes wrong. The problem is that small gaps in contracts, policies, or business structure become expensive once money, partnerships, or customers are involved.

The fix is usually simple. Get agreements in writing. Review your contracts before signing. Make sure your business documents actually match how your company operates today. Legal protection works best before there is a problem.

If you want more practical legal breakdowns for business owners, watch our videos on YouTube for real-world examples and common mistakes to avoid.