When equal business owners can no longer agree, the available options depend on the entity, governing documents, ownership records, and specific effect on the business. This Nebraska-focused guide explains LLC and corporate dissolution standards, the corporate election-to-purchase process, fair-value rules under Bohac, temporary court relief, and the risks of unilateral action.

A clever pun or parody name may seem harmless, but trademark law can create significant risks when that name becomes part of a business, merchandise line, or brand identity. Using the ongoing Patagonia v. Pattie Gonia lawsuit as a real-world example, this article explores how federal trademark law analyzes parody, consumer confusion, dilution, and brand protection. Nebraska entrepreneurs, creators, and small business owners will learn why changing a few letters in a famous brand name is not always enough to avoid legal trouble and what steps they should take before launching a new brand.