Return to a time when steamboats ruled the river. The one-hour narrated riverfront cruise aboard the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch explores the history of downtown St. Louis, including the […]
There is a common misconception that anything can be trademarked. Not so.
Trademarks, both at the common law and federal registrations, do not exist in a vacuum, but require actual use for some goods or services made available in commerce. In the case of federal registrations, use in interstate commerce is necessary. Attempting to snatch up a witty phrase or topical saying just for the sake of establishing a monopoly over it is impermissible and is regarded as “trademark trafficking” in the…
When Angelica Harris was in the 11th grade, she thought she had a great plan. A competitive golfer and straight-A student, Harris figured she was a shoo-in for a scholarship at an elite university — until she took the ACT.
“I got a 16,” Harris recalls. “I was a great student, so my score really shocked me. How could I do so well in the classroom but fail so miserably on a standardized test?”
That disconnect, and her determination to improve, led Harris to found Top Tutors For Us, a platform…
Crowdfunding has become an increasingly popular way for startups to raise capital quickly and easily in an increasingly challenging fundraising environment. It provides startup founders access to alternative fundraising methods and potential investors who may not have otherwise been available, allowing them to pursue the funding they need to launch and grow their businesses.
With the right strategy and preparation, crowdfunding can be a successful and effective way for early-stage startups to secure…
"Then I'm home the next day and Jeff City calls. And they said, ‘George you don’t just have a state record, you have a world record.’ and I said, ‘You’re kidding?!'"
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer to right field with one out in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Sunday.