THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

Have you ever wondered where the saying "The Dog Days of Summer" came from? According to National Geographic, the "dog days" refer to the dog star, Sirius, and its position in the heavens.

In Greek and Roman times, the “dog days” occurred around the day when Sirius appeared to rise just before the sun, in late July. They referred to these days as the hottest time of the year, a period that could bring fever, war and other disasters.

And although the hottest days of the year shift depending upon location, little could we have known what the "dog days" would mean to all of us this year. We have certainly seen a lot of fever, and some would say a war. There has been plenty of time to reflect on the state of things and it is my sincere hope that we'll all come through this struggle stronger, wiser and more inclusive.

Please enjoy the rest of your summer and here's to a safe and healthy Labor Day!

Upcoming Events:

On Wednesday, August 19th Susan Ford will be presenting on Intellectual Property to members and guests of Pregame. If you would like to attend, you can sign up for the Wednesday Workout here.

Pregame gives entrepreneurs and visionaries the ideal space and support for everything they need to launch and grow businesses, careers, events, and creative projects. Pregame recently announced its partnership with Oregon Entrepreneurs Network. OEN members now get access to special business-building virtual coaching, bootcamps, and weekly workouts through Pregame.

Now Hiring:

To help us help more clients, we are hoping to add a client relations manager/ marketing assistant and a law clerk in their 2nd or 3rd year of law school. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. If you know of someone who might be a good fit, please send them to the job descriptions posted on our website here.

Res Nova Law Blog Posts:

You can find our recent blog posts below in case you missed them.

• Preparing to Exit from Day One: Tips for Long-Term Business Owners

• Financing Your Startup: Obtaining SAFE Funds from Your Investors

As always, our creative and experienced attorneys are here to help you with your intellectual property and business needs.

Get in touch with our team if you'd like to learn more about how to identify and protect your most important business interests.