Lunar New Year is a time to sweep away the old and welcome new opportunities—but it’s also the perfect moment to reset your business strategy.

In this episode of Love and Law, Elizabeth Yang explores how families and entrepreneurs can use the New Year as a turning point to transform side hustles into real, protected businesses. Drawing surprising lessons from headline-making companies like OpenAI, TikTok, and MrBeast, this conversation reveals how the same legal fundamentals apply whether you’re running a global platform or a family dumpling business.

✨ Why choosing the right business structure—LLC, corporation, or nonprofit—matters more than you think

✨ What big tech power struggles teach small business owners about control and decision-making

✨ How clear contracts and operating agreements can protect your family, brand, and future

From defining ownership to protecting intellectual property, the biggest lesson is simple: every successful business needs a strong legal foundation. The sooner you plan for structure, contracts, and governance, the easier it becomes to grow without chaos later.

Whether you're selling handmade products, launching a family venture, or scaling a side hustle, this episode shows how a little legal planning today can protect everything you build tomorrow.

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If you’re in a photo, you own it… right? Not under U.S. copyright law.

In this episode of Love and Law, Elizabeth Yang unpacks the surprising legal reality behind Jennifer Lopez being sued for posting a photo of herself on Instagram. The rule is simple—but shocking: the person who takes the photo owns it, not the person in it. And in California, that’s only half the story.

📸 Why being the subject of a photo doesn’t give you copyright ownership

⚖️ How California’s right of publicity law adds a second layer of legal risk

💼 What small businesses, parents, influencers, and brands need to know before posting

From school portraits and influencer campaigns to brand collaborations and TikTok videos, the digital world has blurred the lines between sharing and commercial use. One casual post can trigger copyright claims, takedown notices, or even lawsuits—especially if money or marketing is involved.

This episode breaks down intellectual property in plain English and explains why written licenses, clear agreements, and proactive planning are no longer optional in the age of social media.

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What if the reason a global pop star managed a quiet, private divorce in the age of viral tweets wasn’t luck—but strategy?

In this episode of Love and Law, Elizabeth Yang breaks down how Ariana Grande’s prenup reflects a powerful shift in modern relationship planning. This wasn’t just about dividing bank accounts. It was about protecting digital assets, online reputation, confidentiality, and social media behavior in a world where screenshots last forever.

📱 Why social media clauses are becoming standard in modern prenups

💻 How courts are handling TikTok accounts, YouTube revenue, crypto, and influencer income

🔒 What “digital privacy planning” actually looks like under California law

Digital assets in divorce have surged dramatically in recent years, and most people don’t even realize how much of their net worth lives online. From joint blogs to personal brands, your digital life is part of your legal life now.

Ariana’s quiet, efficient divorce wasn’t accidental. It was structured. It was planned. And it may be the blueprint for how modern couples protect both love and legacy.

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