Podcast Episode 171: 2025 Legal Updates Etsy Sellers Need to Know --with Attorney Paige Hulse

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About Paige:

After working as a business litigator by day, and running a calligraphy side hustle on the weekends, Paige left the corporate world in 2017 to form her law firm, Paige Hulse Law, serving creative entrepreneurs worldwide. Soon after forming her firm, she founded the Creative Law Shop®, melding together her contract law expertise with her firsthand experience as a creative entrepreneur. Currently, the Creative Law Shop® boasts more than 80 contracts she has drafted for herself and her clients, assisting creative entrepreneurs run legally sound businesses worldwide (without the expense of an hourly rate). Today, Paige practices trademark law through her law firm, while also running her nonprofit for deployed Green Beret soldiers (the Special Forces Support Fund). A lifelong equestrian, she and her husband are building a premier boarding stable in Tulsa, Oklahoma, soon to be known as Fairway Stables.

EPISODE SUMMARY:  

In this episode of "How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy," I'm thrilled to welcome back Attorney Paige Hulse, a favorite guest of mine and yours! Our conversation dives deep into some pressing legal topics that every Etsy seller should be aware of, especially in light of recent updates and changes in regulations.

We kick off the episode with a personal touch, as Paige shares updates about her life in Oklahoma, her horses, and how they help her maintain balance amidst her busy schedule. This light-hearted banter sets the stage for a more serious discussion about the General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR) updates affecting sellers in the EU. Paige breaks down what the GPSR entails, emphasizing its focus on product liability and the importance of ensuring that products sold to EU citizens are safe. We discuss how this law impacts both physical and digital products, and I encourage listeners to assess their own offerings to determine if they might be affected.

Next, we shift gears to address the ongoing drama surrounding Creative Fabrica, a popular resource for digital assets among Etsy sellers. Paige clarifies the legal implications of using elements sourced from Creative Fabrica, especially in light of recent lawsuits involving trademark issues. We explore the importance of understanding licensing agreements and the necessity of making creative modifications to avoid potential legal pitfalls.

As we wrap up, we touch on the status of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) law, which has recently been reinstated. Paige provides crucial deadlines and guidance for compliance, ensuring that listeners are well-informed about their responsibilities as business owners.

Throughout the episode, I aim to alleviate the stress that often accompanies legal discussions by reminding listeners that knowledge is power. I want everyone to feel empowered to navigate the legal landscape of their businesses without fear.

Join us for this informative and engaging episode, packed with valuable insights that will help you protect and grow your Etsy shop!

EPISODE DETAILS 

If legal topics make you cringe, you 100% want to click play on this episode! IP Attorney Paige Hulse makes it fun, digestible, and especially today—will help you protect the Etsy business you’re working so hard to build and scale. From the status of BOI, to the legality of AI in 2025, to GSPR and Creative Fabrica—we’re covering the hot button legal topics Etsy sellers need to be aware of.

**“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com 

STUFF I MENTIONED: 

🌟AI Coloring Page workshop: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/UwHiiQZS

⭐Interested in a Etsy Beginner Workshop?? Let me know here: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/beginner

⭐Legal Templates recommended by Paige for your Etsy shop:

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**I’m linking them here, but Paige spoke in more detail about the legal language you need in your Etsy shop on episode #86: “Your Burning Legal Questions Answered” (Youtube: https://youtu.be/4XcHNKfiO_E)

Paige’s LLC Masterclass: https://www.shopcreativelaw.com/shop/llc-masterclass?rq=LLC

LLC 101 Blog Post (free resource): https://www.shopcreativelaw.com/blog/llc-101-creative-business?rq=LLC

LLC Agreements:

Single Person LLC Agreement: https://www.shopcreativelaw.com/shop/the-single-person-llc-operating-agreement

Multi-Member LLC Agreement: https://www.shopcreativelaw.com/shop/multi-member-llc-operating-agreement

For your Etsy Shop Policies:

Add On Provisions:

-Indemnification: https://www.shopcreativelaw.com/shop/indemnification-provision

-Force Majeure (This one is free!) https://www.shopcreativelaw.com/force-majeure-provision?rq=force%20majeure

-Limitation of Liability: https://www.shopcreativelaw.com/shop/limitation-of-liability-provision 

-Representation and Warranties: https://www.shopcreativelaw.com/shop/representation-and-warranties-provision

The Foundry (AI contract writer--- membership based): https://www.shopcreativelaw.com/foundry

⭐BOI deadline: March 21, 2025

Get BOI info from Paige: https://www.shopcreativelaw.com/bor

⭐Etsy seller handbook GSPR details: https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook/article/1093438529659

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FIND LIZZIE:

Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff 

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ 

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/171       

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Paige Hulse Law and the Creative Law Shop

Whether you’re just getting started on Etsy or you’ve been selling for years but never quite got around to the legal setup, I want to make sure you know about Attorney Paige Hulse and her Creative Law Shop.

If you need legal assistance for your Etsy shop, want to register a trademark, or are looking for help with forming a business—contact Paige at https://paigehulse.com/

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If you’re looking for a well-crafted legal document that is tailored to creative entrepreneurship, but don’t want the cash outlay of hiring an attorney by the hour, you can get everything you need from an LLC operating agreement, multi-person LLC agreements for partnerships, special provisions for your Etsy Shop Policies, affiliate agreements, influencer contracts, photography releases, and so much more. There are over 80 contracts available plus free resources and educational tools waiting for you at https://www.shopcreativelaw.com/

Make sure you use the code smiley10 for 10% off of anything from the Creative Law Shop!

*Some of the links above are affiliate links which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. You can see my affiliate disclosure here: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/affiliate-disclosure