5 Legal Steps for Starting Your Business
Ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship? Make sure you master this checklist first. Read story
LEGAL LIFE COACH 
Finally Get a Handle on Work-Life Balance
Sure, you can get your own life relatively balanced--but what about managing an entire start-up full of workaholics? Read story
Your Terms of Use Might Be Illegal
Here's how to tell if you're at risk for lawsuit--the way Zappos was when a court recently struck down its online Terms of Service agreement. Read story
Don't Let Your Blog Get You in Trouble
Think the First Amendment protects you and your business when you write about yourself? Not exactly. Here's what you need to know to cover your legal bases. Read story
Halloween in the Office: Don't Let It Get Too Scary
Costumes aren't what they used to be. Here's how to keep your office out of a cauldron of legal hot water this All Hallow's Eve. Read story
Is Workplace Dating Really Off Limits?
Cultural attitudes seem to be changing toward in-office romance. Here's a breakdown of the legal ramifications of making (and breaking) a company policy. Read story
But Is it Legal? Dogs in the Office
Lots of cool start-ups allow employees to bring their pets to work. But what's good for the pet lover might not be so good for the company. Read story
The Reality of Protecting Your Company's Secrets
Patents: they're the building blocks of innovation. But there are a lot of things a patent can't do. Here's a primer on how (and why) they actually work. Read story
Is Your Home-Based Business Illegal?
Hey, apartment entrepreneurs: You might be breaking the law. Or several laws. Here's your legal checklist for running a business from home. Read story
4 Worst Legal Mistakes a Family Business Can Make
Too many family businesses don't even know these simple issues are problems--until they find themselves in legal hell. Read story
The Sane Way to Handle March Madness
A NCAA basketball brackets pool is a great way for employees to bond. It can also be a great way for a careless boss to get in trouble. Read story
8 Interview Questions You Should Never Ask
They seem like friendly, harmless queries, but they can land you in a serious legal tar pit. Here's how to learn safely what you need to know. Read story
File Those W-2s and 1099s and Keep the IRS off Your Back
It's time to ship out those W-2s and 1099s again. Yes, it feels like a waste of time and money, but pay attention: The IRS takes this very, very seriously. Read story
Now May Be the Best Time to Incorporate
If you incorporate or form an LLC this year, you can make a clean break for taxes. That's only one of many good reasons to take the leap. Read story
The Holiday Office Party: How Not to Get Sued For Christmas
The office holiday party: A time to spread cheer, bond with your staff, and get hammered by the plaintiff's bar. Here's how to fa-la-la without the lawsuit. Read story
