The Employment Law You Are Probably Breaking
How you pay your employees is governed by federal law. Violating it is easy, so be careful. Read more
Legal Issues
How to Defuse an Ethical Time-Bomb in Your Company
Maybe you think that problems can't infect your company because you've got clearly stated rules against them. Boy, are you in for a surprise. Read more
Sharp as a Lawyer: 10 Legal Myths
So you're not a lawyer, but successful entrepreneurs know the ins and outs of the law. Here's what you need to know. Read more
Turn Your Passion Into Your Profession
When is doing what you love just a hobby...and when should you take the leap to start your own endeavor? Read more
Great Bosses Don’t Go Undercover
If you need a disguise to learn the truth about your company, you're doing something wrong. Here's how to do it right. Read more
Recent Legal Issues Articles
Is a National Brand for Pot a Pipe Dream?
An ex-Microsoft employee has plans to create a national marijuana business. Can the barriers standing in his way be scaled? Read more
Why Google's Plea for More Transparency Matters
Google has asked the government to let it disclose the number of FISA requests it receives. Even if the government says no, it's a step in the right directio... Read more
Can You Control Your Employees' LinkedIn Profiles?
Attention Silicon Valley: Trying to keep headhunters at bay by suppressing news of a takeover is likely to backfire. Read more
Facebook Can't Fix Papa John's Butt-Dialing Snafu
Papa John's did its best to handle the situation, but relying on a post was like fighting fire with a water pistol. Read more
Lyft's New $60M: How the Deal Went Down
Andreessen Horowitz chooses its horse in the increasingly competitive car-hailing and ride-sharing space. Here's why it put $60 million behind Lyft. Read more
Shorts Season: Is it Time for a Dress Code?
As temperatures grow warmer, the days are numbered before an employee comes in wearing skimpy cut-offs. Here's how--and when--to deal with wardrobe issues in... Read more
Twitter CEO Dick Costolo: What I've Learned
The captain of the world's most ubiquitous social media platform talks leadership, disruption, and why he follows Mia Farrow. Read more
The Ethics of 3D Printers--and the Guns They Can Produce
Yes, it's possible to make weapons with 3D printers. So should companies continue to sell them? Read more
How Disruptive Start-ups Can Prepare for a Lawsuit
Internet television streaming service Aereo isn't the first start-up to wage a high-profile lawsuit. Here's what the past can teach you. Read more
Why You Shouldn't Try To Match Yahoo's Fabulous New Maternity Leave Policy
You probably can't offer 16 weeks of paid leave. Here's what you can do. Read more
Protect Yourself and Your Employees
Emergencies like the Boston Marathon bombings raise thorny questions about what employers are required to do--and what they simply should do. Read more
What You Need to Know About the Immigration Bill
If passed, the immigration bill presented by the Gang of Eight will have major implications for start-ups. At 844 pages, we thought we'd boil it down for you. Read more
Helping Your Employees in a Time of Crisis
When tragedy strikes, looking out for your employees is not only the right thing to do, but the right thing for your business. Read more
Keep Control of Your Start-up Forever
The power that Mark Zuckerberg wields over Facebook has become the stuff of legend. It's also rare to maintain. Here's how to put yourself in the best possib... Read more
Pains & Gains of Working With Washington
Small businesses face a mountain of government regulations. But there are some benefits to working with Washington, too. Read more