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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

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

The Washington Redskins' Trademark Fight

Here's what business owners can learn from the famous football team's legal battle to keep its trademark.  Read more

Should You Sue Over Sour Grapes?

When one business rocked an industry's boat--fairly and legally--its competitors played dirty. Is the answer a lawsuit?  Read more

Case Study: Delta Market Research

Scam artists hijacked the company's name to run a check-cashing scheme. So it decided to fight back.  Read more

How to Tell if the Sequester Will Affect You

The sequester won't hit everyone--but some of you will be hit hard. See if you answer "yes" to any of these six questions.  Read more

8 Tips for Hiring and Managing Interns

Sure, it's nice to help a college kid, but interns can also help your business. Think about it.  Read more

Legal Counsel Even a Small Business Can Afford

Rocket Lawyer founder Charley Moore is determined to democratize the legal landscape, even if it means going to court.  Read more

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 more

Why You Need to Consider Children's Privacy

Is there a chance that children under 13 are surfing your website? You may be violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. Here's what you need to...  Read more

9 Ways to Forge Better Partnerships

Business success depends on your ability to keep your partnerships healthy and happy.  Read more

Steve Jobs's Widow Launches Petition for Immigration Reform

Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Steve Jobs, is pushing hard for the passage of the Dream Act. Here's why it's good for entrepreneurs.  Read more

Investigators Probe Shady Crowdfunding Sites

The JOBS Act paved the road for new crowdfunding portals. Now regulators are sussing out the potential fraudsters.  Read more

Death Wish? Discuss Politics at Work

Discussing politics at work is a sure way to derail a safe, inclusive, and constructive environment.  Read more