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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

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

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

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