Practical Steps to Keeping Your Employees Safe: Tips From a Security Expert
The tragedy at Sandy Hook raises important questions about workplace violence. Michael O'Neil, a founder of the NYPD Counterterrorism Division, weighs in on ... Read more
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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 more
Is Tax Evasion Ever OK?
A British researcher stirs debate by arguing that informal work is often a stepping stone to starting a business. Should governments get real about the fact? Read more
Don't Get Stuck With a Jersey Contract
Oral contracts are just that, words in the air. Put any agreement in writing if you want it to be worth something. Read more
Legal Marijuana Industry Is Slow to Catch Fire
Recreational marijuana is now legal in Colorado and Washington. But while pot proponents celebrated the victories, entrepreneurs say the so-called Green Rush... Read more
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 more
When Special Interest Groups Attack
You have not fully appreciated the entrepreneurial journey until you've gone up against a special interest group. Our battle was against one of the biggest..... Read more
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 more
Case Study: Can Grooveshark Get Its Groove Back?
Don't stop the music. For five years, Grooveshark gleefully upended the music ındustry. Now it's facing lawsuits, losing users, and bleeding cash. Read more
Afraid of Being Sued? 4 Ways to Keep Lawyers at Bay
Here are four surprising ways to protect yourself in a law suit and keep legal fees to a minimum. Read more
Entrepreneurs Behaving Badly
Sometimes customers do things that make you want to take extreme actions. But there's no good excuse for going this far. Read more
Someone Copied Your Product. What Next?
Taking legal action is costly and time-consuming. Here's how to weigh whether you (really) need to. Read more
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 more
5 Tips to Resolve Conflict (Before it Gets Out of Control)
Avoiding a conflict won't get you anywhere. Here's what you need to do to nip it in the bud. Read more
How to Effectively Handle Legal Action 
Advice on how best to deal with lawsuits from Kay Koplovitz, founder of USA Network, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
Do You Always Tell Employees the Truth? You Should.
Even if you face something as difficult and stressful as having to close a business, you have only one choice: Do it badly, or do it right. Read more
14 Legal Tips for Starting Up
Starting a company means lots of surprises, but a lawsuit shouldn't be one. Successful young entrepreneurs explain what they wish they knew about the law whe... Read more
How Not to Get Burned in a Handshake Deal
It's simple: Don't do those kinds of deals. Here's how to get them in writing to avoid disagreements later. Read more
Inside the Battle for Internet TV
As more consumers tune in to watch network television online, networks and start-ups are butting heads over ownership of live Internet TV. Here are the curre... Read more
SOPA Lives On ...Through Google
Google, taking cues from SOPA, will begin demoting websites that pirate content. Read more
Why Those Cease-and-Desist Letters Aren't All Bad
In a weird way, William Gilligan and Mike Ferneman figure, attention from lawyers means they have hit the big time. Read more
Consumer Groups Blast Companies for Violating Kids' Rights
Seventeen groups have filed joint complaints to the Federal Trade Commission, claiming that several major corporations are targeted kids illegally. Read more
Patent Research Just Got Easier
An IP lawyer dishes on Google's search tools for patent-seekers--and what every start-up should know before heading down that path. Read more
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 more
Gaming Industry Haunted by Safety Concerns
It's never been a better time be a game developer. It's also never been more complicated. When building games, founders must keep young players safe--and sta... Read more
Small Business Riled by Credit Card Fee Deal
A landmark class action settlement returns billions of dollars to merchants and allows them to add surcharges to Visa and MasterCard transactions. But does i... Read more
Is Paul Ryan Your Candidate?
A budget-hawk congressman who has spent virtually his entire career in Washington is now the GOP standard-bearer for fiscal conservatism. What would that mea... Read more
2 Rookie Mistakes Veteran Entrepreneurs Make
When young entrepreneurs make mistakes, they might get a pass. But veteran entrepreneurs, beware: When we do it, chances are, we're not getting off so easily. Read more
Poker Site Forced to Ante Up $731 Million
PokerStars, accused of money laundering, settles with the Department of Justice to buy its competitor, Full Tilt Poker, and to pay out balances owed to custo... Read more
5 Secrets to Hiring Employees Who Last
You have to approach hiring as carefully and unemotionally as you would any other long-term investment. Here's how I do it. Read more
Shifting Opinion Indicator: Companies Backing Gay Marriage
Why are so many companies coming out against DOMA? History suggests some answers--including a seismic shift in national opinion on gay marriage. Small busine... Read more
Why You Should Say What You Pay Employees
Being open about employees' pay is better for morale than being secretive. Here's how to pull back the veil just enough. Read more
Secrets of a Master Negotiator
Use these skills from a former trial attorney to increase your ability to negotiate a deal. Read more
6 Essential Tools for Launching a Start-up
OK, so it isn't exactly the fun part of forming a company, but getting the legal stuff right is crucial. Here are some tools to help. Read more
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 more