The Walking Time Bomb
How to defuse an abusive business partner; making the decision to buy rather than rent. Read more
Legal Issues
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New Legal Privilege for Your PR firm
At the first sign of trouble, call a lawyer--and have that lawyer dial a publicist. Read more
TechnoFile: Identity Crisis
Do you know who's accessing your company's private information? Are you sure? Here are some high-tech ways to protect your employees, your customers, and you... Read more
Opening the Kimono
How much should you reveal when negotiating with potential partners? Here's how to "open the kimono" now -- without feeling taken advantage of later. Read more
New Rules for Corporate Counsel
Your relationship with your lawyers may soon change. Read more
What's Next: Don't Get Brobecked
In tough times, managing your lawyer is key. Read more
Whose Brand Is It, Anyway?
Terri Williamson did a textbook job of launching Glow. Jennifer Lopez and her team did a textbook job of launching Glow by J.Lo. And then their worlds collided. Read more
An Investigative Training Tool for HR Specialists
The authors of "Investigating Workplace Harassment" have taken their many years of experience in the realm of human resources (HR) and distilled them iinto a... Read more
All Those Little Government Things
Rhonda Abrams cleans out her Inbox and answers users' questions on permits, licenses, and IDs that are required to run a business. Read more
Keeping Business Records for Tax Purposes
There's no time like the present to start getting your paperwork in order for next year's tax season. Read more
Preventing Small-Business Fraud
Small businesses are more likely to become the victims of fraud than larger businesses. Here's how you can prevent fraudulent activity in your workplace. Read more
A Breach of Trust
Despite the recent revelations about high-level corporate larceny, most businesspeople are out to earn an honest buck. So it still comes as a surprise to dis... Read more
Climbing Back Up
When the founders of X-It Products saw a billion-dollar rival imitate the design of their sole product, they didn't have much hope that their tiny start-up c... Read more
De Facto Non-Competition Agreements: The Inevitable Disclosure Doctrine
Protect valuable proprietary inventions and ideas from walking out the door and into the hands of competitors with the inevitable disclosure doctrine. Read more
It Takes All Kinds
Herb Stokes knows how to make diversity work for his $6-million company. Now he's on a mission to make it work for the rest of corporate America as well. Read more
What advice do you have for companies interested in hiring a more diverse workforce?
Human Resources mentor Rudy Karsan answers this question on how to develop a more diverse workforce. Read more
Got a New Job? Better Check That Non-Compete Clause
An employee's ability to change jobs freely has been the subject of many recent court cases. In some cases, people have been prevented from working even if t... Read more
The Shadow of Domestic Violence
"It shouldn't be the business of business to get involved in employees' lives." But domestic violence is different. Read more
Red Tape Brainstorms
Government regulatory changes have inspired Cherrill Farnsworth to start a total of six companies, including HealthHelp, which made #213 on the 2000 Inc. 500... Read more
Terminating Pregnant Employees
Can you terminate an employee who is pregnant during her probation period? Read more
Trade Secret Basics
Questions and answers that explain what every business owner should know about trade secret law. Read more
If You Publish It, Will They Come?
Tips on building a loyal audience for your Web site. Read more
Pick a Legal Location and Avoid Zoning Trouble
Be sure your chosen location allows your type of business. Read more
Do I need workers' compensation insurance?
Offices Operations mentor Mie-Yun Lee explains the importance of workers' compensation insurance. Read more
The Two L's of Legal Compliance: Leadership and Learning
Not only are you required to have a policy prohibitingharassment and discrimination in the workplace, but the policy must be clearly and effectively communic... Read more
What questions should I ask an attorney I might work with?
Law Taxation mentor Chip Morse offers a small-business owner advice on finding an attorney for his start-up. Read more
What Does Copyright Protect?
The freewheeling nature of the Internet doesn't mean it's a free-for-all when it comes to content. Read more
Credit Card Laundering Is Dirty Business
Processing credit card transactions for another business through your merchant account may prove fatal for your business. Read more
Create an Ergonomic-Friendly Workplace
This commonsense advice will help you take the pain out of your work space. Read more
The UCITA: An Act Designed to Squash Your Rights
Learn about the debate surrounding UCITA. Read more
What Web Site Builders Need to Know about Trademark Law
On the Web, there's no such thing as a local business. Read more
Legal Hiring Practices FAQ
Even before you hire a worker, laws apply to your hiring practices, including how you drafted your job announcement. Read more
Legal and Illegal Preemployment Inquiries
This chart outlines the type of information you can request in applications and during job interviews as specified by federal laws. Read more
Lost in the Translation
Tips on communicating with employees who don't speak English. Read more
