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Tort Claims Business Owners Should Watch Out For

Nov 1, 1999

Intentional Torts Unlike negligence, intentional torts require a defendant to have intended his harmful act. Depending on the tort...  Read story

Tort Basics: Trespass, Nuisance, and Conversion

Nov 1, 1999

Intentional Torts to Property Intentional torts may be committed against property. Here are some of the more common ones. <...  Read story

What Are Land Owners' and Tenants' Duties to Visitors?

Nov 1, 1999

Landowner or Tenant Duties A landowner or tenant may be liable for injuries or harm suffered by persons on and off the land. This ...  Read story

Business Torts: Misrepresentation, Contract Interference, and Unfair Competition

Nov 1, 1999

A general understanding of business torts can help you protect your bottom line.  Read story

What Is Negligence and How Do I Defend against a Negligence Claim?

Nov 1, 1999

Introduction Nowadays, million dollar verdicts no longer shock the conscience. Indeed, the $2.7 million punitive damage award in t...  Read story

Weighing the Benefits of Hitting the IPO Road

Nov 1, 1999

Initial Considerations For quite some time, the strong bull market has distracted the public's eye. One symptom of this is that ta...  Read story

IPO Basics: The Registration Statement

Nov 1, 1999

Registration statements have the following two principal parts: Part I is the prospectus, the legal offering or "selling" document. The "i...  Read story

IPO Basics: Investment Bankers, Underwriters, and Other Key Players

Nov 1, 1999

The Beauty Contest - Investment Bankers Despite its moniker, the beauty contest should not be taken lightly. During this pageant, ...  Read story

Tort Liability Basics: Strict, Vicarious, and Joint Liability

Nov 1, 1999

Strict Liability Strict liability torts, which do not require a finding of intent or negligence, are primarily confined to ultraha...  Read story

IPO Basics: Due Diligence

Nov 1, 1999

During the due diligence phase, the company, its underwriters, and their attorneys will focus on the registration statement. This phase will require the c...  Read story

IPO Basics: Stock Exchanges and Securities Laws

Nov 1, 1999

Stock Exchanges Founded in 1792, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is home to some of America's best-known corporations. Its rost...  Read story

Recruiting Employees

Feb 4, 2000

Employment laws become relevant long before you even hire an employee. In particular, discrimination laws may form a trap for the unwary would-be employer...  Read story

Free or Low-Cost Staffing Options

Feb 4, 2000

Internships Internships can be a great source of free or low-cost labor. In order to convince interns to work for free or for subm...  Read story

IPO Alternatives: Selling Out

Nov 1, 1999

Besides going public, a company may consider selling itself to another company. This path is not that uncommon. For example, from 1998 to 1999, more than ...  Read story

Tort Liability Basics: Contribution and Indemnification

Nov 1, 1999

Under the doctrine of contribution , a defendant who has paid more than his proportionate share of the award has a claim against the other...  Read story

Employment Agreements: Assignment of Invention

Feb 16, 2000

An employer should require employees to assign to the company all rights for any inventions related to the employer's business or current or reasonably fo...  Read story

Attorney-Client Privilege

Feb 22, 2000

When hiring an attorney, the entrepreneur should clarify whom the attorney represents. The attorney-client privilege does not protect communications with ...  Read story

Staffing: Full- and Part-Time Employees

Feb 4, 2000

At some point in the development of your business, you will probably find it beneficial to hire your own employees. This is another critical legal milesto...  Read story

Proprietary Information: Nondisclosure Agreements

Feb 16, 2000

A strong nondisclosure agreement is especially critical to Silicon Valley businesses and other fast-growth companies. An employer must insist that all its...  Read story

IPO Basics: Confidential Filings

Nov 1, 1999

Federal securities laws generally require any company that is publicly held or that is registering its securities for public sale to disclose a broad rang...  Read story

Staffing: Temporary Agencies/Staffing Services

Feb 4, 2000

Don't overlook temporary agencies and staffing services as a possible solution to your short- and long-term staffing needs. The UpsideRead story

IPOs: How Soon and How Much?

Nov 1, 1999

Timing the Market A number of factors can affect the success of an initial public offering. A company may have some control over c...  Read story

Tort Liability Basics: Remedy Alternatives for Successful Plaintiffs

Nov 1, 1999

If a plaintiff prevails, he will be awarded damages to compensate him for his losses. Damages may take the form of compensatory damages, punitive damages ...  Read story

Stock Option Plans

Jan 1, 2000

Attracting and retaining employees is particularly challenging for a small start-up company. Many such businesses will not have the cash for competitive s...  Read story

Employment Agreements

Feb 16, 2000

The employment relationship should be memorialized in a document signed by the employer and employee setting forth the terms and conditions of the relatio...  Read story

Selecting an Attorney

Feb 22, 2000

An entrepreneur should consider his or her legal needs early in the business development process. These needs can vary greatly, from occasional consultati...  Read story

IPO Basics: A Road Map

Nov 1, 1999

Registration Statement Before a company may offer its shares for sale, it must first file a registration statement with the Securi...  Read story

IPO Alternatives: SEC Registration Exemptions

Nov 1, 1999

Sometimes, a company that needs more funding may not be quite prepared for an initial public offering. In such an instance, the company may consider a mor...  Read story

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