Legal Basics
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Criminal Records
BY Steven C. Bahls
Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, you'd better think twice before destroying those business documents.Witness Protection
BY Steven C. Bahls
What will a new whistle-blower clause mean to you and the way you do business?Private Business
BY Mark Henricks
The word from HIPAA is to keep it zipped when it comes to employee health issues.Instant Mess
BY Mark Henricks
Grab the spackle. Instant messaging is the latest crack in your security.Asking for a Fight
BY Steven C. Bahls
You have to get tough with transgressors if you want to protect your intellectual property.Shred of Evidence
BY Steven C. Bahls
Learn a lesson from Arthur Andersen: Destroying documents makes you look bad.How to Lower the Risks of Competing With Your Former Boss
Before you take on your ex-employer head-to-head, make sure you understand the legal implications of this oft-risky venture.Class Act
BY Steven C. Bahls
Congress takes a vote on reforming class-action litigation procedures.Law of the Land
BY Steven C. Bahls
Government interest in your property could bring business to a screeching halt. Know how to work the system for the best deal.Professional Victims
BY Steven C. Bahls
How to protect yourself against "big fakers"?When Good Partnerships Go Bad
BY Rieva Lesonsky
Don't think it can't happen to you. Prepare for the worst before you partner up, and you'll thank yourself later.Obtaining Copyright Permission
BY Joan E. Lisante
What you need to know before using someone else's dataSafe Harbor
BY Steven C. Bahls
As if it weren't bad enough to have someone "go postal" at your workplace, you can be held liable for the injury and death.Filing for Bankruptcy?
BY Joan E. Lisante
You've still got to contend with the IRS.How to Avoid Lawsuits
Follow these tips for settling disputes without going to court.Competing With Your Employer
BY Joan E. Lisante
How wide is a noncompete agreement's grasp?What You Need to Know About Consumer Protection Laws
Follow these tips to stay on the right side of the law when dealing with customers.Stuck In The Middle
BY Steven C. Bahls
You're jammed between a court and a hard place. Get free with third-party mediation.Protect Yourself With A Disclaimer
BY Joan E. Lisante
Think there's a chance you could be sued by your clients? Our Legal Expert shows you how to avoid a legal crisis.When Comrades Go Bad
BY Jacquelyn Lynn
Protecting yourself from business allies turned business competitorsIn A Fix
BY Steven C. Bahls
You can fix your car. You can fix your cat. But you can't fix your prices.Small Claims Can Save You Big Money
BY Joan E. Lisante
Want to avoid spending big bucks on legal matters? Try settling disputes in small-claims court.Follow Suit
BY Pamela Rohland
What to do when you get suedIndustrial Cleanser
BY Stephen Barlas
The EPA is targeting small business for pollution cleanup.Global Defense
BY Steven C. Bahls
One Net side effect: worldwide legal worriesReturn To Sender?
BY Jane Easter Bahls
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