Legal Issues

Starting a Business

The Legal Lowdown of Starting a New Business: A Startup Lawyer Explains

More than 5 million new U.S. businesses were started in the U.S. last year — and startup founders need to be wary of the legal obstacles that could derail their success.

Legal

Free Webinar | January 25: What You Need to Know About the Corporate Transparency Act to Avoid Stiff Penalties

Register now for our webinar on January 25th as our experts dive into the critical details of the Corporate Transparency Act and how you can protect your business from fines and legal problems.

Franchise

Franchise Legalese Defined — A Deep Dive Into Franchising Definitions

Before you can decide if you should franchise, find out exactly what you're getting yourself into.

Marketing

How AI is Changing Marketing in the Legal Industry

Marketers who work in the legal industry know that the landscape can rapidly change, and to stay ahead, one must innovate to stay relevant.

Business Ideas

You Could Lose Your Entire Business in a Personal Injury Claim. Here's How to Protect Yourself

As the prevalence of personal injury lawsuits grows nationally, what does this mean for small business owners? How can you be proactive as a business owner, plan ahead for the potential of accidents, and create a safe work environment? Careful planning and training can go a long way.

News and Trends

"We Got Funded!" UAE-Born Legaltech Startup Clara Secures Investment From Silicon Valley-Based Plug And Play

With over 4,000 startups on its platform already, Clara's legaltech services primarily focus on digitizing and automating legal tasks for business founders.

Leadership

The 5-Step Guide to Navigating Legal and Regulatory Changes in Business

In a time with an ever-changing landscape of regulations, staying ahead of legal and regulatory changes is critical to safeguarding your business's success. Navigating legal and regulatory changes can be challenging, but it's fundamental for entrepreneurs to ensure that their businesses are compliant.

Legal

Chipotle Is Crying Fowl at Sweetgreen for Stealing Its Name

The Mexican food chain is suing the salad and bowls chain for its new menu item, the 'Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl.'

Buying / Investing in Business

Finding Investors 101: Understanding Securities Law and Legal Compliance Structures

Learn the basics of legal compliance structures and equip yourself with the foundation to seek and secure investors in a legally compliant way.

Business News

What Happened to Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes? Everything from Her Net Worth to Where She Is Now

At the height of her success, Elizabeth Holmes had an estimated net worth of $4.5 billion.

Leadership

Alec Baldwin Just Learned Something Every Business Owner Already Knows

In the end, everything is our responsibility.

Science & Technology

The Rise of AI: Why Legal Professionals Must Adapt or Risk Being Left Behind

Artificial Intelligence has already taken over many jobs that were previously handled manually. This technology's continuous development challenges more professions and will even disrupt high-skill areas such as the legal industry.

Franchise 500 Annual Ranking

How to Find a Good Franchise Lawyer

2022 Franchise Supplier Rankings: Top Law Firms

Growing a Business

How to Figure Out When to Hire An Expert, or To Just Do It Yourself

It's possible to save on experts like lawyers, accountants and designers while not putting your company at risk.

Growing a Business

This Often-Overlooked Department Deserves a Seat at the Decision-Making Table

If your business aims to be nimble in its growth strategies, including geographical expansion, a cutting-edge compliance department has become more vital than ever.