Legal
Play Video 3 Reasons Why Your Website Should Include Terms and Conditions (Video)
BY Nina Kaufman
Attorney Nina Kaufman outlines why you should have the right policies in place online.
Play Video When to Take Legal Action Over Late-Paying Customers (Video)
BY Nina Kaufman
Consider these three issues before suing a client over unpaid fees.
Play Video The Biggest Legal Mistake to Avoid in Partnerships (Video)
BY Nina Kaufman
About to strike a business partnership? Attorney Nina Kaufman shares advice on how to do it right.
Play Video How to Stop a Competitor from Using a Similar Business Name (Video)
BY Nina Kaufman
Attorney Nina Kaufman explains the steps you can take to protect your name.
Play Video How to Know Which State to Incorporate Your Business (Video)
BY Mark J. Kohler
You might not want to incorporate in a state other than the one where your company is doing business, attorney Mark Kohler says.
Play Video How to Get Low-Cost Legal Services (Video)
BY Colleen DeBaise
The secret? Persuade lawyers that your scrappy startup will one day be a paying client, says serial entrepreneur Mark Hirsch.
Play Video How to Legally Protect Your Home If Your Business Is Sued (Video)
BY Mark J. Kohler
Before starting up, it's important to set up protections for your personal assets, including your home. Here, attorney Mark Kohler explains.
Play Video How to Choose the Best Legal Entity for Your Business (Video)
BY Mark J. Kohler
Choosing a legal entity can be complicated, but it can help protect your business's assets. Attorney Mark Kohler explains.
Play Video How to Protect Your Business Ideas (Video)
BY Jen Groover
Serial entrepreneur Jen Groover on making sure your business ideas aren't stolen as you seek out help and advice for your startup.
Employees' Facebook Posts Give Businesses Heartburn
BY Mikal E. Belicove
Facebook posts about work may be protected speech -- giving small employers more of a reason to seek professional advice when crafting a social-media policy.
Labor Ruling Is a Reminder to Revisit Social Media Policies
BY Mikal E. Belicove
A recent decision suggests it's time to consult with counsel regarding the legality of your social media policies.
Rocket Lawyer: Cutting Out Small Business Attorneys' Fees
BY Jonathan Blum
For forms and quick answers to burning legal questions, Rocket Lawyer is a good resource. But you might want to skip the professional package -- and the service fees.
Five Overlooked Legal Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make
BY Lisa Girard
When starting a business, details can get lost in the excitement of a new venture. Here are the top legal mistakes unwittingly made by new business owners -- and how to avoid them.
Do's and Don'ts of Using Social Media to Screen New Hires
BY Mikal E. Belicove
If your HR department or hiring manager is thinking about vetting job applicants via social media sites, consider these consequences.
Protecting Your Knowledge -- and Your Business
BY Robert Skrob
If you're in the business of selling information -- from books and podcasts to seminars and consulting -- protect your information and your business with these legal steps.How to Protect Your Intellectual Property Rights
BY Jonathan Blum
Created as a pressure release for patent office overload, the controversial America Invents Act may give big business the edge in securing patents. Here's a guide to protecting your intellectual property rights in the post-act age.
Don't Use Facebook to Gripe about Work
BY Mikal E. Belicove
A recent employee firing, whether right or wrong, sheds light on why you need a social media use policy at your workplace.



