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Uber
Two Uber Execs Reportedly Arrested in Paris
The arrests come just days after heated protests by taxi drivers in the French capital.
Sharing Economy
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Employee, Not Contractor: What the Uber Ruling Means for the Sharing Economy
When a peer-to-peer startup is forced to classify workers as employees, not contractors, what are the implications? Attorney Jaia Thomas explains.
Starting a Business
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The Type of Insurance You Need for Your New Business
Learn how to protect yourself from unexpected issues by having the right type of insurance coverage.
Tax Center
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6 Ways to Protect Your Home in a Business Lawsuit
Don't let the memories and money you've invested in your home get taken away. Find out how to protect your home from business creditors.
Credit Checks
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The Fair Credit Reporting Act Can Be a Trap
If you're an employer performing a background check, be very, very careful.
News and Trends
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Employee Says She Was Fired for Refusing to Be Tracked 24/7
The attorney filing the suit says she foresees a legal trend around privacy and productivity tracking.
Independent Contractors
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W-2 or 1099? Why It Pays to Classify Your Employees Correctly.
At stake are taxes for the employer and sick days, vacation and other benefits for the employee.
Apple Watch
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Is the Apple Watch Tax Deductible?
Sounds like a good portion of it just may be -- as long as you steer clear of the gold $17K piece.
Taxes
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The Changes to Tax Laws You Need to Know
Find out about Internal Revenue Code updates affecting small businesses that take effect this year and the next.
worth-knowing
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Mixing Business and Friendship? Read This First.
If you're going into business with a friend, make sure you're prepared.
Letting Investors Know About Your New Venture
Our expert explains how to publicly reach out to investors within the parameters of the JOBS Act.
Bitcoin
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GOP Congressman Introduces First Bill to Tax Bitcoin
Everyone's buzzing about Rep. Steve Stockman's plan to submit a bill declaring Bitcoin a currency, but this isn't the first time the politician has whipped up a stir.
Legal
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Does Your Business Put You at Risk of Lawsuits?
Things don't always go as planned. The more you know ahead of time, the better you can prepare in order to minimize your risk.
