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Resumes & Interviewing

I'm a Lawyer and Entrepreneur Who Went to Prison for 14 Months. Here Are 9 Tips for Hiring a White Collar Criminal Defense Lawyer.

Hiring a defense attorney is a monumental task, and most are monumentally unprepared for the effort.

Business News

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Google's Appeal in Oracle Case

The move means Oracle is allowed to seek licensing fees for the use of its Java programming language.

Business News

Two Uber Execs Reportedly Arrested in Paris

The arrests come just days after heated protests by taxi drivers in the French capital.

Legal

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

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.

Money & Finance

6 Ways to Protect Your Home in a 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.

Growing a Business

The Fair Credit Reporting Act Can Be a Trap

If you're an employer performing a background check, be very, very careful.

Business News

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.

Legal

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.

Business News

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

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.

Business News

Mixing Business and Friendship? Read This First.

If you're going into business with a friend, make sure you're prepared.

Business News

Letting Investors Know About Your New Venture

Our expert explains how to publicly reach out to investors within the parameters of the JOBS Act.

Cryptocurrency / Blockchain

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.

Business News

Whose Trademark Is It Anyway?

Our expert speaks to the nuances of trademark law.