Thought Leaders
Litigation Usually Isn’t the Solution But Sometimes It Totally Is
Win or lose, your attorney is costing you hundreds of dollars an hour.
Litigation
Thought Leaders
Theranos: The House of Cards That Elizabeth Holmes Built
Thirteen years, a thousand employees, $700 million of venture capital, 40 wellness centers. Six million blood tests. Zero revenue. This is how it happened.
By Steve Tobak
Business News
6 Lessons From the Demise of Gawker
Gawker was crushed by a libel suit brought by Hulk Hogan and financed by Peter Thiel. Gawker founder Nick Denton is no victim; he did this to himself.
By Steve Tobak
Thought Leaders
Shocking Allegations Against Global Ad Agency CEO Detail Everything You Don’t Want Your Office to Be
Gustavo Martinez, CEO of J. Walter Thompson, denies charges of racism and misogyny brought in a lawsuit by a top staffer. The allegations, if proved, epitomize what is meant by 'hostile work environment.'
Building a Business
Is It So Wrong That DoorDash Delivers a Delicious Double Double to My Front Door?
Here are the ins and outs of the legal battle involving fast-food burger giant In-N-Out and DoorDash, a food-delivery startup.
By Vic Lin
Building a Business
5 Things You Need to Know About Web Accessibility
With litigation under the Americans with Disabilities Act on the rise, companies should be adding web accessibility to their list of top priorities for 2016.
Marketing
The Quirky State Laws That Salespeople Must Know About
Little-known regulations, such as the fact that Tuesday is Mardi Gras Day in Louisiana, can get telemarketers in big trouble.
Tech
The Top 5 Cloud IT Challenges Facing Businesses in 2015
As cloud computing becomes the norm for businesses of all sizes, the demands for security and reliability will increase.
By Michael Gold
Building a Business
Congress Should Help Small Businesses Deter Patent Trolls
The patent trolls are the only stakeholders who benefit from vague and unclear threats to sue for patent infringement.
By Scott Shane
Thought Leaders
How to Fire an Employee So You Don’t Get Sued
Terminating an employee, even one who deserves it, is already traumatic. Don't make it worse by setting yourself up for a lawsuit.
Building a Business
3 Key Agreements Every Family Business Needs in Writing
Sadly, family businesses are not immune to the disputes that afflict every business. Putting agreements in writing can save the family, as well as the business.
Building a Business
3 Things Every Entrepreneur Should Know About Patent Risk
For startups, patent trolls can be a major headache. Make sure you remain abreast of patent risk to avoid litigation with trolls.
Building a Business
Why Your New Business Needs a Lawyer Yesterday
Even a young company can run into legal problems. An attorney is trained to identify potential problems -- before they happen.
Building a Business
Seeking Trade Secret Protection? Don’t Just Rely on a Label.
To enjoy legal protections for a product whether it's perfume or foot powder, do more than insert fancy terms on its packaging.
By Eric Ostroff