Depending on the type of business you are opening, you may or may not need a license. You should have a copy of the franchisor’s Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) which will detail what licenses or certifications you will need. Also, check with the state licensing board that oversees that industr Read More
Here is a brief overview of the legal concerns and implications associated with adopting and seeking to register a new trademark. Read More
if you ever wondered if Non-disclosure, Non-circumvention and Non-competition agreements (or restrictive clauses in agreements) are the same, or what the difference between the three is, this is the article for you.
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Trademarks are words, slogans, logos, designs, shapes, sounds and other elements that businesses use to indicate the source of their particular products or services. Companies like Apple, Coca-Cola and Disney own hundreds—or even thousands—of trademarks, and they use these intellectual property a Read More
As a business owner, it is important to know how to write and read contracts. Most likely, you will run into contract situations often, whether it be with clients, vendors, tenants, landlords or other business partnerships.

Basically, a contract is a legally binding agreement between two or mor Read More
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) aims to protect the rights of workers in each state by providing them with just compensation. This way, workers would not be overworked and underpaid as they will be properly compensated for their hours of work. However, there are some who are not covered by this law Read More
Sole proprietorships are so easy to establish that you may already own one without realizing it -- all the more reason for getting set up properly so that you can make more money, minimize taxes, and avoid potential problems. Read More
Whatever you call it -- Internet law, cyberlaw, New Media law, or anything else -- it is an integral part of e-commerce and any digital marketing, and there is actually a number of excellent cyber law attorneys and resources which you may follow on Twitter to keep up with the latest news and develo Read More
We have become accustomed to corporate executives, politicians, TV networks, advertisers and sales people bending the truth. And, they all accuse the competition of lying. So, who is telling the truth? Read full article to find out how you can tell. Read More
Forewarn would-be employees about your background checks, verify résumé facts, check references—and provide a way to report unethical behavior anonymously. Read More
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