Legal Assistance

• How to Find the Right Attorney – Hiring a skilled and experienced attorney can be critical to the long-term health and success of your business. Here's how.
• How a Lawyer Can Protect and Assist Your Business – Don't wait until you need an attorney; be proactive and learn about how an attorney can make all the difference.
• Understanding Legal Fees – Understanding how lawyers bill can help keep your costs down while still receiving great legal advice and services.

Setting Up a Business

• How to Determine the Legal Structure of Your Business – Make an informed decision about the type of corporate structure that is right for your business.
• Setting up an E-Commerce Site: Basic Considerations – E-commerce lets you serve new customers and expand your business. This article provides an overview of the legal aspects of operating e-commerce sites.
• Website Policies: Returns, Privacy, and Terms and Conditions – Learn how to protect your business and your customers by setting clear expectations.

Employment Law, Discrimination, and Dispute Resolution

• Understanding Employment Laws – Learn which laws and guidelines your business must follow – and how to avoid costly lawsuits.
• Avoid Discrimination and Encourage Diversity – Follow simple guidelines to avoid discrimination, and be proactive by encouraging diversity.
• Avoid / Minimize the Effects of Employee Litigation – Learn how to treat employees fairly, avoid lawsuits, and minimize the effects if a lawsuit is filed.
• Effective Alternatives to Litigation – Learn how to settle some disputes more quickly and at a lower cost through mediation and arbitration.

Contracts

• Understanding Contracts – Learn what constitutes a contract and an overview of the most common types of contracts.
• Ensure Your Contracts Provide Protection from Liability and Loss – Learn how to protect your business, including terms and conditions you should always include.

Intellectual Property

• Copyrights, Trademarks, and Patents – Learn about the various ways you can legally protect your intellectual property.
• How to Register Trademarks and Copyrights – Online trademark and copyright registration is easier than ever; learn the basics of handling the process yourself.
• Protecting Web-Based Intellectual Content – Learn how to protect your text, photos, images, and other web-based creative content.

Asset Protection

• Avoid Antitrust Violations – Even small businesses can inadvertently violate antitrust laws; learn how to protect yourself and your company.
• Small Business Insurance – The right business insurance helps you stay competitive, weather unforeseen accidents or events, and overcome catastrophes.
• Providing a Secure Work Environment – Learn how to keep your employees and sensitive information secure by following these workplace security tips.
• Preventing Fraudulent Activities – Learn about simple checks and balances that can prevent illegal activity.