Legal section includes articles about legal topics and how the law affects small businesses. In this section, you will find solutions to legal problems such as trademark issues, copyright law, employee and customer lawsuits, contracts and much more.

Can You Legally Sell Wikipedia Content (Like in an eBook, for Example)?

Can You Legally Sell Wikipedia Content (Like in an eBook, for Example)? Avatar Posted by amabaie under Legal
From http://www.thebacklight.com 22 days ago
Made Hot by: stella77 on February 8, 2012 10:23 pm
This is something I’ve been wondering about for a while: Can you take Wikipedia content, repackage it, and sell it (in ebook form, for example)? Is that legal? I did some digging and here’s what I found out. Read More

The Day the Web Went Black

The Day the Web Went Black Avatar Posted by CIKMarketing under Legal
From http://www.cikmarketing.ca 35 days ago
Made Hot by: smallbizsavvy on January 19, 2012 8:34 am
The web will look a little darker today as some of the world’s largest tech companies take a stand against SOPA. Last night at midnight, Wikipedia shut down its English-language sites in order to protest plans to police the internet and combat piracy in the U.S., and they aren’t the only ones. Read More
Still in doubt about hiring a CPA accountant? The following 5 points describe the most essential reasons why you should get an expert CPA accountant. Read More

5 Tips for Adopting a Brand Name for Your Small Business

5 Tips for Adopting a Brand Name for Your Small Business Avatar Posted by fabianlegal under Legal
From http://www.365daysofstartups.com 103 days ago
Made Hot by: Ruth Stone on November 14, 2011 3:04 pm
Before choosing a brand name, it is critical for small business owners to take the necessary steps to both mitigate liability risks and protect their new valuable asset. Also, take note: once you adopt it, this is only the beginning of the process, and you need to make sure your trademark is protec Read More

Apple Was Prepared: What About You?

Apple Was Prepared: What About You? Avatar Posted by ShashiBellamkonda under Legal
From http://smallbiztrends.com 132 days ago
Made Hot by: Entrepreneurosaurus on October 16, 2011 6:39 pm
“We don’t get a chance to do that many things, and every one should be really excellent. Because this is our life. Life is brief, and then you die, you Read More
In adopting trademarks and logos for their products and services, small business owners need to be careful to avoid creating confusion with pre-existing brands in the marketplace. Trademarks that are "confusingly similar" to pre-existing trademarks cannot be protected, and may expose the small busi Read More

Was my writing stolen?

Was my writing stolen? Avatar Posted by amabaie under Legal
From http://www.seo-writer.com 204 days ago
Made Hot by: clickfire on August 2, 2011 10:36 pm
I invited Briana Myricks to write this guest post. When I heard her story, I knew that all writers – not just blog writers – will relate to what she experienced. I am curious to hear your comments once you have read her post. Read More

Maybe you need a Business Divorce

Maybe you need a Business Divorce Avatar Posted by talansbs under Legal
From http://talansbs.com 245 days ago
Made Hot by: BusinessBloggerPro on June 27, 2011 6:19 pm
If your customer won’t discuss a concrete plan to pay the past due invoices, then it may be time to get the divorce and cut that customer loose. Read More

The Importance of Trademark Clearance Searching

The Importance of Trademark Clearance Searching Avatar Posted by shonali under Legal
From http://womengrowbusiness.com 250 days ago
Made Hot by: Small Business News on June 27, 2011 5:30 pm
Trademark searching is a crucial yet sometimes overlooked aspect of trademark protection, and something you should consider when launching your business. Read More
Is your small business at risk from employee lawsuits stemming from mishandling wages and hours? Such lawsuits are on the rise, reports Business Insurance, possibly as a result of the growing number of Americans who are laid off. According to the Department of Labor, there were 40,000 wage and hour Read More