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<title>BizSugar / Published News / Legal</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 11:17:35 CDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How I Incorporated my Business with CorpNet]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/how-i-incorporated-my-business-with-corpnet/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/how-i-incorporated-my-business-with-corpnet/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 11:17:35 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>smpayton</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Now that I'm a corporation, let me share my experience in working with CorpNet to become one. It was easy and I feel more protected with my business.<br/><br/>22 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Affordable Care Act and Medical/Dental Practice Value: Winners and Losers ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/affordable-care-act-and-medicaldental-practice-value-winners-and-losers-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/affordable-care-act-and-medicaldental-practice-value-winners-and-losers-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 06:34:29 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ivanpw</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
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<description><![CDATA[The diverse affects of Affordable Care Act on the probable value of the solo and other small medical and dental practices across the nation.<br/><br/>27 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sole Trader: What Form Should Your Business Take?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/sole-trader-what-form-should-your-business-take/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/sole-trader-what-form-should-your-business-take/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:03:00 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>HeatherStone</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
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<description><![CDATA[What form should your small business take? The options open to you are varied depending upon the company in which you reside. As Michael Quinn, an accountant and attorney, explains the advantages and disadvantages of running your business as a sole trader in Australia. The arrangement would be roug<br/><br/>22 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Protect Yourself When You Fire Someone]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/how-to-protect-yourself-when-you-fire-someone/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/how-to-protect-yourself-when-you-fire-someone/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:48:20 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>MMarquit</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/how-to-protect-yourself-when-you-fire-someone/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Most entrepreneurs don't enjoy firing people, but it can be a necessary part of the job. For those unfortunate times when it's necessary, here's how to legally protect yourself when firing someone.<br/><br/>20 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Another Old-School Tech Firm To Bite The Dust? - Atari Files For Bankruptcy ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/another-old-school-tech-firm-to-bite-the-dust-atari-files-for-bankruptcy-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/another-old-school-tech-firm-to-bite-the-dust-atari-files-for-bankruptcy-/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:11:52 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ivanpw</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/another-old-school-tech-firm-to-bite-the-dust-atari-files-for-bankruptcy-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Without Atari the video game industry would be a very different place. As Atari was unable to cope with changes, filing for bankruptcy is only a matter of time.<br/><br/>19 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How To Set Up and Structure Multiple Businesses]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/how-to-set-up-and-structure-multiple-businesses/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/how-to-set-up-and-structure-multiple-businesses/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:59:43 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Nellie Akalp</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/how-to-set-up-and-structure-multiple-businesses/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Nellie Akalp, CEO of CorpNet.com, shares how to set up and structure multiple businesses in this Small Business Trends post!<br/><br/>26 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Fixing My Backswing – An Operational Perspective ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/fixing-my-backswing-%E2%80%93-an-operational-perspective%C2%A0/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/fixing-my-backswing-%E2%80%93-an-operational-perspective%C2%A0/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:38:54 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>kirchnergroup</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/fixing-my-backswing-%E2%80%93-an-operational-perspective%C2%A0/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Here you have arguably the best golfer in world working daily with a coach yet it is so rare that you hear of CEOs, from the smallest companies to the global leaders, working with coaches of their own. Why is that? <br/><br/>18 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Before you sign a Ghostwriter contract ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/before-you-sign-a-ghostwriter-contract-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/before-you-sign-a-ghostwriter-contract-/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:55:59 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>amabaie</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/before-you-sign-a-ghostwriter-contract-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[You have found a ghostwriter that you want to work with.  You are ready to sign a contract.  But does the contract cover everything? Here is a quick guide to what you need to know…<br/><br/>25 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The 4 Laws Every Entrepreneur Should Know ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/the-4-laws-every-entrepreneur-should-know-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/the-4-laws-every-entrepreneur-should-know-/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:48:24 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ivanpw</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/the-4-laws-every-entrepreneur-should-know-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Legal issues and knowledge must be given priority by all entrepreneurs. The following are four laws that any entrepreneur must know.<br/><br/>24 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[You CAN Handle The Truth: Five Legal Myths Small Business Owners Should Avoid ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/you-can-handle-the-truth-five-legal-myths-small-business-owners-should-avoid-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/you-can-handle-the-truth-five-legal-myths-small-business-owners-should-avoid-/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 03:21:00 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>AngelBiz</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/you-can-handle-the-truth-five-legal-myths-small-business-owners-should-avoid-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There are several legal myths that small business owners commonly believe in. These myths aren't only dangerous to our companies, but they can be dangerous to our personal livelihoods. Take a look at the five legal myths below to make sure your company isn't sinking into hot water.<br/><br/>21 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Avoid an Employee Lawsuit]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/how-to-avoid-an-employee-lawsuit/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/how-to-avoid-an-employee-lawsuit/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 07:06:28 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>MMarquit</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/how-to-avoid-an-employee-lawsuit/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It's easy to lose sight of ethics and mistreat employees when you are responsible for so much, but if you know how to avoid the mistakes most often made by managers, hopefully it can help you to be a better leader.<br/><br/>22 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[9 Tips for Protecting Your Business from Outrageous Personal Injury Claims ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/9-tips-for-protecting-your-business-from-outrageous-personal-injury-claims-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/9-tips-for-protecting-your-business-from-outrageous-personal-injury-claims-/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2013 22:32:36 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>AngelBiz</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/9-tips-for-protecting-your-business-from-outrageous-personal-injury-claims-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Tips for small business owners on how to protect from personal injury claims that could potentially destroy your reputation and drain your bank account.<br/><br/>24 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Data Protection and Prank Calls]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/data-protection-and-prank-calls/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/data-protection-and-prank-calls/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:21:41 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Sian Phillips</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/data-protection-and-prank-calls/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[By Flor McCarthyA phrase that jumped out at me in the course of the whole phone prank episode surrounding the Duchess of Cambridge's recent stay in hospital, and the tragic death of one of the nurses involved was, &quot;reasonably foreseeable.&quot; I think it was a representative of the Austra<br/><br/>33 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Great Lawyers Are Worth More Than $5,000 - VentureBlog]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/great-lawyers-are-worth-more-than-5000-ventureblog/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/great-lawyers-are-worth-more-than-5000-ventureblog/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:49:00 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ObjectOriented</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/great-lawyers-are-worth-more-than-5000-ventureblog/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you want people to leave lots of comments agreeing with you, write a blog post saying that something is too expensive. And if you read the comments to Fred Wilson's latest post -- &quot;A Challenge to Startup Lawyers&quot; -- you'll see a whole lot of agreement. <br/><br/>24 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Too Many Regulations Hurt Business]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/too-many-regulations-hurt-business/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/too-many-regulations-hurt-business/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Nov 2012 23:04:19 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>FrankenBlogger</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/too-many-regulations-hurt-business/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Regulations are multiplying all over the world, many of them hitting businesses hard and making it more challenging to operate. A recent report indicates that currently about 60 regulations are added each day around the world with 14,215 new regulatory announcements globally since 2011. Some may ar<br/><br/>33 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[LegalZoom, Other Companies Reduce Friction of Business Startup]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/legalzoom-other-companies-reduce-friction-of-business-startup/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/legalzoom-other-companies-reduce-friction-of-business-startup/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 08:44:50 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Entrepreneurosaurus</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/legalzoom-other-companies-reduce-friction-of-business-startup/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There are an increasing number of companies, many of them online, that can reduce the friction of starting and operating a small business. LegalZoom is just one of these offering a cost effective alternative to paying for traditional legal services. Here Ramon Ray interviews LegalZoom CEO John Suh <br/><br/>32 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tiny Fish &amp; Chip Shop vs. Giant Warner Bros: The Perils of Scooby Snax]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/tiny-fish-chip-shop-vs-giant-warner-bros-the-perils-of-scooby-snax/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/tiny-fish-chip-shop-vs-giant-warner-bros-the-perils-of-scooby-snax/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:56:33 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bOnline</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/tiny-fish-chip-shop-vs-giant-warner-bros-the-perils-of-scooby-snax/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A fish and chip shop in Essex has been targeted by Warner Bros, who threatened legal action over the shop's name: Scooby Snax. Did the underdog come out on top or were they forced to retreat with their tail between their legs?<br/><br/>40 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What Entrepreneurs need to know about the JOBS Act ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/what-entrepreneurs-need-to-know-about-the-jobs-act-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/what-entrepreneurs-need-to-know-about-the-jobs-act-/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2012 23:41:41 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ivanpw</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/what-entrepreneurs-need-to-know-about-the-jobs-act-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The JOBS Act can be seen as both a blessing and a curse for entrepreneurs. What you should know about the American Jobs Act?<br/><br/>24 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[LLC vs S Corp vs C Corp vs Not Incorporating at All]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/llc-vs-s-corp-vs-c-corp-vs-not-incorporating-at-all/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/llc-vs-s-corp-vs-c-corp-vs-not-incorporating-at-all/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 01:33:37 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>HBCinc</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/llc-vs-s-corp-vs-c-corp-vs-not-incorporating-at-all/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Although many small businesses start as sole proprietorships, as they grow and expand, several will revise their business structures to corporations or LLCs. At first, the process of incorporating may seem expensive and complicated, and maybe not even worth the effort. However, incorporating do<br/><br/>32 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Importance of Confidentiality Agreements]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/the-importance-of-confidentiality-agreements/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/the-importance-of-confidentiality-agreements/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2012 23:52:56 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>expertbusiness</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/the-importance-of-confidentiality-agreements/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Confidentiality agreements protect your unveiled ideas from hitting the market before you're ready.In business, one of the main secrets to prosperity is the ability to stay unique in certain things. This is because not many people would want to associate with brands that are common.<br/><br/>23 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Run a Home-Based Business? – Find the Licenses and Permits You Need ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/run-a-home-based-business-%E2%80%93-find-the-licenses-and-permits-you-need-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/run-a-home-based-business-%E2%80%93-find-the-licenses-and-permits-you-need-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2012 23:52:55 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>SBA.gov</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/run-a-home-based-business-%E2%80%93-find-the-licenses-and-permits-you-need-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[By Caron Beesley. IF you're starting a business from home, it's important not to overlook the fact that your business is still subject to license and permit laws. Here's some information about the general guidelines that apply to home business licensing and permit requirements as well as a link to <br/><br/>24 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Intellectual Property: Tips on How to Protect Your Business Online ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/intellectual-property-tips-on-how-to-protect-your-business-online-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/intellectual-property-tips-on-how-to-protect-your-business-online-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2012 23:44:05 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>corpcentre</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/intellectual-property-tips-on-how-to-protect-your-business-online-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Registering a trademark, copyrighting, and applying for a patent can certainly bring peace of mind for those with valuable intellectual property. Here are some tips on how to protect your intellectual property.<br/><br/>23 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Does Administration Spell the End for Businesses? ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/does-administration-spell-the-end-for-businesses-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/does-administration-spell-the-end-for-businesses-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2012 22:23:41 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ivanpw</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/does-administration-spell-the-end-for-businesses-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Whilst most failing companies will attempt to implement a debt management plan and agreeing with creditors, others will consider pre pack administration.<br/><br/>24 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Is Your Data Really Safe In The Cloud? -- Tips from Nicole Black, Legal Technology Expert]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/is-your-data-really-safe-in-the-cloud-tips-from-nicole-black-legal-technology-expert/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/is-your-data-really-safe-in-the-cloud-tips-from-nicole-black-legal-technology-expert/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 21:52:29 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>GetApp</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/is-your-data-really-safe-in-the-cloud-tips-from-nicole-black-legal-technology-expert/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Tips from Nicole Black, Legal Technology Expert about the world of legal technology and addresses the topic of data safety in the cloud.<br/><br/>26 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Choose a Law Firm for Your Small Business ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/how-to-choose-a-law-firm-for-your-small-business-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/how-to-choose-a-law-firm-for-your-small-business-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2012 00:12:29 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>corpcentre</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/how-to-choose-a-law-firm-for-your-small-business-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Developing a working relationship with an attorney who understands your business is vital to your success! Here are some helpful hints to help you pick the right law firm.<br/><br/>32 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[5 Reasons to Be a C Corporation ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/5-reasons-to-be-a-c-corporation-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/5-reasons-to-be-a-c-corporation-/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 06:27:13 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>SBA.gov</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/5-reasons-to-be-a-c-corporation-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[By Barbara Weltman. The entity choice for starting or operating a business can have a number of implications. It can affect funding, taxes, and more. Here are five compelling reasons why you may want to run your business as a C corporation.<br/><br/>26 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Watch Out: Business Identity Theft is on the Rise  ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/watch-out-business-identity-theft-is-on-the-rise-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/watch-out-business-identity-theft-is-on-the-rise-/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 02:18:34 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>amabaie</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/watch-out-business-identity-theft-is-on-the-rise-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Many individuals are well aware of the risks involved in identity theft. Indeed, we've been hearing about the dangers of identity theft for years. However, small businesses need to be on the alert as well. Apparently, identity theft of small businesses is on the rise. If you have a small business, <br/><br/>32 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Can You Legally Sell Wikipedia Content (Like in an eBook, for Example)?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/can-you-legally-sell-wikipedia-content-like-in-an-ebook-for-example/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/can-you-legally-sell-wikipedia-content-like-in-an-ebook-for-example/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:23:04 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>amabaie</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/can-you-legally-sell-wikipedia-content-like-in-an-ebook-for-example/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[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. <br/><br/>28 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Day the Web Went Black ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/the-day-the-web-went-black-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/the-day-the-web-went-black-/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:34:48 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CIKMarketing</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/the-day-the-web-went-black-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[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.<br/><br/>36 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Know 5 Reasons Why CPA Accountancy Is Best to Be Assigned to an Expert ]]></title>
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<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/know-5-reasons-why-cpa-accountancy-is-best-to-be-assigned-to-an-expert-/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:39:04 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ivanpw</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
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<description><![CDATA[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.<br/><br/>31 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[5 Tips for Adopting a Brand Name for Your Small Business]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/5-tips-for-adopting-a-brand-name-for-your-small-business/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/5-tips-for-adopting-a-brand-name-for-your-small-business/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:04:04 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>fabianlegal</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/5-tips-for-adopting-a-brand-name-for-your-small-business/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[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<br/><br/>32 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Apple Was Prepared: What About You?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/apple-was-prepared-what-about-you/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/apple-was-prepared-what-about-you/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2011 19:39:26 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ShashiBellamkonda</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/apple-was-prepared-what-about-you/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[&quot;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<br/><br/>33 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What Small Business Owners can Learn from Big-Time College Athletics About Trademarks]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/what-small-business-owners-can-learn-from-big-time-college-athletics-about-trademarks/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/what-small-business-owners-can-learn-from-big-time-college-athletics-about-trademarks/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:30:52 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>fabianlegal</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/what-small-business-owners-can-learn-from-big-time-college-athletics-about-trademarks/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[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 &quot;confusingly similar&quot; to pre-existing trademarks cannot be protected, and may expose the small busi<br/><br/>25 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Was my writing stolen? ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/was-my-writing-stolen-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/was-my-writing-stolen-/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 22:36:51 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>amabaie</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/was-my-writing-stolen-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[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.<br/><br/>52 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Maybe you need a Business Divorce ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/maybe-you-need-a-business-divorce-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/maybe-you-need-a-business-divorce-/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:19:37 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>talansbs</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/maybe-you-need-a-business-divorce-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[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.<br/><br/>29 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Importance of Trademark Clearance Searching ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/the-importance-of-trademark-clearance-searching-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/the-importance-of-trademark-clearance-searching-/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:30:13 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>shonali</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/the-importance-of-trademark-clearance-searching-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Trademark searching is a crucial yet sometimes overlooked aspect of trademark protection, and something you should consider when launching your business.<br/><br/>27 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Could Wage and Hour Lawsuits Put Your Business at Risk? ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/could-wage-and-hour-lawsuits-put-your-business-at-risk-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/could-wage-and-hour-lawsuits-put-your-business-at-risk-/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:28:31 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>NetworkSolutions</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/could-wage-and-hour-lawsuits-put-your-business-at-risk-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[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<br/><br/>22 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A Digital Dilemma: Social Media and The Law]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/a-digital-dilemma-social-media-and-the-law/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/a-digital-dilemma-social-media-and-the-law/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:29:33 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>sbcmurphy</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/a-digital-dilemma-social-media-and-the-law/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Social media is allowing businesses of all sizes to compete on an even playing field. However, without legal guidance you could be breaking the law.<br/><br/>29 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Small Business Owners: How to Incorporate Yours ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/small-business-owners-how-to-incorporate-yours-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/small-business-owners-how-to-incorporate-yours-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jun 2011 08:41:01 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ivanpw</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/small-business-owners-how-to-incorporate-yours-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Incorporating your business is not trivial. You only need to follow a certain process that I will explain a bit to you in a while - Here's how.<br/><br/>23 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Personal Liability Under Contracts Signed on Behalf of a Legal Entity (LLC or Corporation)]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/personal-liability-under-contracts-signed-on-behalf-of-a-legal-entity-llc-or-corporation/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/personal-liability-under-contracts-signed-on-behalf-of-a-legal-entity-llc-or-corporation/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2011 10:48:55 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>lkpetrolino</dc:creator>
<category>Legal</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/Legal/personal-liability-under-contracts-signed-on-behalf-of-a-legal-entity-llc-or-corporation/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A very recent court decision demonstrates the importance of clarifying between obligations of business entities and obligations of the business entity's owners in contractual relationships. In Uduak J. Ubom v. SunTrust Bank, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals held that a business owner (a law fi<br/><br/>22 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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