Legal Reasons Why Your Company Should Have a Social Networking Policy

June 3, 2009

Your employees are probably participating in social networking sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. But what are your workers doing on Facebook while on the clock? Are they networking or are they sharing their 5 favorite beers? On the one hand, you want to trust your employees and make them feel like they have […]

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What you can learn from Jim Collins approach to life.

May 24, 2009

As per my Sunday ritual of reading the New York Times, with a mug of coffee in hand, I came across this great profile of Jim Collins in today’s business section.  Jim Collins, along with Seth Godin, are the two business writers that have most influenced my thinking.  Mr. Collins has published a new book, […]

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Breach of Contract Lawsuit in New York: Quick guide to steps

May 18, 2009

The web designer that you hired failed to deliver the new web 2.0 apps on your website as agreed to in your written contract. In the alternative, you have been sued by a customer because they were not happy with the materials that you supplied. Should you call a lawyer and either start or defend a lawsuit? Below, is quick guide that summarizes the basic steps, legal process and expenses to breach of contract lawsuit.

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17 Riffs on how to use Twitter to build your local business

May 15, 2009

Twitter has only been around for a few years.  As a business owner, you are probably wondering how to use the service to grow your local business. Here are a few ideas: 1.  Follow as many people in your target market as possible.  If you are searching for Internet marketers, twitter is a gold mind. […]

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Ten Things you must know before entering into a contract

May 13, 2009

While litigation may sometimes be your only recourse, many times it is a result of signing a bad contract or not fully examining the contract you have signed. Here are ten things to know before entering into a contract that can help protect your business and your assets:

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Silicon Alley Insider and Microsoft Bizspark Networking Event

May 12, 2009

The Silicon Alley Insider and Microsoft Bizstart are teaming up for an open-bar networking bash.

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Why you should never use legal documents found on the internet

April 28, 2009

1. If you copy a form from the Internet, you have no idea who drafted it. In all likelihood, the business owner acted as his or her own legal counsel and simply copied the terms of the contract from other forms from the Internet. 2. The legal document is out of date. Laws change constantly. […]

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What is Trending on Twitter for Lawyers (and anyone else)

April 22, 2009

The Cutting Edge of Law Are Chinese drywall cases the latest product liability gold mine for lawyers? @danharris in his post Chinese Drywall Cases- Show me the Money! argues that it will be difficult to collect any money against any of the defendants because the responsible parties are located in Germany and China. As part […]

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23 Legal Issues for Start-ups and Businesses

April 14, 2009

Do you have that entrepreneurial drive? It takes more than a great idea to start a new business and keep it running. Unfortunately, entrepreneurs and business owners are often confused about the legal aspects involved in running a business. Below is a list of 23 legal issue’s for both start-ups and businesses that should be discussed with an attorney.

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You Just Got Sued. Now What?

April 2, 2009

You are sitting in your office on the busiest day of the year, and just when you think nothing else could go wrong, a person walks in and utters the fateful words “You’ve been served”, while handing you a stack of papers.   You have just been sued.  What is the best course of action you […]

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