Businesses in America must follow federal and state anti-discrimination laws. The anti-discrimination practices include treatment of employees of the business, treatment of customers, and business policies. Several areas that are not included in federal anti-discrimination laws are protected under state…
The federal government maintains authority to regulate intellectual property, and it does so by registering IP through the U.S. Copyright Office and the U.S. Office of Patents and Trademarks. In the current environment of creative digital work, however, the issues…
Introduction The goal of many entrepreneurs is to merge with or be acquired by another company. They have grown their business to the point where it is attractive enough for another company to want to own it or to be…
If you’ve ever tried to cancel your cable or cell phone contract, you know how hard it can be. With business-to-business services, it can be even worse. You might be stuck with an expensive contract or bad service for years….
If you want to protect your business, you need to use contracts. Not only will this protect your business but it can also help both parties understand what to expect during the terms of the agreement. It can also be…
The Changing Regulatory Environment The federal regulatory environment related to export control is currently undergoing significant revision. Goals of the revision include improving access to global markets for American business; and reducing the regulatory burden and expense of export…