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Starting a Business--and Not a Legal Battle
How to quit your job, compete with your old boss and not get sued in the process

Keep Your eBay Biz Legal
Build your eBay business on a strong legal foundation to keep the bids coming.

How to Hire an Attorney
Hiring a good lawyer is crucial to any successful business. Here's everything you need to know about finding, interviewing and hiring the very best.

Answers to Your Startup Legal Questions
Don't let red tape boggle your mind. Here's how to handle some common legal dilemmas.

Is Your Hobby Really a Business?
Even if you think of your new pastime as a hobby, the IRS and your city and state tax authorities might disagree. Find out if there's more to your "hobby" than meets the eye.

Can Non-Residents Own Businesses in the U.S.?
This legal expert offers a breakdown of the immigration laws every non-resident entrepeneurial wannabe should know.

When 50/50 Ownership Splits Just Don't Work
Sometimes, divvying up everything equally in a business isn't in everyone's best interests.

Starting a Homebased Business Legally
Before you set up shop, make sure you've got all your legal bases covered.

Legal Aspects of an E-Business
3 important things to consider before you start your e-business

How to Lower the Risks of Competing With Your Former Boss
Before you take on your ex-employer head-to-head, make sure you understand the legal implications of this oft-risky venture.

How to Find a Lawyer
Every business needs a good attorney--so here's how to find one just for you.

Starting a Homebased Business as a Teen
Entrepreneurs under the age of 18 have special legal issues to consider.

Keeping It Legal
I've got the knowledge and experience. Do I really need a piece of paper?

A Legal How-To for Startups
Little-known legal tips to help you start your business hassle-free

The Risks of Sharing Your Idea
It's every entrepreneur's worst nightmare: Someone has stolen your idea. How can you really protect yourself?

Developing a Solid Relationship with Your Attorney
The second in a three-part series on dealing with the new professionals in your business life

Starting a U.S. Business
When you're not a U.S. citizen, how do you start a business in the United States?

Is My Idea Legal?
Follow these tips to determine whether or not your business idea is legal.

Business Visa Basics
Immigration law and how it applies to you and your new business

How to Avoid Lawsuits
Follow these tips for settling disputes without going to court.

What You Need to Know About Consumer Protection Laws
Follow these tips to stay on the right side of the law when dealing with customers.

Paper Trail
Before you launch your business, you'd better know what the State Corporation Commission does and what it means to you.

Does Your Startup Meet Legal Requirements?
Start your business off on the right foot by learning what's required of your business.

Contract Basics
How do you create contracts without using a lawyer? We'll show you the ins and outs of business agreements.

Do As They Say
Laws: Federal, state, local...and if you're not sure your company's in compliance, you'd better get sure.