Business Law
Business law is a broad term encompassing all aspects of starting, running and growing a business. The law related to business includes local, state and federal law. However, a big aspect of business law is the law of contracts. A lawyer skilled in business law will be able to counsel your business both as to compliance law issues and with regard to business contracts. Many business lawyers can also assist a business with issues related to employment law, securities law and consumer law matters. Business and law are so related that virtually every aspect of starting, running and growing a business involves the law. As a business grows, often it will hire one or more attorneys to manage all law related issues. Other times, the business will have both in-house law experts and outside law counsel.
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Legal Articles
- Choosing your Business Entity Structure
Businesses can operate in a variety of structures, such as a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited partnership, corporation, or limited liability company. Each of these forms of incorporation provides certain benefits and also certain limitations. The legal structure of a business determines how it is managed, how it is taxed, and what regulations it must follow. So how do you … more
Legal Guides
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Advertising FAQ's: A Guide for Small Business
Guide for small businesses explains the truth-in-advertising laws including what makes an … more -
Advertising and Marketing on the Internet: Rules of the Road
Explains how businesses can comply with truth-in-advertising laws when marketing on the Internet. -
Dot Com Disclosures: Information About Online Advertising
Describes the information businesses should consider as they develop online ads to ensure that … more - Selling 'American-Made' Products? What Businesses Need to Know About Making Made in USA Claims
- Guide Concerning the Use of the Word "Free" (FTC Guidance on Advertising)

