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Credit Card Surcharge Legal, But Will It Cost You?
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
Small businesses are feeling the effects of the recent credit card antitrust settlement. As of Jan. 27, 2013, most merchants that accept credit cards can add a...
FTC Warns of 'Consumer Complaint' Email Scam
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
Beware of that "Notification of Consumer Complaint" email you may receive, purportedly from the Federal Trade Commission. It may not really be one of your...
Starting a Business On Your Own? 5 Legal Risks
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
If your New Year's resolution was to finally get around to starting your own business, we'd like to support you in your efforts. And even if your motivation...
3 Estate-Planning Tips for Entrepreneurs
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
Estate planning is a vast topic and covers a lot of ground. For entrepreneurs and small business owners, it can get complicated. Here's one reason why: A...
Attorney, Arbitration, or Mediation?
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
When you need to resolve a legal problem, should you go for an attorney, arbitration, or mediation? If a contract is involved, you may not have a choice....
Will PayPal Policy Change Be Good for Business?
By Tanya Roth, Esq. | Last updated on
PayPal is planning "aggressive changes" to its user terms and conditions, along with its overall fraud management operations, reports CNNMoney. But will these...