The Gift That Doesn’t Always Keep Giving: A Retailer’s Guide to the Legalities Gift Cards
Selling gift cards in your shop can be a great way to boost sales, but be aware of these legal issues before you dive in.
Product Liability Insurance: Do You Need It? (The Answer is Probably “Yes”)
Any business that sells products to consumers must consider the risks of products liability claims: lawsuits filed by people who allegedly are injured or suffer losses from defective or improperly performing products. Getting product liability insurance can protect you if a claim is filed. Here’s what you need to know.
What to Do When the Company You’re Working With Files for Bankruptcy
Navigating your way around a bankruptcy filing is tough, but it will be easier if you understand some basics about U.S. bankruptcy law.
New Supreme Court Decision Makes it Harder to Go After Copyright Infringers
Fans of Ruth Bader Ginsburg rejoiced at her return to the Supreme Court a few weeks ago. Copyright holders were, perhaps, less excited when they read Ginsburg’s decision in Fourth Estate Public Benefit Corp. v. Wall-Street.Com.[1] Although the decision merely clarifies a procedural point relating to infringement litigation, makers who vigorously protect their IP rights are concerned about the delay the Court’s decision will add to the already time-consuming process of copyright litigation.
Pre-Nuptial Prep for Business Owners: What To Do Before Saying ‘I Do’
Whether you’re planning a traditional walk down the aisle or a quick dash to City Hall, getting married requires a certain amount of planning. Picking a honeymoon destination and getting a marriage license are probably on your to-do list—but is “business planning” on there, too?
Legal Building Blocks: Design Agreement
Make sure you consider the following issues when drafting or reviewing a design agreement.
A Taxing Endeavor: Navigating State Sales Tax in a Post-Wayfair World
In June, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Wayfair v. South Dakota, changing the sales tax landscape in ways that will significantly affect your craft-related business.
Terms of Service and Privacy Policies For Your Website
Adding a well-thought-out privacy policy and Terms of Service will provide practical benefits and may also protect you in case of a dispute with a website user.
Legal Building Blocks: The Non-Disclosure Agreement
Non-disclosure agreements are a valuable and important tool to protect your business information so it doesn’t fall into a competitor’s hands.
Many Happy Returns: Tax Filing Tips for Your Craft Business
Recent changes to the federal tax code apply only to the 2018 tax year — which means that the existing rules still apply to your 2017 return.