The entrepreneur's legal companion - Davidson, Daniel V.; Forsythe, Lynn M. (Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall, 2011)
Hiring a lawyer to help protect the enterprise -- Avoiding litigation -- Selecting the proper business form -- Establishing and serving on boards of directors -- Operating through agents and officers -- Raising funds for the venture -- Avoiding torts and minimizing risks -- Supervising workers to reduce the risks -- Complying with employment laws -- Protecting the venture's name and reputation -- Protecting what makes the venture unique -- Minimizing and shifting risks through contracts -- Obtaining insurance to protect the enterprise from risks -- Identifying legal risks before they become legal problems
Includes bibliographical references and index
Keywords: Businesspeople -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States; Business enterprises -- Law and legislation -- United States