Brett Trout and I will be presenting a blawg (law blog) continuing legal education seminar this Fall in Des Moines, Iowa covering the nuts and bolts of getting your law firm’s blog up and running. The seminar will include not only getting your blawg up and running quickly, but also tips on how to generate
Iowa Ranks 4th in Judicial Fairness
According to an annual survey released by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Iowa’s legal system ranks No. 4 in the nation. Iowa has ranked in the top five each of the last three years.
The five top states for overall legal fairness according to the survey are Delaware, Nebraska, Virginia, Iowa and Connecticut.
The survey
Small Business Incorporation in Iowa
Are you looking to incorporate your Iowa small business? My first word of advice is to speak with an accountant to determine which form of business best suits your tax situation. Your choices likely include the "S" corporation, "C" corporation or you could choose to form a limited liability company.
Some people are inclined to
Small Business Myths Revealed
If you are in the process of starting your own business or interested in starting one I suggest reading the following Entrepreneur article entitled Small-Business Myths Busted.
Man Who Looks Like Mike Wants $832 million
Man Who Looks Like Mike Wants $832 million
Mike Downey of the Chicago Tribune reports that a man has filed a lawsuit seeking $832 million against Michael Jordan, Nike and Nike chairman Phil Knight because the man looks too much like Michael Jordan. The 51-year-old man stands 6 foot tall (Jordan is 43 and 6’6")
Is Your Team Dysfunctional?
One of the best business books I have read recently is Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni of The Table Group. In an easy-to-read format he diagnoses symptoms of teams in trouble:
1. Absence of Trust
2. Fear of Conflict
3. Lack of Commitment
4. Avoidance of Accountability
5. Inattention to Results
My
Attempt to Steal Coke Recipe Proves Point
Three people are facing federal charges for trying to steal Coke’s trade secret information and offering to sell it to rival Pepsi. Apparently, Pepsi immediately notified Coke about this offer, who in turn notified the FBI. One of the defendants is reportedly an administrative assistance to a Coke executive.
This proves the point of a
Employers Will Face More Retaliation Claims
Employers are expected to face more retaliation claims due to a recent United States Supreme Court decision which adopted a broader definition of anti-retaliation provisions Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The act forbids an employer from firing, demoting or harassing employees that complain about discrimination on the job.
Under the ruling
Employees Pose Biggest Threat to Data Security
A recent audit by Palisade Systems of Ames, Iowa found that the biggest threat to a data breach or theft comes from employees or consultants that do not property secure the data they are entrusted with. Companies may spend millions to keep out hackers but only 2% of companies have monitoring and content filtering technology
Basic Rules for Buying a Business
I recently read an article from AllBusiness. The article states that buying an existing business is less risky than starting a new business. The article says there is a lot to say for a proven idea and existing customers.
But watch out when buying an existing business. An existing business may not be worth