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Read more17 Hot LA Startups to Watch
LA has always been known as Tinseltown and home to Hollywood. Now it's a booming tech hub too. Did you know these startups are based in Silicon Beach?
Read moreHow Chinese & Russian Military Games may Affect Your Business
The issues that divide the South China Sea are likely to one day disrupt shipping, and with $5.3 trillion of goods crossing the Sea annually, it will have substantial consequences.
The Stairway to Heaven Verdict: A Victory For Artists, Or a Loss?
A lawsuit alleges Led Zeppelin stole the iconic opening to “Stairway to Heaven” from psychedelic band, Spirit. What are the copyright implications? Hear from IP attorney...
How to Protect the Brand of Your Growing Business Beyond the First Trademark
UpCounsel trademark attorney Liz Oliner says that midsize businesses need to continue to trademark new products, including marketing materials, and police and enforce infringers...
How to Pitch a Top VC: Advice to Startups From Menlo’s Venky Ganesan
First and foremost, Menlo Ventures' Venky Ganesan says he looks for killer founding teams when deciding whether to invest in a startup. Get advice straight from the horse's mouth.
Microsoft Wins Landmark Battle Over Email Privacy
UpCounsel privacy attorney Sue Dunbar says tech companies should consider what measures they can take to ensure that their services aren’t being used to escape the lawful reach...
10 Growth Tips from Uber, Betterment and Stance
Uber’s VP of growth, Stance's CEO and Betterment’s director of communications shared how they’ve driven growth and measured ROI from marketing channels.
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How CEOs can Modernize Their Startups’ Equity Structure
When designing your company's equity arrangement, a blank canvas is at your fingertips, and what you put on paper represents your idea of what’s best for the company and the...
Hulk Hogan & Peter Thiel Take Down Gawker: A Dangerous Precedent?
UpCounsel Attorney Seth Wiener says that the verdict, which bankrupted Gawker, was "shockingly high and beyond the bounds of rationality."
Are Telecommuters Entitled to Worker’s Comp?
Eligibility for worker's comp depends largely upon when and where the injury occurred, and the circumstances of the accident.
What Negotiating Strategy Best Serves Your Business?
Negotiations shouldn’t be a contest of will, and they shouldn't irreparably damage relationships. Luckily, there is a better way.
How to Pitch the Media
There’s no special incantation, voodoo or magic required to successfully pitch to the press. All you need is patience, persistence, and a little common sense.
How Midsize Companies Structure Legal Operations to Save Money
When structuring legal operations, midsize companies need to conserve both the management team’s time and the business’s money. They have to balance efficacy against budget...
6 Things You Forgot to Discuss With Your Contract Attorney
Outsourcing contract management can save you money and time and even ward off costly litigation down the road.
Read moreHow to Obtain Global Patent Protection
While there’s no such thing as an international patent application per se, the closest thing is a Patent Cooperation Treaty application, which applies in 150 countries.
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Telling Stories, Building Culture: An Interview with Laura Youngkin
The founder of The Brave Millennial talks about what it means to be a millennial woman in today's workforce and how they and their managers can use storytelling to help them...
Why Hackers Love Pokémon Go as Much as You Do
Given the potential risks to personal data, our inner adult might say, “Put the phone down and just take a walk."
USA Network’s “Suits:” Separating Fact From Fiction
The show "Suits" walks the line between the realistic and fantastic in portraying life in BigLaw.
Can Texting Create a Binding Contract?
If you're discussing a deal in an electronic message simple statements, while harmless in intent, could cause serious problems.
3 Ways to Avoid Workplace Violence
Homicide is the fourth-leading cause of fatal occupational injuries. Here are three suggestions to help keep your workplace safe while complying with federal employment laws.
Patent Trolls: What They Are and How to Thwart Them
Patent trolls hold patents but don’t use them to produce or create anything. Instead, they accrue patents for the sole purpose of threatening litigation against other companies.