http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com The web as a business portal is here to stay. While nothing is permanent, we can certainly say with some confidence that the internet will remain with us in one form or another far beyond our life spans. This means you need to jump on board the digital tr... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/practical-issues-to-consider-when-purchasing-an-internet-site-2057595.html 22nd February 2011 Having practice internet law for well over 10 years, I’ve come to realize I’m not getting any younger. Fortunately, the passage of time has also brought at least some wisdom when it comes to understanding where many sites go wrong from a legal perspective... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/cyber-law--important-points-you-should-always-keep-in-mind-2041857.html 17th February 2011 Launching a site from scratch can be a real pain in the rear given the fact it can take a long time for your efforts and money to pay off. Many people simply cannot wait that long, so they look to purchase pre-existing sites that are already well establis... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/purchasing-an-existing-site--think-things-through-2041855.html 17th February 2011 A still photograph license is pretty much what it sounds like. The copyright holder of the image, usually the photographer, allows a second party a license to use it on their site for some purpose. In exchange for said use, the second party pays either a ... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/website-images--elements-of-a-still-photograph-license-agreement-2033456.html 15th February 2011 Corporations are generally considered to provide an asset protection function for shareholders, a shield of sorts between the debts and liabilities of the business and the shareholders personal assets. This assumption is usually correct, but gets turned o... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/professional-corporations--understanding-liability-issues-2033455.html 15th February 2011 You have to love the web. It is the ultimate manifestation of the concept of give me convenience or give me death! We can now access information that would have taken much more effort to see in the past. This doesn’t always mean the information is accurat... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/why-checking-the-online-trademark-office-database-is-dangerous-2031097.html 14th February 2011 How do you build credibility on the web? Well, there are a number of ways, but one of the best is to get credible recommendations from third parties. The best third parties are former customers and clients. I am, of course, talking about testimonials. In ... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/testimonials--two-rules-to-follow-for-your-site-2028954.html 14th February 2011 The idea of incorporating might invite a headache on your part. Don’t let it. While it might not be the most interesting of subjects, it is a vital move for just about every business. Why? Liability. There are two business entities that are best for m... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/incorporating--why-it-is-important-in-a-nutshell-2028952.html 14th February 2011 The web is often described as a den of thieves when it comes to content. You have to worry about someone scraping your site, using your meta tags or just creating a copy of your template. Given this, it is more than understandable that most people cling t... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/licensing--turning-your-content-into-a-revenue-source-2026062.html 11th February 2011 You’ve built a website and turned it into a successful business. Now you want to sell it. Before you start coming up with a price, it is vital that you think through the process and make sure you have your ducks in order well before a buyer comes along. ... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/selling-a-website--watch-out-for-copyright-problems-2019797.html 09th February 2011 Business entities are formed, run and closed every day. There are a host of different types and most people are familiar with the most popular choices of “S" corporations, LLCs and traditional corporations. In this article, we take a look at an entity kno... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/why-you-must-understand-the-concept-of-foreign-corporations-2017173.html 08th February 2011 Millions of people have the proverbial light bulb go on each year and decide to start an internet business. This almost necessarily means that you have to open a website whether it be a behemoth or a one page sales letter. 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It is the process of incorporating... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/nailing-down-a-cobranding-agreement-1928791.html 05th January 2011 A general partnership is a default structure that is automatically created when two or more parties go into business together unless they designate some other form of business. In this article, we look at going beyond this form of business to other altern... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/going-beyond-general-partnerships-1926300.html 04th January 2011 You are ready to get serious about a business idea. You've read somewhere that protecting yourself is a critical move. You know this means you need to form some type of business entity. The question you face is whether an LLC or corporation is the right c... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/is-an-llc-or-corporation-the-better-choice-1381424.html 08th February 2010 As a new or existing business, you can choose from just about any of the various business entities out there. The choice includes entities such as corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and limited partnerships to name just a few. In most... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/professional-corporations--just-what-are-they-1358341.html 21st January 2010 The LLC is the little business entity that could. Unfortunately, many services market it as the cure-all to every problem a small business has. LLCs are solid business entities, but they are not perfect. In this article, we take a look at one of the marke... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/llc--should-you-really-skip-keeping-corporate-minutes-1262824.html 27th November 2009 We are a nation of do it yourselfers. This is true whether we are trying to fix the sprinklers in the yard or forming a business entity. Many people make a noble attempt to form their own limited liability companies these days, but then don't have any ide... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/youve-formed-an-llc--now-what-1112611.html 23rd September 2009 The limited liability company is touted for its tax flexibility and asset protection benefits. While valid, single member limited liability companies are ripe for alter ego claims, which means the owner losses the asset protection benefit and becomes pers... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/single-member-llcs--losing-your-asset-protection-1037362.html 17th August 2009 The single member LLC is one of the more popular choices for small businesses. It is often touted as the perfect business entity, but there are definitely some areas of concern that a person forming the entity should know about. One has to do with the iss... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/single-member-llc--piercing-the-corporate-veil-issues-912848.html 03rd June 2009 Death and taxes are those two things you can never escape. When forming a corporation, making your tax year designation is a fundamental step you need to take carefully. Taxes are defined by something magical known as the fiscal year. It is a 365 day ... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/corporations--making-tax-year-designations-472868.html 12th February 2008 The legal system comes in categories and layers that most people don't grasp at first. One of the layers has to do with how corporations are regulated and leads to the odd situation where many corporations are designated as "foreign" even if they are form... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/foreign-corporation--you-might-be-designated-as-one-472867.html 12th February 2008 Corporations are valued for a number of reasons and the shield against liability is certainly a big one. Given this, you really don't want to inadvertently breach your corporate shield. What is the corporate shield? It is the barrier that is put up be... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/dont-inadvertently-breach-your-corporate-protection-471936.html 11th February 2008 As most know, you have been able to obtain an EIN online through the IRS for new businesses. The process was fairly confusing, however, because the IRS essentially just put a form online. That has all changed.Just so we are clear, EIN stands for employee ... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/irs-creates-easy-online-ein-application-process-for-businesses-241316.html 07th November 2007 Given the fact that the threat of getting sued is on just about every business owner's mind, it is hardly surprising that most businesses are held in the form of a corporation or limited liability company. While this makes sense, how to actually form an e... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/options-for-forming-corps-and-llcs-204742.html 22nd August 2007 The corporate entity is a very popular one with most businesses. Although traditional "C" corporations are frowned upon for small businesses, "S" corporations are viewed more favorably. So, just what are "S" and "C" corporations? The technical answer i... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/timing-the-s-corporation-designation-204628.html 22nd August 2007 Once you register a corporation in your state, you must go ahead and capitalize it. This raises a host of questions regarding the best way to do it and potential risks of getting it wrong. First things first. Any discussion of capitalization needs a d... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/issues-with-capitalizing-your-new-corporation-192356.html 26th July 2007 Most shareholders believe a corporation protects them from personal liability. This is generally true unless alter ego is successfully asserted. Alter ego is an equitable claim that a corporation should be set aside in a lawsuit and the shareholders h... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/piercing-the-corporate-veil--factors-considered-192355.html 26th July 2007 Deciding to incorporate is usually a function of seeking to protect oneself from the risks of doing business by employing a corporate shield. Ah, but can that shield be penetrated? Yes! The internet is an amazing part of our lives, but it has created a... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/piercing-the-corporate-veil--alter-ego-192354.html 26th July 2007 The limited liability company is a popular business entity for small businesses. Here are some common questions and answers regarding the entity. LLC stands for limited liability company. The entity was first created in Wyoming in the late 1970s, but ... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/common-question-about-llcs-186711.html 19th July 2007 Many sites put up privacy policies without giving them much thought. Once up, they are often forgotten about even if the policy is later changed. This can lead to disaster as one recent case showed. You probably are not surprised to learn that lying i... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/get-sued-by-competitors-for-lying-on-your-privacy-policy-180143.html 01st July 2007 It goes without saying that the LLC is the media darling when it comes to choosing an entity for small businesses. In some cases, however, an LLC is at a disadvantage compared to an S Corporation. Originating in the late 1970s in Wyoming, Limited Liab... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/the-advantage-of-an-s-corp-over-an-llc-178011.html 27th June 2007 A domain name is your address on the web, which can make it vitally important. So, what do you do when someone tries to move onto your yard? If you work on the web at all, you know that domain names can be very similar. This raises the question of whe... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/claiming-an-infringement-on-your-domain-name-176283.html 19th June 2007 Given the costs associated with hiring employees, a vast majority of businesses now hire independent contractors to build and/or maintain their websites. This raises a host of legal issues. First and foremost, it should be a requirement that the perso... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/legal-issues-when-hiring-someone-to-build-your-site-175691.html 18th June 2007 There are many ways to make money online including buying another website that may be a competitor or compliment to yours. When doing so, you need to watch out for IP problems. The creation of a web business tends to be a herky-jerky event. Things can... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/buying-a-website--problems-with-intellectual-property-175690.html 18th June 2007 When it comes time to start a business, many people just get on with the process without really thinking about issues like taxes, liability and business entities. This can lead to unintended consequences. If you start a business and are the sole owner... http://richardchapo2.articlealley.com/defaulting-into-a-business-general-partnership-175683.html 18th June 2007