Whether you own stock in a business or you run a business that has shareholders, understanding the rights of a stock owner can help you better protect your interests. Common shareholders in a company can: Exercise financial claims on the company Your stock comes with...
How do you stop fraud in your small business?
Fraud is a major problem in many industries. However, it often hurts small and medium-sized businesses the most. Fraud can not only hurt you financially, but it can also damage the relationship and trust that you've built with your clients, suppliers and other...
Nuk sued over its ‘orthodontic’ pacifiers
Where pacifiers are concerned, every parent seems to have a strong opinion. Some parents consider pacifiers to be a godsend when a cranky baby needs soothing and think they're fine to use for a while when babies are small. Other parents hate them with a passion and...
Obese man sues trio of Florida businesses for discrimination
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been a considerable benefit to many people who would otherwise be denied access to many places due to mobility issues and other disabilities. Unfortunately, the ADA has also created a lucrative cottage industry of lawsuits...