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Patents: Patent Talk for New Inventors, Legal Matters, August 2008 - Frank Z. Yang and Erin R. Ogden.
Sexual Harrassment: Review Your Anti-Harassment Policy Before a Court Reviews It For You, Business Watch, February 2008 - Daniel D. Barker.
Robert J. Lightfoot II authored the article, Appealing SODs: Avoiding the Trip to Madison, published by Wisconsin Assisted Living Association.
Catherine J. Furay and Rebecca R. DeMarb co-authored an article published in an international journal. It is titled "Professionals Beware! Pitfalls to Getting and Keeping Compensation -- USA" and appears in INSOL World, The Quarterly Journal of INSOL International - Third Quarter 2004.
Robert J. Lightfoot II co-authored an article regarding the new survey process for assisted living which was published in the January 2004 issue of the Wisconsin Assisted Living Association's Newsletter.
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act seeks to place parents in control over the information that is collected from their children online. Learn what COPPA can and cannot do to protect children on the Internet. PROTECT KIDS' PRIVACY ONLINE
This article discusses legal considerations including entity formation, zoning concerns, permits and licenses and taxes related to home-based businesses. THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME FOR A BUSINESS
This article explains what "receiving a preference" means to a creditor and provides tools to aid creditors to analyze possible defenses to preference claims in bankruptcy cases. THE CREDITOR'S GUIDE TO PREFERENCE AVOIDANCE
This article will answer these questions: What is a marital agreement? When should I consider having an agreement? Will marital property affect how my estate is distributed or the beneficiaries to my life insurance? Should I have a lawyer assist me in preparing a marital agreement? WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MARITAL AGREEMENTS
This article outlines potential deductions for retired individuals that are living in assisted living facilities such as a community-based residential facility (CBRF), adult family home (AFH), or residential care apartment complex (RCAC). CBRF TAX DEDUCTIONS
This article identifies proactive steps that a business may take during the initial phases of credit extensions to avoid future collection problems. Proactive planning may save a business tremendous time, money and other resources. HOW TO AVOID COMMERCIAL CREDIT WOES
A divorce is an unsettling event in a person's life. This article offers advice on the financial changes a person may encounter during and after a divorce. CONQUERING THE FINANCIAL FEAR FACTOR IN THE MIDST OF DIVORCE
This article discusses common questions asked by employers related to hiring, firing and everything in between. LEGAL RIGHTS IN THE WORKPLACE: WHAT EMPLOYERS NEED TO KNOW
Whether you are a first-time home buyer or a seasoned pro - this article sheds light on the potential potholes when buying a home. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP: LEGAL QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN BUYING A HOME
This article reviews legal issues that you may encounter as a result of marriage. MEMOIRS OF A LAWYER BRIDE
Do you plan to do your Christmas shopping on-line this season? Then click on this link before you find yourself in the middle of an internet shopping disaster. THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
This article will answer some of the common questions about the difference between an independent contractor and an employee. THINK YOU ARE DOING BUSINESS WITH AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR?
Are you an employer that is considering monitoring your employees? Are you an employee that is questioning your privacy rights in the workplace? Read this article to learn more about workplace monitoring. WORKPLACE SPIES

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