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When Your Business Ships Goods

When taking orders, whether by phone or online, you must follow the shipping and refund rules of the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC's) Mail or...
Nolo, 11/01/06 by Attorney Richard Stim · More from publication
Copyright Ownership and Rights

Many artists, writers, and musicians mistakenly believe that the creator of a work automatically owns the copyright. That's not always the case....
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Getting Permission for Sampling Others' Work

If you use samples in your music you've probably gotten the message by now: Whenever you sample an outside source, you need to get legal permission...
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Getting Your Business Online

If you're looking for an efficient, relatively inexpensive way to reach customers, clients and fans, establishing a website can fit the bill in...
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Protecting Artwork That Uses Natural Elements: Copyright and Design Patent Laws

Vickery Design, a candle manufacturer, sells candles shaped like corn. In 1999, Vickery tried to stop another company from making corn-shaped...
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Terms and Conditions for Your Website

Many sites post "terms and conditions" somewhere on the site. Do you need them, too? If you have anything more than a small, information-only site,...
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Ten Tips for Songwriters: Credits, Copyrights, and Coauthors

You may have written an outstanding song with a fabulous melody, great lyrics, and memorable hooks. But that, by itself, is not enough to fill your...
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Collecting Business Debts

Sometimes, the biggest challenge for a small business owner comes when it's time to get paid. Fortunately, with a little preparation, you can...
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Invoicing Customers and Extending Credit

If you're a professional service provider (such as a consultant or accountant) or you sell products to a wholesaler (a company that places your...
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Consigning Your Arts and Crafts

Consignment sales come with plenty of risks. Consider the artists left holding the bag when a Minneapolis gallery filed for bankruptcy owing...
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