Congress.

5. Enthusiastic Legal Representation – Your attorney has a duty to enthusiastically represent you, but not make final decisions on your behalf. He or she will make recommendations, but the final decision is yours.

6. Common Law Copyright – When you create an artistic work such as a book or music, you automatically are granted copyright. If some infringes on your copyright, however, you must have registered it with the Copyright Office to get damages.

7. Avoid General Partnerships – Never form a general partnership unless you have to. This business form leaves all partners open to joint and several liability. This means everyone is entirely responsible for the debts of the business.

8. Corporate Tax Designations – Once you have incorporated a business, you must determine the tax status of the business. If you do nothing, it is automatically taxed as a C-corporation. Alternatively, you can file for a S designation.

9. LLC Tax Designation – Most people know LLCs are great because they can be taxed like a partnership. If you wish, however, you can have them taxed as a corporation.

10. Email Privacy Issues – If you send messages by email, it is important to remember they are not private. Whether you have a business dispute or personal one, a court can order you to produce them.

As with all legal information, keep in mind the above may or may not apply to your specific situation. Much of the law is factually oriented, meaning it applies in different ways to different situations.

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