Craigslist is not on law enforcement’s good side at the moment; its erotic services section has come under fire from all sorts of people following the attacks in Boston. But it looks like the lines of communication are still open, at least, as Craigslist representatives will soon meet with Illinois’s attorney general.
Attorney General Sues A Washington SEO Firm
An attorney general is suing a Redmond-based e-commerce service providing company, which had faltered on its promises of bringing up Web Traffic for a number of small businesses, driving many customers to file complaints. Attorney General Rob McKenna reportedly stated that, “When it comes to Internet search results, every small business wants to pull a high ranking. Merchants hoping to increase their online sales paid thousands of dollars to Visible.net and Captures.com but didn’t always receive the top listings and other services they were promised.”
Attorney General Shows Interest In Copyright Law
I have to wonder if Alberto Gonzales has been watching “Wag the Dog”; the attorney general lacks the power to start a military conflict, but he has put forth a proposal that attacks various forms of copyright infringement. Some onlookers see this as little more than an attempt to divert attention from Gonzales’s own problems.
Willis and Minnesota Attorney General Reach Agreement
Minnesota Attorney General Mike Hatch and Willis Group Holdings Chairman and CEO Joe Plumeri announced an agreement relating to Willis’ insurance brokerage practices.
Attorney Generals Reach Agreement With Blockbuster
Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox and the Attorneys General of 46 other states plus the District of Columbia have reached agreement with Blockbuster.
“Should I Hire an Attorney?”
As we all know, running a small business can be both challenging and rewarding. Most of us are in it for just these reasons but sometimes we get in over our heads when it comes to legal matters.
It may not seem quite fair to us but the complexities of running a small business are complicated by the legal requirements that stem from taxes, incorporation, employee management, workman’s compensation, OSHA, business licenses, local ordinances, etc. These legalities must be dealt with and they must conform to existing statutes. Otherwise, we might be headed down the path to failure.
Have You Drafted a Power of Attorney?
In these unsettled times, it’s the sign of a smart business owner to expect the best but prepare for the worst. What will happen to your business if you are unavailable due to any circumstance? Perhaps you are a Reservist and get called into active duty, for example.