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Canadian firm hopes non-browning apple will tempt USDA
Approval of GMO apple could potentially boost sales of fruit for snacks, salads and other meals
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Confidential information and why you must protect it
In the ‘information age,’ ensuring your trade secrets remain secret isn’t something limited to big companies with magic formulas locked up in vaults
Partnerships
Prenups spare companies the Hollywood drama
Business breakups can end friendships and hurt the bottom line, but both can be avoided if the partners sign an initial agreement
Law firms cater to small business clients with new structures and services
Entrepreneurs should think again when it comes to passing on legal help
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When to patent something and how to do it
If you have an original and useful invention there are three basic registration criteria
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Copyright issues that can affect your business
Some companies don’t know when they need protection, or when they may be infringing on someone’s turf
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Limiting your personal exposure
Terrified of losing it all? By creating a corporation, one can reduce personal liability in the event the business fails
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Ignore metadata at your peril
The history of an electronic document is important to anyone trading information, including companies and politicians
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Human rights emerging as cost concern
Explosion in litigation could have serious ramifications for small and medium-sized businesses in particular
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Don't leave branding to the lawyers
What they should be doing is clearing your company's proposed name with the appropriate registry in your province
