I'm a freelance writer who's considering suing a client for nonpayment. Before I go there, please give me the benefit of your experience. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 10, 2009 - 12 answers

Bank of America used my business phone number on a letter they sent out to customers. Now I am getting endless phone calls from their customers. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by Jsn7821 on Oct 15, 2008 - 18 answers

Client bounces check, and threatens to sue me for defamation when I report it to an industry group. [more inside]
posted by dejah420 on Oct 7, 2006 - 39 answers

What books and websites should a non-business-major read to learn about the legal and practical aspects of starting a small business partnership in the US (MD, to be exact)? [more inside]
posted by Alterscape on Aug 27, 2006 - 7 answers

What prepaid legal service would you recommend for business matters? [more inside]
posted by newgrl on Aug 7, 2005 - 6 answers

Can anyone recommend a small business lawyer in the Chicago area? Downtown is preferable. Also, does anyone have any idea of what basic services of starting a business through a lawyer would cost? Ballpark figure?
posted by agregoli on Aug 12, 2004 - 9 answers

I am thinking of starting a very small business, but I have a few questions for those of you who have done so before I really make up my mind wheter to go forward or not. [More Inside] [more inside]
posted by shotsy on Jul 29, 2004 - 10 answers