Chapter 3Lessons in Legalese

You may wince upon hearing the words legal, law, and contract, but by now you should understand that a legitimate business involves being familiar with legal matters. Have the right legal resources and measures in place, and you will be able to protect yourself while you do what you love. Skip the legal mumbo jumbo, and you could be dealing with some major ramifications.

Taking charge of legal issues does not mean that you have to spend thousands of dollars to hire a lawyer; it means that you remain aware of what situations you may face and you take proactive steps to stay protected. Yes, you might have to hire a lawyer along the way depending on different situations you run into; that’s a good thing, because lawyers ...

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