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Typical philosophy
Once feature of this book that is always fascinating is that one can take any paragraph in it and generate a plethora of ideas and commentary, that might even fill volumes. This book is not unique in that regard, but in fact most books of philosophy have this characteristic. They allow the mind to go forth untamed and engage in speculations that are unconstrained by experience or laboratory experiments. Philosophical reasoning is to be distinguished therefore by its freedom to say and write what it pleases, unlike the case for scientific reasoning, which is highly constrained by observation and experiment. There are some interesting points made in this book, some of them having intersection with what is now going on in artificial intelligence, computational grammar, and linguistics. Readers can also gain insight into the school of logical atomism, which the author was of course very much a part of.

The book is organized as a collection of disjointed paragraphs, which little or no correlation between them. Many of them are quite interesting and thought-provoking, especially if read in the context of the field of artificial intelligence. It is doubtful though that any of these ideas could be refined in such a way as to make them useful in the goal of building thinking machines. They are just too loosely structured to be codified in a language that would run on a machine. Speculative ideas unfortunately are like that. The ideas in the book might perhaps though put one in a certain frame of mind that would permit more acceptance of various claims made in artificial intelligence. Conversely, it might very well increase the doubt on those claims. Such is the nature of philosophical grammar: its expressive power and rich information content permits a wide range of interpretations.

philosophical grammar
like all his works logic is the most remarkable issue ... Read more

Book Description

Incorporate Your Business lays out everything you need to know about corporate laws and regulations in your state, clearly explaining:

*why and when to incorporate
*what you need to know about corporate taxation
*whether to elect S corporation tax status
*how to incorporate an existing business

Plus, you can save thousands of dollars in attorneys' fees by incorporating a business yourself -- Incorporate Your Business guides you through each step. In the end, your business will enjoy a number of advantages, including:

Limited Liability

Incorporating your business limits personal liability for business debts -- this means owners are not normally financially liable for business debts and court judgments.

Tax Advantages

You can split business income between yourself and your corporation, thereby lowering income taxes.

Access to Capital

Corporations have better access to private venture capital than any other type of business. They are also well positioned to raise capital by selling shares to the public.

Employee Perks

The owners of a corporation who work for the business are treated as employees. They can take advantage of tax-deductible, corporate-paid benefits such as:

*pension plans
*stock-option and stock bonus plans
*medical expense reimbursement
*term life insurance coverage
*and more

Incorporate Your Business provides the forms you need as tear-outs and on CD-ROM, including articles of incorporation, bylaws, minutes, stock certificates and resolutions.

The 2nd edition includes a special supplement about the latest federal tax changes that benefit small and large corporations. It also provides the latest corporate laws, rules and procedures for each state. ... Read more

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This new dictionary provides a ready reference to essential terms and phrases used in all areas of law and business, including accounting, banking, civil law, civil procedure, contracts, corporate law, criminal law, criminal procedure, economics, intellectual property, labor law, real property, secured transactions, securities law, and torts. Written by an American attorney who is also an accredited translator, it provides complete coverage of terminology used in all Spanish-speaking countries, not just those countries where the other bilingual dictionaries on the market were written (i.e., Spain and Argentina). Accordingly, it is the only source for translations of terms that are unique to countries such as Colombia, Peru and Venezuela. The dictionary was thoroughly researched using original documents and monolingual dictionaries from the Spanish-speaking various countries and is thus authoritative and up-to-date. No lawyer or translator who works with Spanish legal and business documents can afford to be without it. ... Read more

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A dictionary like none other
I have used many Spanish-English legal dictionaries, but never have I found a book as useful as this one. Unlike the others, this dictionary includes explanations of many of the terms. If you're trying to figure what the difference is between an "embargo" and "secuestro," this book will explain it to you. If you're translating a "sentencia," you can look up that word in this dictionary, and it tells you about the four parts of a "sentencia" in a Spanish-speaking country. The other thing that is completely different about this book is that it contains terms from Guatemala, Peru, El Salvador, Bolivia, Chile, etc.--in other words, terms from all the countries that a dictionary from Argentina is not going to include (because they don't turn up in Argentine documents). In short, if I could only have ONE Spanish-English legal dictionary, this would be it!

An Excellent Resource for Translating Spanish Legal Document
Tom West brings his expertise as a translator and attorney together to produce this excellent resource. Focussing on difficult legal and commercial terminology, his translations are accurate and correspond to actual usage among the U.S. legal community. I have found this dictionary particularly useful for translating jurisprudence and court decisions from Spanish to English. Mr. West identifies several country-specific terms. In addition, he often includes information on the type of context in which a term is used and/or gives an explanation of the legal concept behind the term. For example, the dictionary explains the difference between "good offices" and "mediation." So if you're trying to understand what a "decreto exento" means in Chile or what the term "decretar pruebas" means in Colombia, or if you're looking for a way to say "casación" in English and make sense to an American lawyer, this is the book that has the answers. Mr. West's dictionary is designed as a supplementary reference work for high-level, experienced legal translators in the Spanish to English combination. If you fit that category, his book is a real treasure.

A waste of your money
This book is most useful if you are only looking to translate Spanish to English (about 225 pages). But do not get this book if you need English to Spanish translations (about 70 pages). This section is very limited. And I mean VERY limited. Most of the legal terms, even the most basic ones, weren't there, and I did find them in my regular English/Spanish dictionary.

I wish I had read the review from St. George before purchasing it. But I got this book a while ago, and after repeated, frustraing times looking up words I decided to go ahead and write a review.

A very limited Spanish / English Dictionary
As you will note from the reviews that follow, this is a good Spanish - English Dictionary IF YOU ARE TRANSLATING FROM SPANISH INTO ENGLISH; it is not so good if you are translating from English to Spanish. Being a lawyer who speaks Spanish, I occasionaly have Spanish clients, and I need to come up with a Spanish word for a legal term I am aware of in English. I read the other reviews before purchasing this Spanish-English dictionary. I, finally, put forth the $75 to purchase it. When I received it, I decided to look up the Spanish word for "Judge" - to see if I was using the right term (is it "Juez" or "Juzgado"). I turned to the page for "J" and, low and behold, THERE WAS NO WORD FOR "JUDGE"! IT WASN'T EVEN LISTED! I turned to the Spanish section and found "Juez" - which was listed as "Judge"; also, I found "Juzgador" - which was listed as "Judge." (I discovered that "Jugado" is "Court" - rather than "Judge" as I had presumed.) I realized that this book wasn't going to work for me - having to translate FROM English INTO Spanish. On the other hand, I recently had to translate a Spanish Adoption record into English. There were Spanish legal phrases which, after several hours of using my regular (Non-legal) Spanish/English dictionary, I was able to deduce the equivilant legal phrases in English. Well, this dictionary probably would have been useful. As the author notes in his preface: "Because my research focused on Spanish-language materials, my original intent had been not to include an English-to-Spanish section at all." He, then, notes that he decided to include a (VERY LIMITED and relatively small) English-to-Spanish section. So, if you are translating FROM Spanish INTO English, this dictionary will probably be useful; however, if you are trying to translate FROM English INTO Spanish, I suggest you try another Spanish/English Dictionary. (I'll probably return this one and get my $75 back.)

A desktop companion for transnational practice
Mr. West's Spanish-English Dictionary of Law and Business lives up to the promise on the dust jacket. It IS a must for any lawyer or translator who works with legal and business documents in Spanish. In carefully chosen entries and bracketed explanatory notes Mr. West anticipates potential snares in usage and cultural anomalies-between civil and common law and among civil law jurisdictions. Having tested it in my transnational practice in Mexico, I found it a more current reference than my dog-eared Sell's COMPREHENSIVE SPECIALIST'S DICTIONARY (1957) and more thorough than any of my Spanish-English legal dictionaries that are still in print. It beat out Robb's DICCIONARIO DE TÉRMINOS LEGALES (1991) for the spot on my credenza between and the DICCIONARIO JURÍDICO MEXICANO (1992) and my Bryan A. Garner collection. ... Read more

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Praise for International Applications of U.S. Income Tax Law

"Dr. Larkins has created a concise and easy-to-read summary of the essentials of international taxation. His text offers valuable insights and observations into many of the issues and topics that surface frequently in practice. The book’s practical examples and citations make it a helpful summary for the beginner as well as the more experienced practitioner."
––Steve McLeighton
Partner, International Corporate Tax Services
KPMG, LLP

"International Applications of U.S. Income Tax Law is an excellent addition to the international taxation literature. The book deals with an extremely important and complex area, and does an excellent job of making it understandable. Larkins provides an overview of the issues, a discussion of inbound and outbound transactions, and a discussion of major areas of concern in international taxation. The book also provides numerous tax planning and tax policy perspectives. International Applications of U.S. Income Tax Law is unique from other books in this area because it contains numerous examples, marginal tax rate analysis when applicable, and links to empirical studies involving issues in international taxation. It is an excellent text but also an excellent reference book."
––Thomas M. Porcano
Arthur Andersen Alumni Professor of Accountancy, Miami University
Editor of Advances in Taxation

"Larkins’s text presents all the subject areas necessary to understand the U.S. tax rules affecting foreign persons investing in the United States and U.S. persons investing overseas. The text will benefit experienced international tax practitioners as well as tax generalists seeking to learn about the international aspects of the U.S. income tax law. The illustrations are particularly useful in enabling readers to advise clients how to achieve their tax objectives and how to avoid unintended pitfalls."
––W. Theodore Kresge Jr.
Retired International Tax Partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers

"Professor Larkins provides a lucid and informative guide to the international provisions of U.S. tax law. The text is an effective learning tool in both substance and style and is equally useful for students being introduced to international tax for the first time or professionals seeking a concise reference guide."
––Gary McGill, PhD, CPA
PricewaterhouseCoopers Term Professor
University of Florida ... Read more

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Provides extensive analysis of cases in the Eisenberg casebook. Included in the case analyses are the case procedural basis, fact, issues, decision and rationale, and analysis. Additional quick memory aids include headnotes, instant facts, black letter rules, case vocabulary, and graphics. Each chapter begins with an introduction of its concepts presented in simple terms, and an alphabetical table of cases is provided. ... Read more

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Unsung hero?
This book was recommended to me by a friend and I am impressed. This bookis an unsung hero. I guess that is because the author doesn't write a bunch of reviews and guides which are solely set up as informercials to push his overhyped book which isn't that good, I've seen it.

How to Form Your Own S-Corporation and Avoid Double Taxation is a real winner and will tell you what you want to know. Two other good books include Small Business Start-Up Kit: S-Corporations by Dan Sitarz and How To Start Your Own "S" Corporation by Robert A. Cooke. I also recommend The Small Business Legal Kit and Form Your Own Corporation and Launch A Business in Any State by J.W.Dicks.

Good luck with your business.

Not bad, but...
I read this to get an idea of the steps to take in setting up my own S corporation. While this does take you through the steps of incorporating in Delaware, it reads more like an infomercial. The author has a business set up to incorporate you in Delaware, and will do it cheaper than his competitors, says the book. However, it is not very helpful if you want to incorporate in any other state.

Good for novices, old info
I was immediately put off by the old information in a fast changing area of practice. No usable forms, not a real how-to, just a primer ... Read more

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Superb
This is a brilliant, thoughtful and concise explanation of the equality of opportunity concept that blends ideas from economics and philosophy to provide deep insights into the theoretical and practical implications of equalizing opportunity.It will become the benchmark on the topic for many years to come. ... Read more

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For human resource professionals, labor law specialists, and others involved in the practice of labor-management relations, Lenscis provides a concise, easily-accessed description of the workers compensation system in the United States, its governing laws and also its insurance aspects. Covering all major facets of workers compensation legislation and the insurance and risk management techniques used to comply with them, his book will have equal benefits for the staffs of insurance companies and brokerages, compensation and claims professionals, and for workers compensation executives in governmental agencies. ... Read more

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This course book explains the basic economic elements and legal principles of business organization and finance, and demonstrates the importance of a basic understanding of those elements and principles. ... Read more

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Could be a lot better
This book is geared towards people in the legal profession. Most of the info contained in the first 3 chapters a business person would not need to know; or if they did they, would probably have a corporate attorney that could tell them. The book does a very poor job at explaining some of the financial examples. I have an MBA, and I still got lost at times! This book should be considered 2 books in one volume (first 3 chapters for the legal profession, last 2 chapters for the business world). ... Read more

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This text closely examines the topics, issues and challenges surrounding specific companies that have endeavored to creatively address business dispute resolution. The companies examined span a broad spectrum of size and industries, illustratingenlightening real-life applications of business dispute resolution. This text engages the reader through realistic examples and provides concise presentation of business dispute resolution.Each chapter highlights key terms and definitions, thus reinforcing important concepts.Tapping in to the valuable resources available on the Internet, Cavenagh encourages the reader to use the web by pinpointing pertinent sites. ... Read more

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ZAMBIA?S STOCK EXCHANGE AND PRIVATISATION PROGRAMME...
"Detailed in its content, broad in its coverage, and refreshingly clear in its delivery, this is a book that will propel Dr. Mwenda to the top list of emerging authorities on capital markets and corporate finance law. . . the book. . . will enjoy broad appeal in academia, development finance and international finance institutions, and in the corporate world." - Gerry Nkombo Muuka, PhD, Associate Professor of Management, Assistant Dean & MBA Director, College of Business and Public Affairs, Murray State University, Murray,Kentucky 42071, U.S.A

"Kenneth Mwenda has written an excellent treatment of the role of stock markets in developing countries: focussing on the case of the public distribution of securities in Zambia, and drawing conclusions that are of wider application to policymakers concerned with the development of capital markets in similar settings." - Douglas A. Webb, Formerly Legal Advisor, Finance and Private Sector Development, Legal Department, the World Bank; and presently, Managing Counsel, Legal Department/Vice-Presidency, the World Bank, Washington DC, U.S.A. ... Read more

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This is the most up-to-date guide to the law of business organizations on the market. It is a practical, how-to guide for use in the classroom for paralegal and lawyer training, and it is a highly useful desk reference students can use later in their offices as they practice in this area. Current forms and clauses throughout illustrate the rules described, and representative cases in each chapter demonstrate how the courts interpret that area of business organizations law. These tools, along with Internet resources and substantive explanations of the use of these tools in practice, make this required reading for legal professionals who want to excel in their work. Students, instructors, paralegals and attorneys have relied on this book for more than 30 years. Now, in its most current and modernized form, it is the only book on the market with such expansive information. ... Read more

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The Regulation of International Trade introduces the rules and institutions that govern international trade. Michael J. Trebilcock and Robert Howse examine the theory and functions of international institutions and blocs including GATT, USFTA, NAFTA and the EC and also examine current difficulties in global trade. This book also includes a comparative discussion of internal rules for the application of trade remedies to dumping and subsidies in Canada, the USA and the EC. The authors examine how trading disputes which result from protectionism are settled. Individual chapters focus on exchange rates, trade in agricultural products, trade in services, trade and development and international labor mobility. The Regulation of International Trade also covers some of the emerging issues, including investment measures, intellectual property rights and the environment.

Throughout, the insights of classic and contemporary economics and political economy are related to current issues facing the world trading order. As a comprehensive text, this book will be a valuable guide to those interested in economics, law and international relations. ... Read more

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The Best in the Field
This book is the best written text on International Regulation of Trade currently available.

A reasonable text
This book is a standard text for International Trade Law Unit at The Australian National University. It is quite adequate for this. However I find its Canadian bias towards America bashing a bit tedious at times and I think that it oversimplifies the economic analysis. ... Read more

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Though common in today's economy, arbitration remains relatively remote from the daily practices of most lawyers. This comprehensive handbook offers a thorough introduction to the fundamental concepts and materials for both lawyers and businesspeople. Suitable both as a primer for students and a refresher text for those involved with arbitration-related issues, this guide discusses the law, its history, and relevant case law. Also included is practical advice on how to construct an arbitration clause and decipher related statutes and regulations, as well as a discussion of labor and employment, securities, and international arbitration. ... Read more

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Inside the Minds: Leading Intellectual Property Lawyers is the most authoritative book ever written on the art and science of IP law, written by an unprecedented collection of intellectual property lawyers from some of the leading law firms of the world-including Chairs/Group Coordinators from Foley & Lardner, Blank Rome, Baker & McKenzie, Cooley Godward, Hogan & Hartson, Howrey Simon Arnold & White, Kilpatrick Stockton, Kirkpatrick & Lockhart, Debevoise & Plimpton And Jenkens & Gilchrist. These industry visionaries reveal the secrets to copyright issues, trademarks, patents, applications, infringement, assignment, licensing, Internet and technology related issues, client psychology and other important issues affecting the future of intellectual property. Also covered are specific, proven legal strategies and methodologies practiced by these leading attorneys that have led to their success. An unprecedented look inside the minds of the world’s best intellectual property lawyers makes for critical reading for every IP lawyer, CEO, engineer, entrepreneur, law school student and anyone interested in IP law on a personal or professional level. Other Inside the Minds legal books include Inside the Minds: Leading Deal Makers, Inside the Minds: Leading Litigators, Inside the Minds: Leading Labor Lawyers and Inside the Minds Internet Lawyers.

Praise for Inside the Minds:

"Tremendous insights...a must read..." - James Quinn, Litigation Chair, Weil, Gotshal & Manges

"Unlike any other business book..." - Bruce Keller, IP Litigation Chair, Debevoise & Plimpton ... Read more

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Estate planning? You can save your family time, money and peace of mind with a few easy steps.

Probate court proceedings can drag on for years, and the costs--lawyer's fees, appraisal fees, court fees -- can easily eat up thousands of dollars that would otherwise go to your family.

Luckily, there are simple and effective ways to completely avoid probate. Some are so simple that they can be taken care of in the time it takes to open a bank account-and most of them won't cost you a penny.

With 8 Ways to Avoid Probate, learn how to take advantage of eight important -- and often overlooked -- probate-avoidance strategies:

*set up payable-on-death bank accounts
*name a beneficiary for retirement accounts
*register stocks & bonds, and vehicles, in transfer-on-death forms
*hold property in joint ownership
*take advantage of special procedures for small estates
*create a living trust
*give away property now

Updated state-by-state charts show you which probate-avoidance techniques are available where you live. 8 Ways to Avoid Probate also contains detailed examples of how combining probate-avoidance methods can work for you in different stages of your life. ... Read more

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Worth every penny.
Get the book, read it twice and avoid the time, expense and aggravation of a probate. Having gone through a probate, I can tell you that this is something you want to avoid.

Mary Randolph does an excellent jobs of giving you simple techniques that let you bypass most or all of the probate process.

Again, the book is worth the money.

wonderful read
I just recently used this book as part of my study to gain continuing professional education credits for my CPA license. I found it to be an excellent source for anyone who is currently planning his or her family's financial future. It's easy to understand, direct, and written with common-sense language. I will be recommending this book to my clients.

8 Ways to Avoid Probate by Mary Randolph
I rate this book very highly. It was very informative and easy to follow. Each section covered the topics to the fullest. This book is very easy to understand and I would recommend it to anyone looking for answers on how to avoid probate and how to go about making a living trust. There are many books on the market about this subject, but I feel this book covers it all. ... Read more

Book Description

Demystifies the music business and the indecipherable body of law which shapes it!

• Provides vital information about how the Internet is changing the way music is marketed and sold.
• Expanded/updated information on the impact of the Internet on legal and business issues.
• Appendix includes names; URL and mailing addresses of major industry associations and organizations, as well as a list of the important industry publications.

Definitive in scope and written specifically for musicians and songwriters by top professionals currently working in the industry, this book provides substantive information on actual practices—with clause-by-clause commentaries on all major contracts in the industry, featuring extensive analyses, not just forms and casual commentary. Clarifies the language, shows actual practices, and offers advice on what to watch for. Requires no background in law or business; is written in plain English, not "legalese." Chapters are written by lawyers, managers, agents and business people working in the music industry in New York and Los Angeles.

... Read more

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Handy reference guide, but not a sit down and read book
While this book is not on my required reading list on my web site, it is still a very handy reference guide to have on hand. This is not a book that I sat down and read all the way through, and I doubt that many other people would also. It is a HUGE book! This is a good book to have on hand when you need to look up something specific about the music business, and is much easier to read and use than "This Business Of Music". I still highly recommend the Donald Passman book as the first book that anyone looking for success in the music business should read, because it is a book that you can sit down and read (although it's also probably too big to read in one sitting).

-- Stephen Sherrard, owner of Music-TECH Productions...

THE Guide to law & business in Entertainment
Imagine taking a hike through a forest sans compass or trail map. One could be lost for days on end, wandering aimlessly, without any sense of direction. Unfortunately, for most musicians and aspiring industry professionals alike, that's exactly the way their career is spent. Lost in the dense woodland of the forest, unable to see the trees for what they are. If knowledge is the key to success in any career than the Musician's Guide provides the direction for understanding the complexities of the entertainment industry. Devoid of excessive legalese and business jargon, while delving deeply into the everyday issues musicians and music business-people face, Musician's Guide is a savior for everyone on any level of entertainment industry. Presented by a panel of legal and business experts and the Beverly Hills Bar Association, Musician's Guide effectively confronts a variety of legal and business issues in a clear and concise way while not skimming over any of the detail necessary to garner a strong grasp of the concepts. While not necessarily a replacement for a strong business manager or accomplished layer, it makes the time spent with both more effective and allows musicians at any level the comfort of knowing they are not being taken by the evil's common in the industry. By the same token, for anyone aspiring for a business or legal career in the industry the Musician's Guide provides a superb textbook explanation of the aspects of both, in an environment allowing for a strong understanding of the details, not just basic concepts commonly faced in the industry. On the cutting edge of current issues including sampling, new media and the Internet, copyright ownership and usage, international music issues as well as changes in the basic contractual structure and the more traditional concepts dealt with in many texts on entertainment business and law, the Musician's Guide provides more than just the basic ideals, it rips at the meat of these with a saw tooth. The depth and breath of the explanation is easily the biggest benefit of owning the book. Musician's Guide provides the opportunity for success on all levels with real world examples paired with examples of contracts and letters commonly used in the industry translated into plain and simple English without forgetting that wording is everything when working in a pure business or legal environment. Promoting the idea that understand the complexities of the music industry is important fin the success of everyone, the Musician's Guide provides a step-by-step manual of sorts, fully caring out it's own namesake in a stellar fashion.

Pretty Good info on the LEGAL side of the music business
But is didn't have enough information on the business aspect. It doesnt thourogly explain each aspect it covers but still a great investment for anyone entering the music business

Highly Recommended for the Hip Hop Entrepreneur!
Success is about having the right information and then knowing how to and actually applying it! This is one of the books we recommend highly in our Hip Hop Entrepreneur Bookshelf on our website!

--Walt Goodridge, President Hip Hop Entrepreneur Association (Walt is also author of Rap: This Game of Exposure and, The Game of Artist Management, The Hip Hop Entrepreneur Lists of Exposure, The Niche Market Report, and other success tools for the Hip Hop Entrepreneur)

Very thorough. Easy reading. Great examples.
This book covers the gammit of what every working musician or artist should know. From music publishing to copyright agreements, defining a business plan to writing contracts, this book has helped to explain the basics and beyond, time and time again. Great investment. ... Read more

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A simple, straightforward guide to the ins and outs of the modern patent process

In the information age, intellectual property is often as valuable as––if not more valuable than––any physical asset a company or an entrepreneur can possess. But protecting your intellectual property is vitally important to your future success, no matter how brilliant your idea.

Large businesses and corporations typically have their own patent attorneys to deal with intellectual property issues–– a luxury most small businesses and entrepreneurs can’t afford. If you have intellectual property to protect, but you lack the resources of a major company, then The Patent Process is for you. Written for individuals, entrepreneurs, and small companies, it provides readers with a solid introduction to patents and other forms of intellectual property, without becoming exhaustive and overly complicated. It clearly and concisely explains the things you need to know to understand the patent process and make it work for you. It features an overview of the history and the primary issues in intellectual property, as well as a section that answers common questions about the patent process. Illustrative case studies are included to highlight important issues, such as:

• Patents, copyrights, and trademarks–– what they are, what they do, and which one you need to protect your intellectual property
• The application process for patents, trademarks, and copyrights
• Foreign patents–– protecting your intellectual property abroad
• The financing, licensing, and sale of patents
• Trade secrets and how they differ from patents

Creators of intellectual property want to focus on what they do best–– create and innovate ––rather than deal with the technicalities of patents and copyrights. The Patent Process offers an in-depth treatment of the core issues in intellectual property designed to help individuals protect their ideas and navigate the system to best effect. ... Read more

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Patents for entrepreneurs
One of the wonderful features of this book is in how it shows readers that it's the simple things they come up with, usually based on their own experience or expertise, that can be turned into the greatest success with a patent. You don't need to be a rocket scientist, just a guy like me who comes up with a better way to do something. The case studies were particularly helpful, ranging from profiles of a dot-com company with business method patents to a barbecue joint that has a sauce as a trade secret. I never thought I'd see a book written by a college professor that's actually interesting to read.

Worth reading even if you don't need a patent!
Who knew patents and intellectual property could be so interesting to read about? The examples of patents in here, like the method for preserving the dead, are a blast - and really serve to teach you something. You'll love the case studies, too. For those seeking patents, trademarks, trade secrets, or copyrights, what you need to know is laid right out. Other books on these subjects put you to sleep, this one is cool! ... Read more

Book Description

Doctors depend on medical manuals, writers require dictionaries and business owners, managers and HR professionals need Federal Employment Laws.

This one-of-a-kind book covers 19 of the most important federal employment laws, providing the actual text of the laws and plain-English explanations of each.You'll find out what is allowed and prohibited, what businesses must comply, practical tips to stay within the scope of the law, which federal agencies enforce the law and more.

Laws covered include:

*Americans With Disabilities Act

*Age Discrimination in Employment Act

*Equal Pay Act

*Family and Medical Leave Act

*Pregnancy Discrimination Act

Stay ahead of the game and protect your company and yourself -- buy Federal Employment Laws today! ... Read more

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TRULY a desk reference on 19 federal employment laws.
The first thing I worried about after incorporating my business and before hiring my first employees was all the employment laws I had to follow. I had been warned that there are many laws that I need to comply with proactively to ensure minimal problems in the future. I knew that starting a small business and making it succeed would be very hard and I didn't want to make it any harder by leaving myself open to legal liabilities. I originally had to look through several references trying to understand all the different employment laws till Nolo released this book last year and I felt a huge relief.

This book contains hundreds of pages of information that is very nicely organized. Here's why - there are 19 federal employment laws covered in this book (a chapter for each law) and the best chapter is the introductory chapter that explains how to use the book! It addresses the need of how to figure out which of the 19 federal employment laws apply in your business situation. It outlines the process you need to follow to establish this. This was one of the most difficult things for me. After reading this section, I systematically followed the instructions for each law and came up with a chart that uniquely applies to my business. It doesn't take more than a few hours to do this.

Each chapter also has selected portions of the actual law. The way you can distinguish the main chapter from these sections on the actual law is the smaller print. The only complaint I have against this book is the very small print used in printing these selected portions. Recently Nolo went from large books to small books (same material, just smaller font) and they didn't account for the smaller font becoming really small during this conversion! So if possible, look for the original larger books unless you have excellent vision and don't mind reading such small print. I guess Nolo took the old adage 'don't forget to read the small print' literally :-)

But seriously, this book is just fantastic. Each chapter is split into various meaningful sections. For example - there is the section on definitions, an overview section, an enforcement section, a section for employers, and a section for employees. There are also sections on the agencies charged with enforcement and compliance, and the state laws relating to the subject. These sections are further divided into record keeping tips, penalties, practical tips, etc.

This book keeps in mind the practical aspects of the law as applicable to the reader. It is saving us thousands of dollars that we might have had to spend otherwise in gaining the necessary knowledge of the various employment laws. By the way, there are also references in each chapter on where to obtain the relevant forms. In the past, I had spent countless hours trying to figure out where I could find the forms to download (it took a long time even with Google's help). But with this book's help, I spend just a few minutes to find these forms!

As usual, Nolo explains everything in plain English so you don't need a legal background to understand the law. This book is meant for both employees as well as employers. Pick up a copy of this book if you need any kind of information regarding employment law and you won't regret it. We haven't so good luck! ... Read more