Steven C. Bahls

Beware of ambiguous language in your contracts, and you'll avoid the headache of court battles.

What will a new whistle-blower clause mean to you and the way you do business?

A thorough investigation is the only way to build a case against problem employees.

Government interest in your property could bring business to a screeching halt. Know how to work the system for the best deal.

Drawing up employment contracts can help retain key employees and protect your trade secrets-but beware of the drawbacks.

As if it weren't bad enough to have someone "go postal" at your workplace, you can be held liable for the injury and death.

So long court: The scales have tipped in favor of alternative dispute resolution.

You're jammed between a court and a hard place. Get free with third-party mediation.

In a landmark age-discrimination ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court defers to the judgment of the jury.

Cell phones can turn any road into a Jan & Dean song.

It's good to fire bad employees. It's not so good to yap about how bad they were at unemployment hearings.

Find out what toxic waste is lurking on your land before you buy--and avoid footing the bill to clean it up later.

One Net side effect: worldwide legal worries

When it comes to protecting customers, you'd better cover all your bases.

Employees focus groups may seem like a good idea, but they could land you in court.

Do unpaid interns sound like a good source of free labor? Think again!

Don't let workers' comp fraud cripple your business.

Toxic waste on your property could cost you-even if you didn't put it there.