All posts by Andy Tiwari

Medical identity theft is a billion-dollar “industry” that hits a lot closer to home than you think. It generally involves fraudulent use of personal information (name, social security number, insurance …

Email is not as private as you think. While most of us know that work email can be monitored by our employers, what we may not know is that providers …

Television shows like “Shark Tank” and fundraising portals like Kickstarter have inspired many with a great idea to believe the modern adage, “if you build it, they will come.” But …

Delayed tax refunds and false tax returns are common problems. But your tax refund could also be delayed – or even permanently misrouted – if you’re off by just one …

The “50 Shades of Grey” movie is a good reminder that we’re sometimes faced with the need to negotiate a quick and dirty contract without a lawyer. Although the movie’s …

Many business owners have heard the old wisdom: all you need are a good idea, a business plan, capital, and hard work – plus good (legal) advisors – to be …

The end of the year can be a challenging time for many small businesses owners. They often are juggling existing clients while trying to position the business for the following …

The holidays always remind us to get in the charitable mood and think of those less fortunate. Companies such as TOMS shoes, Kashi and Whole Foods are all examples of …

Most business owners know that they should have a business entity such as a corporation, limited liability company, or registered partnership, but many business owners don’t understand exactly why they …

Getting legal help today can be as quick as typing “legal advice” into a Google search. However, if you are purchasing legal forms online, don’t forget the old fashioned rule: …