business owner, you will get a lot out of this edition of Deal

Talk, because no one wants to subject themselves to corporate

litigation that can devastate both you and your

business.   Is your business a formally recognized legal

entity? Is it the best structure for your type of business? 

Beyond that, have you protected yourself and your business

partner—if you have one—with a founder's agreement?  Do you

conduct any transactions over the Internet?  Participate in

interstate or overseas commerce?  If so, you need to consider

the legal issues. We're pleased to welcome Annal Vyas, attorney and

visiting Professor of Clinical Law at the University of Akron to

help us understand the top legal challenges and—importantly—how to

avoid them.