When forming a business, one of the most important decisions is your choice of business entity. In this edition of Early Stage, attorney Joe Boucher takes would-be entrepreneurs through the decision-making process and the basic steps (including paperwork) required by the state and federal governments. ...
The United States Supreme Court's controversial decision in eBay vs. MercExchange has created a firestorm of controversy and is likely to increase the complexity of patent infringement litigation. The best legal advice offered by patent attorneys Joe Goode and Jonathan Fritz is be prepared for...
The latest controversy surrounding corn ethanol production is whether it will increase food prices to the point where the world's poor can't afford to eat. Inside Wisconsin columnist Tom Still says not to worry, especially if the free market is allowed to work. ...
In order to show that a corporate officer or director is personally liable for infringing intellectual property, a plaintiff has to meet a different standard for copyright, trademark, and patent infringement. While the bar is set high for each standard, corporate officers and directors must...
Entrepreneur Dan Hanlon has presided over the rebirth of a company and witnessed its demise, and now he's telling the story. Hanlon, the author of "Riding the American Dream: Surviving Road Rash and Living to Tell About It," will be the featured speaker Jan. 22...
The state's projected $1.6 billion deficit has some calling for a tax increase, but what impact would that have on Wisconsin's ability to grow the economy? Inside Wisconsin columnist Tom Still, noting the link between taxes and entrepreneurial climate, advises lawmakers not to push the...
Wisconsin made moderate progress as a “Knowledge Economy” state in 2006, according to Inside Wisconsin columnist Tom Still, but the state has plenty of hard work ahead on investment, biofuel development, and IT labor needs. Instead of free tuition for college grads that promise to...
Inside Wisconsin columnist Tom Still recommends a little “back to the future” as he explains the many ways Wisconsin can use its technological expertise to launch a proposed space camp on the moon. Whether America will book a return trip to its only satellite remains...
With the goal of connecting institutional investors to Wisconsin companies, the State Department of Financial Institutions and the Department of Commerce are collaborating on a proposal to create a Wisconsin Venture Center. The center is based on an Ohio collaborative model called BioEnterprise....
Entries for the 2007 Governor's Business Plan Contest, which will again feature a $50,000 top prize, are being accepted through Jan. 31, 2007. About $450,000 in cash and in-kind prizes have been awarded in the contest's first three years, writes Inside Wisconsin columnist Tom Still,...