Fraud is a false representation of a past or existing fact which is made to induce action on someone's part. If, in fact, a person reasonably relies upon this false representation, and that person is damaged by the fraud, than he or she may sue to recover damages.

The purpose of the Deceptive Trade Practices Consumer Protection Act is to help consumers who have been deceived. It does this by specifying the number of acts that are deceptive by law, and it provides financial incentive to a consumer who has been damaged by a deceptive trade practice.

Partnerships and corporations are two forms of business organizations. A partnership is an association of two or more persons for profit. Unless it is a limited partnership, it need not be established in writing.

As an employer, it is your duty to collect a portion of each employee's income for social security and income taxes. Participation is mandatory. In addition, there may be state, local, and unemployment taxes to be deducted.

Before deciding to start or buy a business, one needs to develop sound business ideas, perform adequate market research, engage in necessary financial planning, and decide on the form of the business.

A business corporation is generally organized for profit and is formed under a state's corporation act or business corporation act. Incorporation distinguishes the finances of the business owners from those of the business they own.

A lawsuit is a method by which persons resolve a dispute. If you have been sued, a person or entity, the plaintiff, is requesting the assistance of a court in resolving a dispute they have with you, the defendant.

Employers are required by law to have workers' compensation insurance for all employees. Workers' compensation insurance is designed to create a system of compensation for a worker who has been injured in a work-related accident.