Sending subpoenas deep into Vietnam via rickshaw. Debating with the Supreme Court of Moldova. Testifying before the Michigan State Legislature on pornography. All litigation as usual for the Traverse City-based firm Revision Legal. Situated at the nexus of intellectual property (IP), emerging technology and business...
336 pages 2014 Hardcover $29, eBook $15 The Skim Premise – A simple test determines so much. Is there hope for those of us that flunk it? Audience – Anyone who simply wants more self discipline. Author's Own Words – “In order to understand self-control, and the ability to delay gratification,...
MacUpdate Smartens “App Discovery” Your Mac computer doesn't have to just be a $2,000 Facebook machine. When you first buy a Mac, it comes with limited capability. In order to expand the use of it, you need to get Mac apps. But that isn’t as easy as...
Believe it or not, tax preparation still sneaks up on some people. Even though Tax Day falls on or about April 15 every year, many find themselves scrambling to gather all the necessary documents and sometimes forgetting about others – which could result in more...
It takes a person's subconcious just 13 milliseconds to make inferences about personality and other characteristics from another's face. What's more, studies have shown these inferences are accurate up to 70 percent of the time, proving that while we can overcome our initial impressions, we...
“A rising tide lifts all boats” is a phrase made famous by President John F. Kennedy borrowed from a chamber of commerce in his native New England – an aphorism that suggests pretty much everyone benefits from a growing economy. It’s also a saying often panned...
We’re moving past the era of file cabinets and memos. It can be a hard transition, especially when a team’s workflows have to change to fit the new technologies. For larger businesses and organizations, the task of creating, implementing and managing the most efficient digital tools...
Employers have been reacting to the impact the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has made on employer-provided health coverage since early 2010. This year will be no different, with significant portions of the Affordable Care Act going into effect, such as the employer shared responsibility mandate...
I’ve been pondering this new paradigm that has government granting tax breaks to businesses that promise to create jobs. Business benefits from lower taxes, politicians can benefit by posing as job creators, and taxpayers…well, if there are any benefits, they’re offset by paying the price...
CIO, CTO, IT Director, IT Manager … oh my! Yes, Dorothy had it right, technology (even the job titles) can be overwhelming at times for today’s businesses. But, tech plays a pivotal role in any business’ success. So let’s leave the lions and tigers and...
