Big corporations are investing more in start-ups; start-ups can benefit, but risks may include change of strategy, conflicts of interest

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Corporate investment in start-up businesses is growing, but the former must see the risks and benefits of such alliances. Small businesses might be able to keep more of a say in their affairs by denying the partner a board seat or access to all board meetings.Care in negotiating strategic ongoing agreements is also needed, as well as clauses forcing a buyback of the corporate partner's shares of stock or the right of first refusal if the agreement is terminated. The start-up company should also carefully negotiate its rights to any jointly developed intellectual property.

Management, Finance, Small business, Going public (Securities), Initial public offerings

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Going on trial means going high-tech; a litigator's arsenal may now include interactive timelines, 3D programs with pre-made models and bar-coded exhibits

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Technological aids for presenting demonstrative evidence are discussed. PowerPoint is corporate America's standard presentation support software, is easy to learn and use and relatively inexpensive. Hiring a legal-graphics company when a 3-D recreation or forensic animation are required may prove necessary.

Usage, Technology application, Evidence, Demonstrative, Demonstrative evidence, Microsoft PowerPoint (Presentation graphics software)

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Falase Claims Act poses new threats; in three recent cases, the government expanded the act to include kickbacks and referrals that violate health care statutes

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Filing qui tam cases arising from health care organizations' alleged violations of fraud statutes is discussed. Any allegedly improper kickback or referral violating fraud and abuse statutes governing federal health care programs may be eligible.

Health Care and Social Assistance, HEALTH SERVICES, Medical Personnel, Laws, regulations and rules, Health care industry, Popular actions

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