The Cuban Economy: An Overview

The study of the economy of Cuba can be divided into four phases. The first phase consists of the occupation of the island by the Spanish, which led to the extinction of the aboriginals and the bringing of African slaves to work on the sugar plantations…

A Primer on Selling Your Business–12 Tips for Maximizing Value

When selling a business, the seller will naturally try to increase the company’s value and reduce its post closing risks or losses. These need to be accomplished, of course, without causing any disruption to current operations. Before putting the business up for sale, the seller must first identify areas of concern…

What Employers Need To Know About Employee Blogging

With the convenience of the internet, most employers enjoy quick and effective communications with their employees…

The Discovery Of Cuba By Christopher Columbus

When Christopher Columbus first set out to discover the New World, he could not have imagined that he would see some of the world’s most beautiful sights that would undoubtedly take his breath away.

As gathered from his chronicles, the exotic beauty of a particular island in the Caribbean Sea left him absolutely spell-bound…

An Overview of the Republic of Cuba

Cuba, beauty in simplicity, a haven, a paradise, an experience. One of the largest Caribbean islands, Cuba is all you can dream of and a little more. Endless sandy beaches, captivating culture, old-age architecture, friendly locals, delicious cuisine, it is a place you would not want to leave…

“Domain Name Spying”-The Latest Technique In Domain Name Sabotage

If you are a new business owner, you likely have spent a good deal of time trying to determine what domain name will be best for your operations. To this end, you may have taken the steps necessary to determine the availability of a particular name. In fact, finding that it is available may have made you very pleased…

Justice and SEC Clamping Down on Corrupt Practices: Beware of the Conduct of Strategic Partners

Today’s state of affairs for private equity sponsors in the arenas of public relations and politics is challenging at best, and a private equity sponsor who is exposing itself to corruption or corrupt partners are inviting criticism and worse. Private equity firms should be aware of actions the U.S…

SEC Proposes Anti-Fraud Rules to More Closely Regulate Hedge Funds & Certain Venture Capital Funds

Recently, the SEC proposed changes that would affect the investment in hedge funds as well as other pooled investments. On December 27,2006, Release No. 33-8766 (the “Release”) proposed an anti-fraud rule that would be new under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Advisers Act”)…

Bloggers Need to Beware of Violating FTC Deceptive Practice Standards When Making Endorsements

The Federal Trade Commission (”the Commission or FTC”) has handed down an advisory opinion that may have dire consequences for companies that employ individuals who are involved in blogging and promote those companies products or services while blogging…

Combating Cyber-Squatting and Other Domain Name Maladies: An Overview of UDRP Proceedings

Businesses that are working to establish an easily identifiable Internet presence oftentimes utilize their trademarks in their domain names in order to better direct customers to their website venues…

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