A law to establish a system allowing citizens to electronically access legal documents was approved Monday by the Senate Committee on Government Operations and Consumer Protection.

The bill is based on a uniform law adopted in 2011 by the National Conference of Commissioners of Uniform Laws.

Monday’s hearing drew nothing but support for the legislation

One of the scariest nightmares business owners have is experiencing a data breach at their company. Whether a small business or a multinational corporation, no one wants their customers to think their information can’t be trusted with your business.

A data breach is the release of secure or private information to an untrusted environment. Data

As long as businesses continue to rely on the internet and digital technology for data storage and communication, there is going to be some risk of those systems being compromised and sensitive data being compromised. These technologies certainly aren’t going anywhere, so the onus is on business owners to do everything in their power to

When you think about running your business, what role do you imagine a lawyer playing? A lawyer is much more than someone who can get you out of trouble (though he or she certainly can). An excellent lawyer can become a trusted member of your business team.

Let’s explore what you need to consider when

Most of the processes associated with starting a new business in the U.S. Virgin Islands are the same as those that would be used to start up a business in the continental United States. You must complete all the necessary startup steps in the proper order and be patient as the process progresses, but for

Most adults have had to sign certain documents in the presence of a notary at some point in their lives, yet many people do not understand what the purpose of a notary is or why a document requires notarization.  The primary purpose of having a document notarized is to deter fraud. To accomplish this, the

The U.S. Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority has a variety of financing options in place to help entrepreneurs in the Territory start a new business or grow an existing one.

Here’s a quick overview of some of the available loan programs, administered by the VIEDA’s Economic Development Bank.

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There are many types of industries in which hiring independent contractors is a big part of a company’s business model. There are some benefits to working with independent contractors, but as with any type of hiring practice, it’s important to make sure you abide by all the federal and territorial rules and plan out the hiring in a way that protects your company.

With this in mind, here are some tips for hiring independent contractors to your company.Continue Reading Tips for Hiring Independent Contractors