Learn how to recognize and avoid legal risks as a foundation for venture growth and success. Hiring a Lawyer to Help Protect the Enterprise; Avoiding Litigation; Selecting the Proper Business Form; Establishing and Serving on Boards of Directors; Operating Through Agents and Officers; Raising Funds for the Venture; Avoiding Forts and Minimizing Risks; Supervising Workers to Reduce the Risks; Complying with Employment Laws; Protecting the Venture's Name and Reputation; Protecting What Makes the Venture Unique; Minimizing and Shifting Risks Through Contracts; Obtaining Insurance to Protect the Enterprise from Risks; Identifying Legal Risks Before They Become Legal Problems For entrepreneurs and students of entrepreneurship that need to understand the legal issues affecting their venture.