The October 2009 Chapter Meeting
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Ten Legal Tips for Current and Would-be Independent Contractors
Working as an independent contractor can be exciting, challenging, and gratifying, all at the same time. Yet, before proceeding down that path, technical communicators should make sure that they are not exposing themselves to legal risks unnecessarily. This program will help you identify and avoid those risks. Examples of what you will learn include:
Speaker:
Dana Shultz is a business-savvy licensing and intellectual property attorney with in-depth knowledge of law, business and technology. Dana provides legal services to startup and early-stage companies and, on occasion, to individuals who provide their professional services as independent contractors. He publishes the High-touch Legal Services Blog at http://danashultz.com/blog/.
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Dana H. Shultz
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
6:00 to 7:00 pm: Networking, conversation & dinner
7:00 to 7:15 pm: Announcements
7:15 to 8:30 pm: Presentation
8:30 to 9:00 pm: Conversation,
follow up on job announcements
9:00 to 9:15 pm: Clear the room; move conversations to the sidewalk
Highlands Country Club,110 Hiller Drive, Oakland, California