How should a franchise buyer think about the franchise restrictions? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the restrictions imposed by franchisers on those who buy a franchise, and why they should be seen as benefits.

Is the federal government on a witch hunt against Standard & Poor's? Rick Newman joins Jim Blasingame to explain why the rating agency, Standard & Poor's is being sued by the government for their role in the 2008 financial crisis.

Protect your own intellectual property and don't infringe on others. Cliff Ennico joins Jim Blasingame to explain some of the ways to register and protect your own intellectual property, as well as how to not infringe on the IP of others.

Your intellectual property is valuable. Cliff Ennico joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the definition of intellectual property, what it looks like when you create it, how it has value and why you should protect yours.

Is control of your online accounts spelled out in your will? Steve DelBianco joins Jim Blasingame to report on what family has to do to get control of a person's Facebook, etc., accounts after they die, and what's left to be resolved.

What happens to interns if businesses are require to pay them? Terence Grado joins Jim Blasingame to report on the potential requirement for businesses to pay student interns and whether that would be good or bad for young people.

What do you do when someone steals your intellectual property? Dan Smith joins Jim Blasingame to reveal what he learned when someone stole his business story and used it as their own to cheat customers.

Here's a story about a business that had its identity stolen. Dan Smith joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how someone stole much of the identity and accomplishments of his company and used it to start a similar business.

Have you checked your personal credit rating lately? Michael Grayson joins Jim Blasingame to reveal several tips on how to check, protect and restore your personal credit rating.

Instagram announced they could sell your photos posted on their site. Kathy Perry joins Jim Blasingame to report on Instagram's announcement about selling user photos and where that policy stands.