Protecting Your Business

What Business Owners Need to Know About the Changing Landscape of Privacy Policy Laws

Privacy Policies are difficult to write because Privacy Law is rapidly changing in just about every jurisdiction. Each state has its own privacy laws, and the feds do, too. I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but there’s also a huge...
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How to Navigate a Business Divorce

Just like regular divorces, sadly most business partnerships end up in divorce. Knowing how to get through such a phase (beforehand) can help you (and the business) be set up for success!  What is Business Divorce?  Simply put, a business...
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What You Need to Know About Social Media and Non-Disparagement Agreements

In today’s digital age, social media has become a powerful tool for self-expression, communication, and even conflict resolution. However, when it comes to legal agreements, particularly non-disparagement clauses, what you post online could have serious repercussions. Whether you’re navigating a...
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May is National Small Business Month – Do You Have a Trusted Business Lawyer?

As we enter into a month of celebration and reflection for small businesses, it is also a great time to confirm you are doing all you can to run a protected, successful business. Are your business documents up to date?...
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What Do the Best Employment Contracts Have That the Worst Don’t?

The first step in executing any good employment contract is to be the drafter. If you draft it, it’ll be favorable to you! There are some employment laws out there that stack the deck against employers, but writing the contracts...
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Are You An Amateur Or Professional?

What is the Difference Between an Amateur and a Professional? The definition of an amateur is a person considered contemptibly inept at a given activity. The definition of a professional is a competent, skillful and assured human being. So, I...
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What You Need to Know About the New General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”)

You have probably received a lot of notifications in the past few days, alerting you that all your favorite vendors have updated their Privacy Policy. Here’s what they’re talking about. The European Union General Data Protection Regulation With so much...
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Top 5 Things Every Employer Should Know About Age Discrimination

As the bulk of the American workforce ages, it is increasingly important for employers to understand the protections afforded to older employees. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) is a federal law that protects employees over 40 from employment...
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Under Proposed DOL Rule, Employees May Have to Give Up Their Tips

Thanks to a new regulation that’s in the works, the tip you leave for your waiter may soon be shared with dishwashers and busboys, or even used to spiff up the restaurant’s decor. On December 4, 2017, the U.S. Department...
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To Protect Victims of Sexual Harassment, Lawmakers Take Aim at Employment Contracts

In the aftermath of the Harvey Weinstein investigation and the #MeToo campaign, some lawmakers at the federal and state level are proposing legislation which they believe would protect and support the victims of sexual harassment. Their efforts have highlighted two...
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