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San Antonio Trade Groups Sue for Raising Smoking Age to 21
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
Retailers in San Antonio, Texas are crying foul, claiming they are being made the scapegoats when the real criminals are the underaged smokers. The city...
Ohio Beer Tap Cleaners Don't Have to Pay Taxes, Court Rules
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
Just in time for New Year's Eve! Great Lakes Bar Control, a Toledo, Ohio beer tap cleaner, won a major victory in avoiding corporate sales taxes. The ruling...
Can Municipalities Pass Right-to-Work Laws?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
So-called "right-to-work" laws prohibit companies and unions to enter security agreements that require all employees to become members of a union or require...
Startups: The Legal Case for Asking for Permission First
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
There are a handful of disruptive companies that have asked for forgiveness, rather than permission, when setting up a business. Classic examples are Airbnb,...
Top 5 Legal Tips for Labor Department Complaints, Violations
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
The U.S. Department of Labor enforces regulations covering everything from wage and hour laws and union activity to workplace safety statutes and workers'...
Best Practices for Your Business's Dress Code
By Lisa M. Schaffer, Esq. | Last updated on
Drafting a business's handbook is an arduous process, but it's an accomplishment that is often a relief to complete. Right now, it may be time to go back and...
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