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Newark Law: Armed Guards at Small Restaurants
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
As of last Thursday night, small restaurants in Newark, New Jersey must hire and post armed security guards on their premises if they wish to remain open at...
Legal to Ban Children from Your Business?
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
As much as most people love children, most business owners would tend to agree that having kids in a store or restaurant may also be a liability. A restaurant...
'Fake News' Crackdown: Avoid Deceptive Claims
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
Thinking about advertising your new product via a fake news site like in the acai berry scheme? If you do, you may run afoul of the FTC. The FTC has recently...
Swipe Fee Limit Raised, Retailers to Take Hit
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
The Federal Reserve has agreed to raise swipe fee limits. The debit card fees, or "swipe fees," are charges that banks can collect when a card is swiped. Last...
Ca. Overtime Laws Apply to Nonresident Workers
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
If you think your business is exempt from California overtime laws, think again. Under the California Supreme Court's newly released decision in Sullivan v....
Will 'Amazon Tax' Kill Small Biz Affiliate Programs?
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
For some small businesses or solo entrepreneurs, referring buyers over to Amazon or other online retail giants can mean serious coin. But, the effect of an...