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Starbucks to Sell Wine, Beer in CA, IL, GA
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
Starbucks will soon be selling beer alongside its usual assortment of coffee, pastries, and Frappuccinos. The company plans to start its new venture in select...
Three Times Employees Must be Paid Not to Work
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
Wage laws are tricky. But it is an area of law all employers need to familiarize themselves with. It's necessary to compensate employees -- sometimes even when...
When You Should Not Enforce a Trademark
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
Your small business' identity means a lot to your bottom line. But when another entity infringes on your trademark, it may not always make good business sense...
Supreme Court's Obamacare Ruling May Affect Your Biz
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
Two small-business groups are taking opposite sides as the U.S. Supreme Court begins three days of historic hearings about President Obama's Patient Protection...
Can You Fire Employees on FMLA Leave?
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
Can you fire employees on leave? The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that applies to many businesses. The FMLA leave law mandates certain...
How Will the JOBS Act Affect Small Business?
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
The U.S. Senate passed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act) on Thursday, ushering in a new era of investment regulation. Some are even calling...
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