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'Price Is Right' Spins Into Workers' Comp Fraud
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
A bad way to continue a workers' compensation claim is to show up on "The Price Is Right," as a North Carolina woman learned after pleading guilty to fraud in...
Counterfeit Wine: 5 Signs You're Sipping on Fraud
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
Counterfeit wine is becoming the toast of the fraudulent town. As a recent lawsuit reported by Wine Spectator shows, damages can skyrocket into the...
Taco Bell Employee Busted for Licking Shells
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
Ever swap spit with a Taco Bell employee? Think twice before answering -- especially if you've had food from the restaurant recently. Taco Bell is now...
3 Ways You Can Legally Refuse Service to Customers
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
You should be familiar with the "We reserve the right to refuse service" placard in restaurants, and you may even sport one in your own small business. But is...
Is Starbucks' Outdoor Smoking Ban Legal?
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
It's official: Starbucks' outdoor smoking ban is in full effect, as of Saturday at all company-owned stores. It is already common knowledge that smoking is...
Hiring Discrimination May Be OK With a BFOQ
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
For a small business, hiring discrimination sounds like an easy way to get sued. But in some cases, it may be perfectly legal. Businesses may discriminate in...