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Debit Card 'Swipe Fee' Cap Struck Down
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
A federal judge has sided with retailers seeking a lower cap on debit card swipe fees charged by banks. A victory for retail groups and a setback to banks,...
Should You Have an Employee Pets Policy?
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
Should your business have an employee pets policy? Dogs are man's best friend and cats are the best companions, so it's only natural for many employees to want...
Apple Sued Over Employee Bag Searches
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Two former Apple Store employees are suing the tech giant for subjecting them to daily bag searches to discourage theft -- time that allegedly was not included...
TGI Fridays Franchisee Fined $500K for Cheap Booze
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
The nation's largest TGI Fridays franchisee has been fined $500,000 for serving customers cheap booze when they'd ordered the good stuff. The Briad Group,...
5 Clauses Every Employment Contract Should Include
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
There are certain clauses every employment contract should include. A good employment contract will make it crystal clear (or at least close to it) what...
Small Biz Super Bowl TV Ad Contest: 5 Legal Tips
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
One lucky small business is set to score big-time with a free 30-second TV ad during the Super Bowl -- the grand prize in a new contest for entrepreneurs. But...