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Using Gmail for Business? Don't Expect Privacy
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
If your business uses Gmail, don't expect privacy. In a recent court filing, Google's lawyers made it clear that Gmail users have no "legitimate expectation of...
Just How 'At Will' Is At-Will Employment?
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
How "at will" is at-will employment, really? Can you, as an employer, fire your employee for literally any reason under the sun and face no repercussions for...
IRS 'Income Underreporting' Notices: What to Do?
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
Have you received a "Notice of Possible Income Underreporting" from the IRS? If so, take a deep breath and relax a bit -- you're certainly not alone. The IRS...
Legal to Refuse Service Over Tattoos?
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
Is it legal to refuse service because of a customer's tattoos? The rapper known as The Game says that's what happened to him at a restaurant in California on...
Tracking Customer Returns? Don't Get Sued
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
Is your business keeping tabs on customers' merchandise returns? If so, your company could potentially be vulnerable to a lawsuit. A number of major brands --...
Top 5 Tips When Checking References
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
Checking references for a prospective job candidate often isn't as easy as it sounds. Sure, you've already gone through the tedious process of sifting through...