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Asking for Passwords? You May Be Asking for Trouble
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
Americans strongly oppose allowing bosses to obtain their employees' social media passwords, a new FindLaw.com survey reveals. Many employers may be drawn to...
Starbucks Loses 'Charbucks' Trademark Appeal
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
After more than a decade of protracted litigation, Starbucks lost its trademark battle against Charbucks, a coffee produced by a small, family-owned New...
New 'Dropbox for Business' Raises Legal Concerns
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Cloud storage company Dropbox is revamping its service with small business owners in mind: It's now offering separate business and personal accounts. According...
UPS Settles Jehovah's Witness Suit for $70K
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
UPS has agreed to pay $70,000 to a former Jehovah's Witness employee who claimed the company failed to reasonably accomodate his religious beliefs and then...
Legal to Force Employees to Work Holidays?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
As retailers are gearing up for the holiday shopping season, many employers are left wondering whether they can force their employees to work on the...
'Tis the Season for Holiday Advertising Tips
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
Small business owners: Need some holiday advertising tips for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, or the rest of the shopping season? With...