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Is It Legal to Bet on the Oscars at Work?
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
Are you and your colleagues thinking about throwing down some cash by the water cooler to bet on the Oscars? You might think placing a bet on "12 Years a...
$8.5M Wage, Tip, Overtime Settlement: 3 Takeaways
By Jenny Tsay, Esq. | Last updated on
Restaurant chain Chickie's & Pete's has agreed to settle with the Department of Labor and some of its current and former employees over alleged wage, tip,...
5 Business Lessons From the Winter Olympics
By Jenny Tsay, Esq. | Last updated on
With the Winter Olympics winding down, what are some good business lessons that can be learned from the Sochi games? Despite fierce competition, the Olympics...
A Business Owner's Guide to Service Dogs
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
As service dogs have become more prevalent, businesses need to know how to legally handle these animals and their human counterparts. Some common questions...
Job Interview Tips: 10 Illegal Questions to Avoid
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
When interviewing prospective employees or interns, it's important to keep your questions legal. Nonchalant questions about someone's birthday or children...
Do Contracts Need to Be Notarized or Witnessed?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
When signing an agreement, business owners may sometimes wonder, "does my contract need to be notarized or witnessed?" The short answer is generally no:...