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House Passes Bill To Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent, but Will the Senate See the Light?
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Earnest Hemingway made sure we all know that the sun also rises. The question swirling through Congress yet again is about when it should do so. On July 14,...
EEOC Rescinds Longstanding Affirmative Action Guidance Under Title VII
By Amy O'Neal, J.D. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
On June 29, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted to rescind decades-old guidance on affirmative action plans for businesses. These...
Plot Twist: “Hot Girls Read” Catchphrase Trademark Backfires on Influencer
By Natalie Moritz | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
It turns out “Hot Girls Read“ isn’t such a novel idea. Trademarking a catchphrase can work, but it can also go sideways. Business owner and influencer Allie...
What to Know Legally Before Telling Your Boss Off Like a CBS Correspondent
By Mariana Petersen, J.D. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Actors dream of an Oscar, chefs of a Michelin star, and journalists of a Pulitzer. But there is one fantasy shared across all professions: telling your boss...
Does My Employer Have the Right to Demand Money Back?
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Most wage disputes start with workers saying they're owed money. But sometimes the script flips: the employer says the employee is the one in debt. That can...
A Legal Primer on Using 'World Cup' in Ads and Social Media Posts
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Updated by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
World Cup fever has many Americans in its grip, and your business' social media strategy may be able to capitalize on it. But can you use the phrase "World...