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Law and Daily Life House Passes Bill To Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent, but Will the Senate See the Light?

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,...

Law and Daily Life EEOC Rescinds Longstanding Affirmative Action Guidance Under Title VII

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...

Law and Daily Life Plot Twist: “Hot Girls Read” Catchphrase Trademark Backfires on Influencer

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...

Law and Daily Life What to Know Legally Before Telling Your Boss Off Like a CBS Correspondent

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...

Law and Daily Life Does My Employer Have the Right to Demand Money Back?

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...

Law and Daily Life A Legal Primer on Using 'World Cup' in Ads and Social Media Posts

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...

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