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Have You Been Hit By a Copycat Business?
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
Copycat businesses. They can turn your unique, successful business into one of many, diluting your market share and your profit margin, forcing you to compete...
MN Beer Shutdown: Liquor Stores Closing Doors
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
Spurned on by an impasse between Democratic Governor Mark Dayton and Republican legislators, it appears as though the Minnesota government shutdown may turn...
Firing Employee for Eating Hot Dogs Unjustified
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
It may be strange to read about a hot dog firing, but the case of Nolan Koewler of Evansville, Indiana is an incredible example of why you need to be clear...
Starbucks Tips Lawsuit Dismissed by NY Court
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
The Starbucks tips lawsuit, filed by five former assistant store managers from New York City and Long Island, has met its end. The court found in favor of the...
Newark Law: Armed Guards at Small Restaurants
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
As of last Thursday night, small restaurants in Newark, New Jersey must hire and post armed security guards on their premises if they wish to remain open at...
Legal to Ban Children from Your Business?
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
As much as most people love children, most business owners would tend to agree that having kids in a store or restaurant may also be a liability. A restaurant...