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Lending to Small Business up 18% in 2011
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
In a possible sign of economic recovery, small-business lending hit a four-year high in November, a new report shows. At the same time, the number of...
How to Legally Lay Off an Employee
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
It's one of the toughest decisions for any employer, small or large: Should you lay off your employees, and how should you do it so you don't get sued? The...
2011 1099 Forms, Plus New Form 1099-K, Due This Month
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
It's January, and time to get your 2011 1099 forms and instructions in order. This year, though, there's a new player in town: The new Form 1099-K. The new...
HuffPo's 'Parentlode' Blog Settles with NY Times
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
The New York Times has settled its "Parentlode" lawsuit against the Huffington Post. The Times originally filed suit against AOL's HuffPo when ex-columnist...
Legal to Fire Pregnant Waitress From Strip Club?
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
Can you fire a pregnant waitress? Or any other pregnant employee? Josie Muriel says you can't, which is why she is suing Larry Flynt's New York Hustler Club...
What Is a Copyright?
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
Many small business owners create innovative new works in order to entice consumers. Some might wonder what is copyright protection? Or how can copyright...
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