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Biz Owner Fights $1M Phone Bill, And Wins.
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
Michael Smith was facing a $1 Million phone bill from AT&T. Smith's company phone line was hacked and fraudulent calls racked up a steep bill. AT&T...
Is Your Small Business Exempt from OSHA?
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
The Occupational Safety and Health Act covers most businesses that have employees. It has specific rules and regulations but it also specifies a number of...
Son Sues Mom, Pop for Overtime at Family Biz
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
You can choose your employees, but you can't choose your family members. This has been a hard lesson for a New York City mom-and-pop ice cream shop owner. You...
FL Lifeguard Fired Over Liability Concerns
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
Florida lifeguard Tomas Lopez was fired after he tried to save a man's life -- an example of how a company's fear of liability can sometimes make waves and...
5 Must-Dos If You Operate a Home Business
By Guest Writer | Last updated on
Guest post by Jennifer K. Halford, Esq. Many business owners operate their business out of their homes. It is convenient. Startup and operation costs are...
Do You Have to Give Your Employees Lunch Breaks?
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
A simple question: Do you have to give employee meal breaks? A lawyerly answer: It depends. Unfortunately, employee meal breaks is one of the most...