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Mom Business Owners: Tips for Success
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Sure you're a mom, but you're also an entrepreneur running a successful business. And although those skill sets often overlap, there may be some pitfalls to...
eBay Buyer Sues Seller Who Sued Over Bad Review
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
On eBay, ratings equal social currency: They can make or break a seller's reputation. That's why Med Express, an eBay seller, sued a buyer who wouldn't take...
New Moms at Your Workplace? Know These 5 Laws
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Everyone has a mom, and every small business owner needs to know the laws that protect and provide for their new mom employees. Employers should strive to be...
Like Yahoo, Should You Extend Maternity Leave?
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is making Mother's Day a little more special for her maternal employees, with a new extended maternity leave policy. Mayer, a working...
Considering Mobile Payments? 5 Legal Tips
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Mobile payment services like Square and LevelUp are all the rage with pop-up cafes and micro-businesses, but are they right for established small...
Is It Legal to Read Employees' Email?
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
It's not uncommon for for employees to check Facebook multi-task while working. Employers have tried a variety of methods to keep their ants focused on work,...