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5 Legal Tips Before You Lay People Off
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
When you're running a business in a sluggish economy, layoffs may be inevitable. But before you hand out those pink slips, you may want to consider a few legal...
Court's DOMA Ruling May Affect Small Businesses
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
The Supreme Court has struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). It's a major victory for the gay rights movement, as legally married same-sex couples are...
Do You Need a Social Media Customer Service Team?
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
Is your business on social media? Do you have a customer service team? If so, it might be a good (read: great) idea to combine forces and think about...
For Summer Help: Intern, Contractor, or Employee?
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
When it comes to hiring summer interns, contractors and employees, it's important for business owners to know the legal implications of each type of worker....
Urban Outfitters Sued Over ZIP Code Collection
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
Urban Outfitters Inc., which owns the Anthropologie line of stores, is being sued in federal court for requesting customer ZIP codes in violation of the...
For Discrimination Suits, Who's a 'Supervisor'?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that supervisors are those individuals empowered by an employer to make "tangible employment actions" for purposes of Title VII...
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Joseph Fawbush, Esq.
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