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OK to Fire an Employee Over Tweets?
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
We say it time and time again: Under certain circumstances, you can fire employees for posting inappropriate tweets. The White House put this golden rule to...
Any Defenses to Selling Alcohol to Minors?
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
The penalties for selling alcohol to a minor can be as stiff as a shot of absinthe. Fortunately, there are a variety of legal defenses available to business...
'Showrooming' Up 156 Percent Over 2012: Survey
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
Thanks to smartphones, "showrooming" is on the rise, and it's not showing any signs of stopping. The practice is more widespread now than ever, with a 156...
10 Fastest-Growing Small Biz Industries Revealed
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
What are the fastest growing small business industries? With the economy still a bit sluggish, it's a question many entrepreneurs are contemplating. As a new...
After Shutdown, SBA Working on Backlog
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
Now that the federal government shutdown is over, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is facing a backlog. During the shutdown, many small business...
7 Tips to Avoid Being an Email Spammer
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
All of us are far too familiar with the scourge of email spammers. Being on the receiving end of email spam is one thing, but to dole it out is nearly a...