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5 Types of Employees You May Want to Fire
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Troublesome employees can be a pain in an employer's side and a real impediment to business prospects, so firing them can be a real boon. While you may hope to...
Starbucks Cease-and-Desist Targets 'Frappicino' Beer
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Coffee giant Starbucks is now burning legal calories sending cease-and-desist letters to a bar that serves a "Frappicino" beer. The Exit 6 Pub and Brewery,...
Macy's, Martha Stewart Living Settle Lawsuit
By Jenny Tsay, Esq. | Last updated on
Martha Stewart's company has settled a lawsuit by Macy's over Stewart's home products deal with rival retailer J.C. Penney. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia...
5 New Year's Legal Resolutions for Businesses
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
The new year is upon us and your small business is brimming with potential. But with many legal issues on your mind -- like employment law questions and vendor...
Our Top 10 Small Business Legal Stories of 2013
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
This year, the most popular small business legal issues on our Free Enterprise blog involved employment law. From asking for doctor's notes to conducting legal...
3 Tips for Hiring Independent Contractors
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
As the new year approaches, hiring new independent contractors may be an attractive option. A smart employer will be able to do without getting ensnared in the...