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How to Legally Critique an Employee's Appearance
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Being an employer is hard. You have to balance sometimes hard or risky business decisions without getting sued for harassment and discrimination. Depending on...
Can Insurance Cover the Cost of Riots or Curfews?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
After watching the events in Baltimore last week, or those in Ferguson last year, business owners can't help but wonder if the same couldn't happen to their...
3 Legal Tips for Running a Family Business
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Mixing family and business can be as emotionally and financially rewarding as they can be legally troublesome. No one wants the workplace to intrude on their...
Marijuana Start Up: 3 Things You Need to Know
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
It's a brave new world. The District of Columbia and a majority of states have legalized the use of medical marijuana. In Oregon, Alaska, Colorado and...
3 Employee Traits That Can Save Your Biz From Legal Headaches
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
First and foremost, you want employees that can do the job -- capable, competent, and committed. After that, you're probably looking at an employee's...
What if an Ex-Employee is Using Your Trade Secrets?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Today's employees are a fickle bunch. They come and they go. Sometimes they go taking a little bit more with them than when they came. It is not uncommon for...