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Can I Refuse to Hire a Smoker?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Maybe you just don't like the habit, or don't want your office to smell like cigarettes. Or maybe you're more worried about the healthcare costs or extra sick...
Keeping Work Weird (and Legal)
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
From cities to startups, everyone is trying to keep it weird these days. An offbeat corporate culture at your business may sound good in theory, but how do you...
3 Things You Shouldn't Put In Your Ads
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Advertising is tricky business. The right words could bring lots of money into your business. The wrong words could hurt your business' reputation and bottom...
Do I Need to Offer a Warranty?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Most items we purchase are covered by some kind of warranty. Car salesmen often extol the benefits of their 10 year, 100,000 mile, bumper to bumper...
The Benefits and Costs of Hiring Independent Contractors
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Like any important strategic business decision, whether to use independent contractors comes with its benefits and its costs. And it's up to you to decide what...
Entrepreneurs: Listen to Your Lawyer, Even if Mark Cuban Doesn't
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink. Lawyers can educate their clients, but can't force their clients to act one way or another. Wise...