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How to Avoid Intern Lawsuits
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Unpaid internships can be a boon for small businesses: you can train a whole new generations of employees and get a test run before committing to a full hire....
Do's and Don'ts To Avoid Whistleblower Retaliation Claims
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
According to the Dodd-Frank Act, "No employer may discharge, demote, suspend, threaten, harass, directly or indirectly, or in any other manner discriminate...
Colt Goes Bankrupt: 3 Lessons for Small Businesses
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Colt Defense, LLC, one of America's oldest and most storied companies, filed for bankruptcy this week. It seems impossible that such a historic brand (and a...
How to Deal With a Bad Hire, Legally
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
We all make mistakes. And when small business owners make a mistake on a hire, it could be costly. A bad hire could have a negative impact on your company's...
Checklist for Hiring a Small Business Attorney
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
As a small business owner, you probably have a lot of people working for you. Is one of them a small business attorney? If no, why not? A small business...
Is Your Small Business a Target for Hackers?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
It happened to Target. It happened to Home Depot. It just happened to the federal government. Can it happen to your small business? We're talking about...