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S.F. Scooter Startups Face Legal Roadblocks
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Technology that can help ease traffic congestion is normally a good thing. Trains, buses, carpooling, taxis, and ridesharing apps (in most cases) -- all good...
What Do You Do When You Overpay Former Employees?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Under a program that began in 1991, Milwaukee County employees were allowed to "buyback" seasonal or part-time employment that otherwise would not have been...
Checklist for Licensing Intellectual Property
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
You get patents, trademarks, and copyrights so that someone doesn't steal your ideas. But those intellectual property protections can also make some money if...
Portland, Maine Consider Paid Sick Leave Requirement for All Businesses
By Molly Zilli, Esq. | Last updated on
Many businesses offer paid sick leave to their employees, but not all businesses can afford to. However, a growing number of states and cities are making paid...
Legal Tips for Starting a Podcast
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Everybody and their mom has a podcast these days -- how hard can it be? You record yourself (and maybe some friends), throw it up on the internet, and wait for...
Can I Sue a Former Employee for a 1-Star Review?
By Molly Zilli, Esq. | Last updated on
As more and more consumers use review sites to choose everything from restaurants to contractors to daycare, businesses rely on the positive reviews posted on...