The recent Supreme Court decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine marks a pivotal shift in administrative law. It significantly impacts federal regulatory power and creates many new opportunities for small business owners. Background: Chevron Doctri…
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As advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionize the workplace, it’s crucial for employers to understand the legal and ethical implications. Here’s a guide to some of the key AI-related issues you should be aware of to ensure complia…
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The U.S. Supreme Court is about to rule on a critical issue regarding the evidentiary standard employers must meet to classify employees as exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) overtime requirements. The Fair Labor Standards Act (F…
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In this article, we’ll discuss trade secrets and how you can legally protect them. We’ll provide tips to help you recognize, guard, and make the most of these critical components of intellectual property. What are trade secrets? Trade secrets…
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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently finalized a significant rule change regarding the Standard for Determining Joint-Employer Status. Effective December 26, 2023, the new NLRB rule represents a seismic departure from previous standards…
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Our clients recognize how important it is to write up employees when situations call for it. Yet, most companies struggle terribly with getting supervisors actually to fill out a disciplinary form when a problem arises with an employee. Why is that?…
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Depending on where you get your news, you might think that unionization at private employers is experiencing a drastic rise. Nearly every week, news articles highlight unionization efforts at high-profile companies like Starbucks, Amazon, and Mcdonal…
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All employers know that maintaining a workplace that is free from sexual harassment is the right thing to do. A harassment-free workplace shows respect for all employees at work and creates a safe work environment. It also happens to be good for busi…
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One of the first questions many attorneys are asked when a client is considering filing a lawsuit is whether the fees and costs they will incur in the litigation are recoverable. In virtually all personal injury and property damage cases and in many…
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The end of the current session of the United States Supreme Court has seen the Court issue rulings on many hot-button political topics including gun control, abortion, immigration, and environmental protection laws. These rulings, along with the Janu…
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