In a blog post last week, we talked with our readers about non-compete clauses and the legal issues they could create for businesses who try to enforce them in states, such as California, where such covenants are considered void. We brought up the topic because of the...
Month: October 2014
Contracts in business law: non-compete agreements
In just about every industry across the nation, employees are required to sign a number of legal documents before they can start their first day of work. From income tax forms to a standard employment contract, these legal documents not only hold an employee...
What the monkey selfie picture teaches us about copyright law
How often do you think about state and federal laws? If you're like most people here in the United States, then you probably think very little about how the law affects you from day to day life. But as our society becomes more involved in using the Internet and social...
Judge orders Hershey into mediation with discrimination case
Since the introduction of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Americans enjoy a lot more protections in the workplace -- more specifically, protection from discrimination based on age, sex, race, skin color and national origin. But even with this federal law in...
Business tortious interference can lead to legal action
Thanks to our nation's antitrust laws, businesses in the United States enjoy a healthy level of competition in their respective industries. This competition gives consumers a choice in the products they purchase or services they use. And for businesses, this...
When does a business need a skilled lawyer?
Whether you're just starting out or have been in operation for a number of years, there always comes a time when a business or company will need the help of a skilled attorney. As many of our frequent readers know, business law can be incredibly complex. This is...
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
In 1945, Congress passed a law declaring the first week in October as "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week." It was later expanded to include the entire month and the name was changed to National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The national campaign...
