Age Discrimination Laws Make it Illegal to Ask Older Employees to Retire
Oct 04, 2016
"How can I ask my older employees to retire?" This is a question that a lot of employers find themselves asking as their workforce ages but shows no signs of retiring. Age Discrimination in Employment...
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How to Protect Your Trade Secrets in California
Sep 27, 2016
A trade secret is any information that is unique and valuable to your business and that is not known to the general public. A trade secret is oftentimes a business’s "secret weapon," the thing that he...
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Lost or Damaged Cargo Can Cost You Millions: Are You Protected?
Sep 20, 2016
As a business owner who imports and exports a large amount of goods, you rely heavily on transportation and freight services. Furthermore, you place a great deal of trust in the companies that perform...
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Protecting Your Trade Secrets When a Key Employee Moves to a Competitor
Aug 24, 2016
We see it in movies all the time—a key employee is enticed away from his or her current position by a competitor who promises a bigger salary, better benefits package, and a cushier office. In return,...
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Employment Discrimination in San Francisco
Aug 17, 2016
Today’s women want it all: The career, the marriage, the house, and yes, the family. And they can have it all, with some juggling, multitasking, and super-human willpower. Pregnancy Discrimination Def...
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Risk Management: Protect Yourself from Product Liability Lawsuits
Aug 09, 2016
The national news is full of lawsuits involving companies and customers alleging product liability. Below is a sampling and also a few ideas on how to reduce or eliminate your product liability risk. ...
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Benefits of Forming a Business Partnership in California
Jul 13, 2016
Starting a business is a new and exciting adventure, but it is also one that requires asking a lot of important questions and making a lot of important, often irrevocable decisions. One of those decis...
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Employers Brush Up on Employee’s Rights in Case of a Buyout
Jul 05, 2016
As the economic outlook becomes more stable in the U.S., more and more corporate mergers are taking place, with 2015 seeing a record high of $5 trillion in deals (Harvard Law School Forum On Corporate...
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Independent Contractor or Employee?
Jun 28, 2016
Many companies hire independent contractors to do any number of tasks, from running weekly payroll to providing copywriting services. Contractor vs Employee Typically, independent contractors are a lo...
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The Business Judgment Rule and Liability
Jun 01, 2016
The business judgment rule is an important aspect of business, and an essential instrument in a high-level executive’s toolbox. Corporate directors are required to make important business decisions on...
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