The Negligent Hiring Dilemma (Part II)
In a recent post, I discussed a legal claim known as “negligent hiring.” In a nutshell, an employer might... continue reading →The Negligent Hiring Dilemma (Part I)
Let’s say you’ve hired a twice-convicted, newly freed ax murderer to manage your hardware store. (For purposes of this... continue reading →One Man’s Catchy Ad Campaign is Another Man’s Consumer Protection Violation
“LAW & ORDER” / “DRAGNET”-STYLE DISCLAIMER: The following story, though loosely based on real events, is fictional. Not only... continue reading →Business About to be Sued? Don’t Destroy the “Harmful” Documents!
Not every lawsuit comes as a surprise. Sometimes the filing of a court complaint is preceded by direct formal... continue reading →Restrictive Covenants in Employment: Preventing Key Employees from Unfairly Competing
Does your business have a right-hand man or woman? You know . . . the person who not only... continue reading →“Uniform Standards” Provision Of Universal Franchisee Bill Of Rights Is Not So Franchisee-Friendly
As a franchisee-side lawyer, I’m painfully aware of the steep imbalance of power between franchisors and franchisees. Disclosure requirements... continue reading →Competition’s The American Way – But “Tortious Interference” Could Get You Sued
I’ve handled a number of commercial lawsuits in which one business has accused another – usually a competitor –... continue reading →Wage Payment And Collection Laws: Don’t Withhold Employee Paychecks!
You might find this hard to believe, but litigation attorneys don’t always play nicely together. I remember the time... continue reading →“Put It In Writing”: Why It’s Important For Business Owners To Document Their Communications And Agreements
A couple of decades ago, long before we had a “Do Not Call” registry, AT&T based an ad campaign... continue reading →Preventing “Hostile Environment” Harassment In The Workplace – And Avoiding Liability
My advice to employers is colored in part by my past experience representing employees. When representing an employee in... continue reading →- 1
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