On November 6, 2018, the United States Supreme Court extended the reach of the federal age-discrimination law when it ruled that state and local political subdivisions of any size must…
Fifty years ago, women were fighting for equal employment opportunities. Today, women-owned businesses are cementing a powerful role in the fabric of the U.S. economy. Women-owned businesses now account for…
In a polarizing recent decision, on May 21, 2018, the United States Supreme court upheld the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), and denied employees the right to organize and collectively dispute…
Despite stringent legal safeguards in place, pregnancy discrimination in the workplace continues to be a widespread issue. Over 28,000 pregnancy discrimination complaints were filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity…
Non-compete clauses, also called restrictive covenants and covenants not to compete, prohibit employees from using an employer’s trade secrets, client relationships, proprietary material, and the like to unfairly compete with…
Earlier this month, producer Harvey Weinstein, arguably one of the most powerful men in Hollywood, made headlines again. But this time he is not receiving accolades from a well-produced television…
Most businesses want to grow beyond their original founders. Sometimes this means that you expand your presence through acquisition or you start another company alongside your current one. As you…
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 is a federal law that requires employers to provide employees with job-protected and unpaid leave for qualified medical and family reasons. Most…
Understanding the attorney-client relationship is vital to protecting yourself, especially in the corporate context. Certain communications during an attorney-client relationship are privileged and protected from disclosure. Understanding how this relationship…
