It can never be said enough – employers must always make sure they stay on top of any changes to labor laws. When they are up to date, they face a lower risk of non-compliance. Unfortunately, this can be a complicated task, as changes and revisions are frequent in...
business litigation
Four brand risks to manage when facing litigation
Infringement on your brand or trademark is not the only way your brand could be put in jeopardy. You may well know that any form of litigation could put your brand at risk. And as we have seen in the last few years, it does not take much for one issue to affect a...
Where can antitrust lawsuits originate?
Companies of all sizes face the risk of antitrust litigation, though it is worth noting that the risk does increase the larger a business becomes. Business owners must be acutely aware of the antitrust laws regulating their business practices. However, they must also...
New bill: Board member diversity is a necessity
There is no denying how important diversity is in the business world. Current events have only placed even more emphasis on this matter. Many sources, from Forbes to the Harvard Business Review, stress the need for diversity and provide business owners with tips and...
Facebook antitrust lawsuit: What to know
Business owners often strive for success and to be the best in their industry. This is an understandable goal, but all business owners must ensure they adhere to the state and federal regulations on competition while they navigate the business world to meet that goal....
Another risk in discrimination cases? Shareholder lawsuits
When employers face employment claims, they know that they also face high legal risks. Dealing with the claim itself can be time-consuming and expensive, but companies nowadays can face a barrage of bad press coverage if these claims become public as well. However,...
Consumer complaints: Risks business owners must plan for complaints
Consumers play a large role in a company’s success. That is why it is one of the primary goals of businesses to keep consumers happy, so they come back and help the business grow. However, consumers are not always easy to please. Even the smallest mistakes or...
Intellectual property: A common dispute in partnerships
Business partners do not always see eye to eye. Sometimes these differences have simple solutions. They might even help partners to grow and develop their business. However, there are some disagreements that can strain the partnership – and jeopardize the business....
Is it illegal for competitors to poach employees?
It is a common risk that former employees will go to work for competitors at some point in their careers. After all, they often have specific experience and education related to one industry. Even though this is a common risk, some competitors might actively search...
Business owners could obtain injunctive relief
When business owners discover a violation, such as another business infringing on their trademark, they often move to take immediate legal action. After all, trademark infringement could cause serious damage to their business. Even if business owners file a lawsuit,...
