Emily O'Brian

Autorenewal Contracts: Watch Out for These Business Traps 

Ever signed up for a service like software, equipment leasing, or a vendor contract, only to realize it has quietly renewed itself? Those are autorenewal contracts—sometimes called “evergreen” contracts—and they can be a real headache if you’re not paying attention. They keep going unless you actively cancel them, and the fine print can trip you […]

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Pom-Poms and Paychecks: What the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ Teach Us About Employment Law 

Strap on those sparkly boots and grab your pom-poms, because America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders just dropped its second season on Netflix!  Everyone is swooning over the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ (DCC) killer dance moves and iconic star-spangled uniforms.   But beneath the dazzle, these ladies are fighting a gritty battle over wages and working conditions that’s

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FinCEN Suspends Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements for U.S. Companies Under the Corporate Transparency Act 

Since the enactment of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), business owners have been watching the back-and-forth developments on beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting like a legal soap opera.  ON: The Initial Rollout  Initially, the CTA required business owners to report details on anyone owning 25% or more of a company or exerting substantial control over

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Supreme Court Reminds Employers to Be More Accommodating

Whenever law and religion cross paths, there is a tricky dance that must be done.  The U.S. Constitution guarantees that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…” (First Amendment).  So, to prevent discrimination based on religion without violating the Establishment Clause, Congress requires accommodations for an

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The Right to Privacy in South Carolina

Recently, the South Carolina Supreme Court struck down the state’s Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act (the “Act”), finding that it violates a woman’s right to privacy as guaranteed by the South Carolina Constitution.  It’s no secret that rights surrounding abortions and women’s health care are a hot topic in the media and politics. 

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PUMP Act

Motherhood is tough.  Working outside the home while also being a mom is even tougher.  Federal lawmakers recently approved the PUMP Act, attempting to make breastfeeding a little easier for working moms.    The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) previously required employers to provide a place (that is not a bathroom) and unpaid break time

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Employee? Independent Contractor? Who Knows?

You’ve started a business and things are booming!  Now you need help getting all the work done.  Do you hire an employee or an independent contractor?  What’s the difference and why does it matter?    In short, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) puts restrictions on labeling workers as independent contractors to protect those

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