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Battling the Clone Army: Arbitration Agreements, Class Action Waivers, and the Risks of Mass Arbitrations in Employment Cases

Many employers believe that it’s better to resolve employment claims in arbitration rather than going to court. If you determine that arbitration is the best course, it’s common to include a class or collective action waiver to avoid many of the procedural headaches associated with defending a class arbitration. However,

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

Crypto Payments of $10k or More: A Deep Dive into Form 8300

Cryptocurrency is making the news every single day for a myriad of reasons. I wanted to shed light on one important update that might have

AI for HR: How to Use ChatGPT to Improve Employee Counseling

By now, you’ve likely heard of ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot first launched in late 2022 (and if you haven’t, here’s a helpful primer).

Type II Preliminary Agreements are Not Agreements to Agree

Over the past decade, a subsect of contract law has been developing in Delaware regarding Type II agreements. You may be asking, what in the world is

What Can I Actually Register with a Trademark: Slogans, Logos, and Names, Oh My!

Question: What do McDonald’s, Google, and Beyoncé all have in common? Answer: They all own some of the most recognizable and valuable registered trademarks

Making Sure Your Business Doesn’t Collapse If Your Bank Does

Last Friday, Silicon Valley Bank – which was, at the time, among the country’s 20 largest commercial banks – fell victim to a bank run