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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,
When to Hire A TM Attorney: Your Likeness Has More Value Than You Think
One of the most common mistakes we see are clients waiting until a conflict arises with their brand name or likeness before reaching out. At
Maybe We DO Talk About Bruno?
Recent NLRB Decision Significantly Limits Employers’ Use of Confidentiality and Non-Disparagement Clauses in Severance Agreements The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued an important
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
Protect Your (I)Piece of the PII: Why Your Company Needs a Proprietary Information and Inventions Assignment Agreement for Its Employees and Contractors
Companies spend significant money developing all kinds of valuable assets, such as proprietary products and services, marketing strategies, customer goodwill, and employee training and development.
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
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