Before approaching investors, many early stage companies get legal advice on several issues; especially those which can impact the long-term health and stability of the business. The most critical legal business documents for both potential investors and new hires are…
The federal government maintains authority to regulate intellectual property, and it does so by registering IP through the U.S. Copyright Office and the U.S. Office of Patents and Trademarks. In the current environment of creative digital work, however, the issues…
It’s one of a business owner’s worst nightmares. A customer is injured while visiting your store or office. It can be easy to panic, and even easier to take immediate responsibility or blame. Few people want to see somebody get…
Algorithms make better hiring decisions than experienced hiring managers. Algorithms use data, called people analytics or talent analytics, to assess how a person or group of people will perform in a workplace over the course of a employee-lifecycle. These data…
Planning for Medicare might be something you would like to avoid; but if you are anywhere near age 65, then understanding how Medicare works, and knowing how to get the most out of it, is one of the most important…
Several significant employment or labor law trends are seeing action at both the federal and state level; legislation is being proposed on pay equity, overtime compensation, and minimum wage standards. Pay Equity This issue has seen conflict and poor resolution…