Buyout provisions can have unexpected consequences
Many businesses have a buyout agreement that says that if one owner retires or resigns, the others can buy out his or her interest at a...
You may need a policy covering employees’ use of cloud storage
Employees are discovering that cloud storage services are a great way to access work-related data at home and on the road, and to...
Does your insurance cover a data breach?
Given the rapid increase in data breaches – affecting not only Fortune 500 companies but smaller businesses as well – it’s worth checking...
Rubenstein Business Law Fiercely Protects its Clients
To keep our clients and friends abreast of how we help our clients, below is a recent example: The growing business law firm of...
Companies can’t Prohibit Workers from Discussing Salaries
That’s because federal labor law says that employees always have a right to talk about the terms and conditions of their employment. And...
'Puffery' on a Product Label was Okay, Court Says
A manufacturer isn't allowed to make false or misleading statements in its advertising or on a product label. However, in a recent case...
New Rules Make it Easier for Unions to Organize Workers
The National Labor Relations Board has adopted new, “streamlined” rules for union elections that create additional requirements for...
Businesses Sued for Disclosures of Health Care Information
The federal law called HIPAA requires anyone who has access to medical information to keep it confidential. Businesses that violate the...
Beware of ‘Off-the-Shelf’ Forms for Background Checks
A company can conduct background checks on job applicants, but there are strict federal laws governing how to go about getting...
Is a ‘Letter of Intent’ Binding?
Business-people who have agreed on the general terms of a deal often sign a “letter of intent” that lays out these terms in writing. The...
