Legal Issues

5 Strategies for Avoiding PPP Legal Blunders
Recovery

5 Strategies for Avoiding PPP Legal Blunders

The federal government has sought to relieve the burden placed upon the economy with the CARES Act, but business owners should keep careful records of how they use relief funds.
Arkady Bukh | 6 min read
7 Lawsuits to Watch Out For Right Now

7 Lawsuits to Watch Out For Right Now

As businesses re-open, many may be opening their doors to legal troubles. Make sure you've stayed on the right side of the law throughout the crisis.
Arkady Bukh | 6 min read
7 Workplace Injuries That Can Put You Out of Business

7 Workplace Injuries That Can Put You Out of Business

Workers' comp is designed to protect employees, so what is there for employers to learn?
Arkady Bukh | 6 min read
Court Rules YouTube Does Not Illegally Censor Conservative Content

Court Rules YouTube Does Not Illegally Censor Conservative Content

Circuit Judge Margaret McKeown said that despite YouTube's ubiquity as a platform, it was still a private forum, not a 'state actor' that could be regulated by the First Amendment.
Adam Smith | 3 min read
What Small Business Owners Should Know About Wrongful Termination Lawsuits

What Small Business Owners Should Know About Wrongful Termination Lawsuits

Award amounts can range from $5,000 to $80,000. Many claims are settled by employers to avoid damage to the company's reputation.
Brian Hughes | 4 min read

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