Labor & Employment Law, Intellectual Property, Constitutional Law

Why Every Employer Needs a Social Media Policy

by Jaburg Wilk on 8/22/2012

In 2012, most employers are engaging the public with social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. These social media sites can be cost effective ways to generate new business in a world where people spend more...more

The US Health Care Law: What’s Next for Stakeholders

by Konstantin Linnik, JD, PhD on 7/9/2012

In a widely publicized recent health care ruling, the Supreme Court largely upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Court determined that the individual mandate is constitutional. However, the Court...more

Summary of Supreme Court Affordable Care Act Opinion

by Foley Hoag LLP on 6/29/2012

In a 5-4 decision issued today and authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, the United States Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act (ACA)’s individual mandate — the requirement that most individuals obtain health...more

Can You Go to Jail for Lying on Facebook?

by Nick Akerman on 12/21/2011

During last week’s oral argument before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on the case of U.S. v. Nosal, 642 F.3d 781 (9th Cir. 2011), reh’g en banc granted (Oct. 27, 2011), members of the Court, including most...more

Mexico Non-Compete and Trade Secrets Law: A Primer for U.S. In-House Counsel

by Fisher & Phillips LLP on 11/3/2011

On paper, the restrictive covenant law in Mexico looks a bit like California, but on closer examination it may be easier for a company to achieve certain goals in Mexico. For U.S. practitioners, Mexico offers an interesting...more

Socially Aware: The Social Media Law Update - Vol. 2, Issue 2 - April 2011

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 4/29/2011

In this issue: FTC Charges Google With Deceptive Practices; California District Court Holds Facebook Posts Subject to CAN-SPAM Act; Ninth Circuit Takes Sides in Battle Over Terms of Use in World of Warcraft Case; New Charge...more

Noncompete News: Uncertainty Remains Regarding Georgia Noncompete Laws

by FordHarrison on 4/19/2011

On November 3, 2010, Georgia voters approved a constitutional amendment giving effect to the Georgia Restrictive Covenants Act ("RCA"). What we do know is that the RCA constitutes a monumental change to existing Georgia...more

Noncompete News: Uncertainty Remains Regarding Georgia Noncompete Laws

by FordHarrison on 3/11/2011

On November 3, 2010, Georgia voters approved a constitutional amendment giving effect to the Georgia Restrictive Covenants Act ("RCA"). What we do know is that the RCA constitutes a monumental change to existing Georgia...more

Navigating the Information Superhighway: Understanding the Impact of Social Media In the Workplace

by Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. on 9/14/2010

In This Publication: *Potential Legal Exposure Due to Employee Use of Social Media ..How To Minimize Risk To Your Company *Can An Employer Monitor Social Media Content of Its Employees *Potential Liability for...more

Fenwick Employment Brief

by Fenwick & West LLP on 1/13/2009

IN THIS ISSUE: *Starbucks Prevails in Claim of Unlawful Criminal History Question in Application *Costco Defeats Challenge to Bonus Overtime Calculation *Hospital Lawfully Discharged Janitor For Not Calling in Daily...more

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Why Every Employer Needs a Social Media Policy

The US Health Care Law: What’s Next for Stakeholders

Summary of Supreme Court Affordable Care Act Opinion

Can You Go to Jail for Lying on Facebook?

Mexico Non-Compete and Trade Secrets Law: A Primer for U.S. In-House Counsel

Socially Aware: The Social Media Law Update - Vol. 2, Issue 2 - April 2011

Noncompete News: Uncertainty Remains Regarding Georgia Noncompete Laws

Noncompete News: Uncertainty Remains Regarding Georgia Noncompete Laws

Navigating the Information Superhighway: Understanding the Impact of Social Media In the Workplace

Fenwick Employment Brief

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