Occasionally, old news is new news. The topic of notice by subcontractors and suppliers to preserve their lien and bond payment rights is discussed more often than may be necessary, but inattention or carelessness in regard to…more
Updates on Environmental, Administrative and Regulatory Law -
On November 6, 2013 the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gave notice in the Federal Register of a final rule in which certain environmental…more
Like a strong marriage, a strong franchise relationship must be built on shared success. In the end, no relationship is likely to work out when one side holds all the cards.
Originally published in Franchise Post on…more
There are a lot of ways to get into hot water with state and federal revenue regulators. But, in my experience, three mistakes are most common.
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Employers holding contracts with the federal government in excess of $10,000, as well as their subcontractors, should be aware of some important changes to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and…more
After the federal government’s partial shutdown on October 1, 2013, employers were unable to access their E-Verify accounts. Now that funding has been restored and E-Verify services are back online, the Department of Homeland…more
The emergence of mid-size firms outside the major metropolitan areas as players in the Ediscovery market is coming. Clients who are tired of soaring document hosting and review costs associated with Big Data will appreciate the…more
When designing an international multi-unit franchise relationship, it is beyond question that the most important factor is choosing the right international partner. Once you believe that you have found that ideal partner you…more
As of Oct. 1, 2013, employers will not be able to access their E-Verify accounts because of the federal government’s partial shutdown. As a result, employers will not be able to verify employment eligibility or view or take any…more
On September 25, 2013 the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) filed an emergency regulation (Regulation) in response to multiple occurrences of illegal dumping of substances containing…more
As part of the ongoing compliance efforts related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), employers who are subject to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) must provide notice to their employees of the…more
In July, the American Medical Association (AMA) adopted a new policy that officially labels obesity as a disease, “requiring a range of medical interventions to advance obesity treatment and prevention.” According to the AMA’s…more
What had 28 flavors, nearly 1,000 locations, and a ubiquitous orange roof? If you answered Howard Johnsons Restaurants, then you are one of a shrinking number of people who can still appreciate the power that brand once had. …more
Privacy law touches the lives of all of us in different ways. To a constitutional junky, it simply provides protection from government intrusion. To A-list celebrities, it can help keep candid pictures off the front page of a…more
A crucial issue in the successful defense of a product liability case is the exclusion of other incidents and accidents involving products of the manufacturer. In old school parlance, prior incidents were often referred to as…more
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