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Can You Fire or Get Fired for Statements on Facebook, etc.? (Social Media – Part II)
In the last couple of years, many employers have been adding Social Media policies to their Employee Manuals, often prohibiting employees from discussing all company
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During 2012, the country has been abuzz with dozens of statutes and cases dealing with social media (Facebook, Twitter, Linked-In., etc.) A new body of
Quick Recap of 2013 Tax Changes
Several key tax provisions took effect on January 1, 2013, as part of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012: Tax Rate Increases Top individual
The U.S. Supreme Court Renders A Pro-Business Class Action Ruling
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court rendered a decision that should make any business owner facing a class action breath a little easier. The Court’s
Non-Compete Agreements in Texas: The Devil is in the Details
Last week, the Fifth Court of Appeals of Texas in U.S. Risk Insurance Group, Inc. et al. v. Woods reminded us again that a non-competition agreement must be reasonable and