Do You Know How a General Counsel helps Manage Corporate Governance Risks? – Part 1 of 2
What is Corporate Governance?
A lot of people (sometimes including yours truly) use the term “corporate governance” without defining it.
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Is Your Employee Handbook a Risk Management Tool or a Lawsuit Waiting to Happen?
Having an Employee Handbook can Reduce the Employer’s Litigation Risk.
One More Great Reason to Write Great Job Descriptions
Talloo: Collaboration, Boise Style.
I belong to a cutting-edge business development community called Talloo. It is based in Boise, and it combines an online marketplace with small, in-person groups. Each group has a market-specific focus, such as Commercial Real Estate Development, Technology, and Small Business Owners.
Reality Check – Employee Misclassification is Very Costly!
Why Use Independent Contractors? Business owners appreciate the flexibility and potential cost savings of using Independent Contractors to provide goods and services to their companies. What Are the Risks if … Continue reading Reality Check – Employee Misclassification is Very Costly!
Collaborate to Build an Industry
I have had the privilege of participating in some inspiring collaborative efforts. From 1989 – 1996, I worked at Austin-based SEMATECH, a consortium of large semiconductor manufacturers (including arch-competitors such … Continue reading Collaborate to Build an Industry
Fair Housing Act Trap for Real Estate Owners and Agents
Do you own or manage rental housing? Are you a real estate agent who deals (at least in part) in residential properties? If so, the Fair Housing Act likely applies … Continue reading Fair Housing Act Trap for Real Estate Owners and Agents
For-Profit Companies Must Pay “Volunteers”
Here’s a common scenario: A start-up software company is formed to solve a pressing problem. The founder (Susan) shares her vision with family and friends, and they get excited about … Continue reading For-Profit Companies Must Pay “Volunteers”
Revised Rules for Unpaid Internships
The United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) has released its Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2018-2, which adopts a new seven factor “Primary Beneficiary” test several federal appeals courts have used … Continue reading Revised Rules for Unpaid Internships
Social Media Traps for Employers
Employers can get in big trouble by using social media in these ways (among others): 1. Checking a job applicant’s LinkedIn profile or other social media account. Doing so creates … Continue reading Social Media Traps for Employers
When Home Sellers Do and Don’t Need a Lawyer
This is the second in an ongoing series of posts on Real Estate business and law. Please see [link to first post on Home Buyers should consult with an experienced … Continue reading When Home Sellers Do and Don’t Need a Lawyer
Michael S Oswald, Chartered 