July 2015
Protecting Your Intellectual Property Rights in Manufacturing Contracts
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July 2015
Business owners need to protect themselves from issues connected to partnership disputes.
The decision to start a business is not something most people take lightly. They know that if they decide to move forward with their plans, they need to be sure that they have considered the various formation types available. They will want to minimize their financial liability while looking to maximize the potential profits that they may make.
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July 2015
As an employer, one of your top priorities likely has something to do with protecting a company and taking steps to help it grow. How you go about doing this depends on a number of different factors but one option you may want to consider is to make sure a company's trade secrets are protected.
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July 2015
The Montgomery County Council has unanimously passed an ordinance that requires employers to begin providing paid sick and safe leave to employees.
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June 2015
There are numerous federal employment laws that dictate how and when employers and employees are protected from certain actions, from being mistreated on the job to theft of sensitive information. However, there is at least one notable protection that is lacking on a federal level in this country: protection against discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
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June 2015
Sexual harassment is a very real concern for any person who is being mistreated on the job. Going to work every day can be a nightmare for anyone who is in this situation because they can feel scared, intimidated, marginalized, helpless and embarrassed from the moment they walk into work to the moment they can leave and get home.
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June 2015
When we read about wage issues or widespread changes regarding employment practices at fast food restaurants, it isn't always in a positive tone. In fact, it's not uncommon to read stories about unpaid overtime, minimum wage violations and employee dissatisfaction with low pay.
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June 2015
Employees across Maryland and the U.S. have certain rights that protect them from unlawful or unfair treatment by employers. One such protection is against wrongful termination.
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May 2015
Starting a business can be a very exciting and nerve-wracking endeavor. There are certainly pros to starting a business, like being your own boss and doing things the way you think they should be done; there are also cons, like having to take full responsibility of a company's issues and carrying the enormous financial weight of starting a company.
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May 2015
Modern workplaces can be energetic, chaotic environments. Business is moving faster than ever and companies are expected to respond accordingly. There is no doubt that there is a high premium placed on efficiency and speed. However, not all companies are able to adapt this way and that can have a devastating impact on the business.
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