Paul Peter Nicolai
Supreme Court Rules No Three-Year Limit for Copyright Damages
Supreme Court Rules No Three-Year Limit for Copyright Damages
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Paul Peter Nicolai
Jul 93 min read
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Regulations Issued
EEOC issues Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Regulations
Paul Peter Nicolai
Jul 24 min read
Biometric Identifier Law & Litigation Update
Biometric Identifier Law & Litigation Update
Paul Peter Nicolai
Jun 251 min read
Commissions-Based Compensation Violated Overtime and Sunday Pay Laws
Commissions-Based Compensation Violated Overtime and Sunday Pay Laws
Paul Peter Nicolai
Jun 182 min read
US Department of Labor Increases Salary Thresholds for Overtime Exemptions
US Department of Labor Increases Salary Thresholds for Overtime Exemptions
Paul Peter Nicolai
Jun 111 min read
Non-Contract Claims Allowed Despite Contract
A plaintiff sued for contract damages, unjust enrichment, and what is called a quasi-contract concerning services he provided to a...
Paul Peter Nicolai
Jun 41 min read
Land Sale Contract Overridden
A person sold a piece of land with a side agreement that said that, under certain circumstances, they could repurchase the property at a...
Paul Peter Nicolai
May 281 min read
Will Overrides Anti-Lapse Law
A will provision saying “if she survives me” lapsed in spite of anti-lapse law.
Paul Peter Nicolai
May 211 min read
FLSA Claims Costs Owners $550,000
A court gas approved a class action settlement awarding $550,000 for FLSA violations. The owners will be personally liable.
Paul Peter Nicolai
May 141 min read
Arbitrator’s Witness Credibility Findings Mean Possible Bias
A California appellate court vacated an arbitration award saying the arbitrator’s adverse credibility determinations were misconduct.
Paul Peter Nicolai
May 73 min read
New Hampshire's New Data Privacy Rights
New Hampshire residents will soon have broader controls over how their data is used by businesses in the state.
Paul Peter Nicolai
Apr 301 min read
Supreme Court Limits Shareholder Suits
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a corporation's failure to disclose certain information about its future business risks,...
Paul Peter Nicolai
Apr 233 min read
Failing to File IRS Form 8300
One of the most underrated and undiscussed IRS forms is Form 8300. Many business owners are confused about their need to report cash...
Paul Peter Nicolai
Apr 162 min read
Court Declares Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional
The US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama has held that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is unconstitutional. The...
Paul Peter Nicolai
Apr 92 min read
Forfeiture For Competition Survives Delaware Challenge
The enforceability of non-compete provisions continues to be in the national spotlight. In a recent Delaware Supreme Court decision...
Paul Peter Nicolai
Apr 26 min read
DOL Announces Final Rule Affecting Independent Contractor Classification Under FLSA
In January 2024, the US Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule that changes the test for determining whether a worker is an...
Paul Peter Nicolai
Mar 263 min read
Why the Debate on Privacy Law Matters to Business
Personal data is used by a broader range of entities for a broader range of purposes daily. Privacy and data security issues are...
Paul Peter Nicolai
Mar 191 min read
Law Imposing Criminal Liability Against Employers Requiring Arbitration Agreements Struck Down
The Ninth Circuit found a California law that prohibited employers from requiring employees to sign an arbitration agreement as a...
Paul Peter Nicolai
Mar 125 min read
Using Warrants to Get A Deal Done
An essential part of scaling for start-ups and emerging companies is the strategic use of investment tools. Stock options and warrants,...
Paul Peter Nicolai
Mar 52 min read
Selling Stockholder’s Non-Compete Invalidated
A Delaware court of Chancery invalidated a non-compete entered into as part of a business sale. The court held that the restrictive...
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