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New 2023 Privacy Laws
Six states have enacted new data privacy laws.

Paul Peter Nicolai
Jul 23, 20245 min read


Supreme Court Rules No Three-Year Limit for Copyright Damages
Supreme Court Rules No Three-Year Limit for Copyright Damages

Paul Peter Nicolai
Jul 16, 20241 min read


Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Regulations Issued
EEOC issues Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Regulations

Paul Peter Nicolai
Jul 9, 20243 min read


Biometric Identifier Law & Litigation Update
Biometric Identifier Law & Litigation Update

Paul Peter Nicolai
Jul 2, 20244 min read


Commissions-Based Compensation Violated Overtime and Sunday Pay Laws
Commissions-Based Compensation Violated Overtime and Sunday Pay Laws

Paul Peter Nicolai
Jun 25, 20241 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 18, 20242 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 11, 20241 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
Jun 4, 20241 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 28, 20241 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 21, 20241 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 14, 20241 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
May 7, 20243 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 30, 20241 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 23, 20243 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 16, 20242 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 9, 20242 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
Apr 2, 20246 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 26, 20243 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 19, 20241 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 12, 20245 min read
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