To quote a popular singer from our college days, David Gray, “it’s all over bar the shoutin’” for the NCAA, colleges, and TV networks taking advantage of college athletes. Whether it’s further litigation, federal legislation, market forces, unionization, Jim...
Prenuptial agreements (or “Prenups” as they tend to be referred to colloquially) tend to have an unfair reputation as a societal matter. Indeed, it’s not uncommon for critics of prenuptial agreements to view them as the most pessimistic way to start a marriage, in...
In addition to employer-sponsored retirement accounts such as 401(k) and 403(b) plans, many people choose to save additional retirement assets in Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). Regardless of your stage in life, it is never too soon to plan for retirement. Even...
"Are We Dating the Same Guy" groups on Facebook are everywhere. If you’re single and dating in 2024, chances are, you or someone you know is a group member. The groups, which started in New York City in 2022, serve as a platform for women to share their dating...
The start of the new year is a pivotal time in the retail sector for re-evaluating marketing and brand protection. Unfortunately, competitors often devise innovative ways to capitalize on the marketing and sales efforts of hardworking brand owners. While shady...
It’s late Friday afternoon and the COO of your company emails you with an urgent request to send him the HR spreadsheet you have been working on. Frantic, you immediately reply and send him the requested information. But it wasn’t the COO emailing you; it was a...
The Department of Labor has long labored to rein in the practice by some employers of labeling workers as independent contractors instead of employees to avoid the requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to pay minimum wage and overtime. It has now...
New federal reporting requirement that may affect your business is now effective. The Corporate Transparency Act (the CTA) is officially in effect. You should confirm now whether your company has any reporting obligations. The CTA requires certain entities to report...
Gaming publishers wield the authority to establish competition and tournament guidelines for their games, shaping the landscape of esports events. This influence is particularly evident in Nintendo's approach to Super Smash Bros. tournaments, where staying abreast of...
Chief Justice John Roberts focused his 2023 Year-End Report on the Federal Judiciary on technology and the inevitable disruptive force it will have on lawyers and judges alike. While he stops short of concluding that judges (and lawyers, for that matter) will become...