As technology improves, the field of Intellectual Property is struggling to catch up. A recent article details how a new innovation in hologram technology is poised to generate a groundbreaking legal controversy in IP law. At the annual Coachella Music Festival in...
Month: June 2012
How Not to Handle Disgruntled Employee Claims
If your company has been sued for sex discrimination and your lawyer tells you that the claim is weak, don't get exited too fast. If something bad happened to the employee after she complained about the "discrimination," you may be stuck defending a much stronger...
Obesity and Employers: Workers throwing their weight around in the workplace.
It's well known that obesity can have a negative impact on your health, but there is now a hidden consequence that may be surprising to employers. Workers' weight issues can have a significant impact in the workplace, resulting in everything from absenteeism to...
Discrimination Insurance Q & A
1. What is Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI)?Employment Practices Liability Insurance is a recent invention of the insurance industry, created to protect employers from unexpected losses stemming from discrimination claims. EPLI has become increasingly...
Cars & Technology – Driving Down a Slippery Slope?
Technology is now an indispensable part of our daily lives, even in our cars and on the roads. It involves everything from the EZ-Passes in our cars to the GPS systems that save us from getting lost. However, there are disadvantages to the widespread use of...