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by ME&W | Jul 21, 2014 | General Law, Industry News
What should you do in the event of notification by your employer that a service provider to your company has notified its clients that the service provider’s client files were accessed by unauthorized persons? There have been a number of recent media articles on this subject and some recommendations on steps an employee should take to avoid being a victim of identity theft. This article will summarize the type of employee information obtained and outline... by ME&W | Jun 27, 2014 | Archer, Thomas, Business Law, Industry News
by Thomas A. Archer When they need legal documents, some business owners opt to employ “online” forms, versions of documents used previously, or borrowed from other companies. It’s understandable that businesses might view this practice as a harmless way to minimize costs. The trouble with using generic forms is that, when put to the test, the user often discovers that there are unforeseen liabilities. States have different laws and requirements that call for specific documents... by ME&W | May 23, 2014 | Estate Planning & Taxation, Industry News
Recently, the United States Supreme Court declared that the federal government must honor a state’s decision giving same-sex couples the right to marry and that not recognizing such marriages was a violation of basic due process and equal protection principles of the married same-sex couples. In the case of United States v. Windsor, the Court declared unconstitutional key provisions of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Enacted in 1996, DOMA defines “marriage” for purposes of... by ME&W | May 23, 2014 | Business Law, Industry News
by Kathryn Simpson Health wellness programs are becoming increasingly popular. Today, most people, if not directly participating in one, are at least familiar with the concept. Companies sponsor wellness programs for a number of reasons including lowering operating costs, helping employees avoid major issues and improving overall workforce performance. Recently, I was working with a client and after I had concluded the representation he told me that it was a pleasure working with me, but... by ME&W | May 23, 2014 | Employment Law, Industry News
by Kathryn Simpson Are you an employer? Have you hired any new employees lately? Do you have a completed a Form I-9 for every new hire? Finding and hiring qualified employees for your business can be a long and involved process. Once you do hire a new employee, be sure to complete all the legal requirements for the hiring process by filling out Form I-9. Failing to properly complete a Form I-9 and securing the... « Older Entries