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Current Articles

Supreme Court Rules on Time Spent Changing
The time an employee spends walking between a changing area and a working area is compensable. Read it.

Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance: What Contractors Need to Know
A summary of the major provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley act. Read it.

New Fax Law Helps Businesses
A new federal law ensures that businesses can continue to fax their customers. Read it.

Contract Language: The Good, Bad and Ugly
Contract terms that either work for you or against you. Read it.

Check 21 Will Speed Up Check Processing
Checks are going to clear faster -- the ones you cash and the ones you write. Read it.

New Overtime Rules Effective August 23, 2004
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a sweeping overtime overhaul that will affect your business. Read it.

OSHA Clarifies HIPAA Reporting Requirements
The federal workplace safety agency has clarified privacy rules. Read it.

Louisiana Passes Mold Legislation
Louisiana has enacted sweeping legislation limiting liability for mold for certain companies. Read it.

Lawsuit Claims Washers May Cause Mold Growth
A class action lawsuit has been filed alleging washers cause mold. Read it.

CAN SPAM Cans and Can'ts for Contractors
What you can and can't do with email under federal law. Read it.

Jury Finds for Defense in Mold Litigation
In a closely watched mold case, a California jury finds for the defense. Read it.

Do-Not-Call and Telephone Act Provisions
A number of revisions to federal laws on telemarketing and telephone usage affect contractors. Read it.

Subcontractor Has No Obligations Under Terminated Contract
A Georgia case involves some fundamental rules of contract construction. Read it.

Supreme Court Limits Punitive Damages
In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court puts a limit on jury damages. Read it.

Indian Casino Found Immune from Mold Litigation
An Indian tribe is sued over mold, and found immune by a federal court. Read it.

Total Darkness in Working Conditions
Alabama's Supreme Court finds that working in total darkness means an assumption of risk. Read it.

Why Trademark? The Nuts, Bolts and Advantages
You have an investment in your name, brand and logo. Learn how to protect it. Read it.