You probably stream content all the time through various video sites. Therefore, it may come as a surprise to you that you could be sued for this type of activity. While streaming is nothing new, there is a rising trend of people filing lawsuits — and you could very...
Month: February 2019
Workplace accidents and small business owners
When something goes wrong on the job, workers and their employers may have a number of concerns. From an employee’s standpoint, job-related injuries can lead to emotional distress, financial problems, physical pain and an inability to keep working. From an employer’s...
People using BitTorrent to pirate porn could face lawsuits
Not long ago, most people could feign ignorance regarding the illegality of downloading media without paying for it. However, the much-publicized Napster lawsuits and similar civil cases over the last two decades have created near ubiquitous public awareness about...
Chinese company charged with stealing trade secrets
Rights to intellectual property do not stop at national borders, as demonstrated by a recent indictment filed against a Chinese smartphone manufacturer that includes counts of stealing trade secrets from an American company The U.S. Department of Justice filed the...
Age discrimination and business litigation
Legal action brought on by allegations of discrimination can be incredibly challenging for business owners since these lawsuits can result in much more than harsh financial penalties. In fact, cases involving discrimination can also bring down the good reputation of a...
When a company needs to change to survive
Many businesses in New York fail within the first three years, but those that can adapt and change may have more success than those that stick to their original business plan and structure. According to Forbes, before making changes to a business, company owners...