New CA law refines law about who is a "contractor" to bolster consumer protection *

USA - January 22 2013
Assembly Bill 2237, which took effect January 1, 2013, confirms that anyone, including a consultant to an owner-builder, who provides or oversees…

Co-authors: Noa L. Clark, Robert A. James.

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New law eliminates ATM fee decal requirement on or at ATM equipment *

USA - January 15 2013
On December 20, 2012, President Obama signed into law H.R. 4367, eliminating the requirement that ATM operators post notice of a service fee on or at…

Co-authors: Christine A. Scheuneman.

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CA Employment Development Department now authorized to share new employee information *

USA - January 14 2013
With the passage of Assembly Bill 1794, effective January 1, 2013, accurately and timely reporting new employees is now even more important. The new…

Co-authors: Robert A. James.

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Beware of scam targeting contractor licensees and applicants *

USA - November 26 2012
On November 20, 2012, the California Contractors State License Board posted an Industry Bulletin alerting licensees and applicants alike to a recent scam involving fraudulent calls asking licensees or applicants for their credit card information over the phone in connection with renewing their licenses, obtaining continuing education credits, or taking licensing exams.

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Drawing the line online: employers’ rights to employees’ social media accounts *

USA - October 16 2012
With the unprecedented popularity of social media, employees have increasingly used LinkedIn and other online forums to network for business and social purposes.

Co-authors: Thomas N. Makris, Julia E. Judish.

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