This time of year often leaves people wondering how long they should keep their financial records, which ones are important, and why they should be kept. In addition, certain corporate records can and should be discarded on a regular schedule, while other should be maintained forever. Tax and Financial Records: What’s important Federal tax returns [...]

At the intersection of social media and law today is whether employers can or should ask job candidates for their Facebook login information as part of the interview process or force candidates or employees to “Friend” someone at the company.

The US Supreme Court ruled last month that a warrant is required for police to track a suspect with a GPS device, or the search violates the Fourth Amendment’s protection from unreasonable searches.  Many employees use devices (cell phones, smart phones, tablets and laptop computers) that incorporate GPS location monitoring.  In light of US v. Jones, [...]

Could this happen to your Twitter account after you amicably leave your job: “The costs and resources invested by ON A WING AND A PRAYER PRODUCT GROUP into growing its followers, fans and general brand awareness through social media are substantial and are considered property of  the Company.  We intend to aggressively protect our customer lists [...]

Heading to the office today, I heard a young man behind me say, “Well, I’d been there six- and-a-half years, so it was time to move on.”  A few steps later, I heard him add, “Well, it was time for me to get health insurance.” This random comment fell right in line with the just [...]

Guest post by Annemarie Cleary What a week we just had in Virginia!  An earthquake, a hurricane with flooding, and swamp fire smoke all in one week.  If last week didn’t convince you to review, or prepare for the first time, a Business Continuity Plan (BCP), then the approaching ten-year anniversary of 9/11 should spur [...]