By this point it is well known that companies are taking advantage of any and all personal information they can collect on customers. Every Internet search, social media “like”, and online purchase is closely monitored for the purpose of determining which ads we would be most likely to respond to.…
Hiring independent contractors, rather than employees, can be an effective way for companies to save some money. In exchange, independent contractors have more freedom than employees. They get to make their own hours and decide where they work. The down side is, unlike employees, independent contractors are responsible for covering…
In today’s increasingly digital world, physical barriers mean less than they ever have. This can be confusing when it comes to some consumer laws that cover certain areas, but not others. For example, the federal Copyright Act puts a statute of limitations on exclusive rights to any and all recordings…
After George Orwell’s novel, “1984”, was published, the term “Big Brother” became a household name. It is used to refer to any institution or practice that allows companies or organizations to see what people are doing no matter where they are. The term has been applied to everything from traffic…
NPR reports Pacquiao Sued For Failing To Disclose Shoulder Injury in ‘Fight Of The Century’. NPR reports: Boxer Manny Pacquiao is being sued for his failure to disclose a shoulder injury during his “Fight of the Century” Saturday against Floyd Mayweather Jr. Reuters reports: “The lawsuit was filed by Stephane Vanel and Kami Rahbaran…
Caddies sue for Unpaid Compensation for Advertising on Bibs reports NPR. More than 100 caddies filed legal action against the Professional Golfers Association for $50 million in advertising revenue. Renee Montagne talks to Rex Hoggard, a senior writer at the Golf Channel. NPR reported as follows: There is a rebellion…
There are different methods companies can use to pay their employees. Although many people are familiar with the hourly wage and salary options, some employees get paid piecemeal – or per job – regardless of how long it takes them to complete that job. Although it is not illegal to…
After George Orwell’s novel, “1984”, was published, the term “Big Brother” became a household name. It is used to refer to any institution or practice that allows companies or organizations to see what people are doing no matter where they are. The term has been applied to everything from traffic…
Our Chicago autofraud lawyers near Wheaton, West Chicago and Carol Stream bring individual and class actions suits for defective cars with common design defects and auto dealer fraud and other car dealer scams such as selling rebuilt wrecks as certified used cars or misrepresenting a car as being in good…
In the recent case of Cronimet Holdings, Inc. v. Keywell Metals, LLC, No. 14 C 3503, in the federal court for the Northern District of Illinois, the Court dismissed many of the employers’ claims regarding unfair competition by former employees of a company it purchased but who left before the purchase…