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Changes to Overtime Exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act

In 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor introduced a proposed rule which would, in part, double the salary threshold required under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) to maintain exempt status under…

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So You Think You Want to Operate a Charity in California?

Subject to a limited set of exceptions, operating a charity in California that solicits and receives charitable contributions from California residents comes with a litany of somewhat onerous legal hurdles. The operation…

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Privacy Law Tidal Wave: Does the new Nevada law affect your business?

While California held the collective attention of privacy professionals nationally in preparation for the effective date of the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA), Nevada has snuck in a privacy law of its…

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Legal Landmines: Is that contract you found online leaving your company vulnerable?

Last week I was enjoying a wonderful dinner with close friends when I heard one of the most anxiety inducing comments an attorney who drafts and negotiates contracts can hear: “I used…

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Federal Judge Strikes Down All of the Affordable Care Act

On Friday, December 14, 2018, just hours before the end of open enrollment on the health care exchanges, U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor, ruled to strike the entire Affordable Care Act (ACA).…

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How Companies Address #MeToo Claims in Executive Employment Agreements Matter

In a recent working paper, researchers at UCLA and the University of Amsterdam determined that a single sexual harassment claim can cause more damage to a company’s reputation than financial misconduct or…

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5 Important Changes to North Carolina Business Corporations Law

Some major changes to the North Carolina Business Corporation Act (the “Corporations Law”) took effect on October 1 of this year. These changes touch many aspects of the Corporations Law, from providing…

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Got New York Employees? Take Note of New Sexual Harassment Prevention Laws

The #MeToo movement has sparked a renewed focus on targeting and eliminating sexual harassment in the workplace, and the state of New York has adopted new sexual harassment prevention laws in an…

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SAFEs 101 for Investors

What is a SAFE investment? SAFE stands for “simple agreement for future equity,” and was created by Y Combinator in 2013 as an alternative to investing via convertible notes. SAFEs are neither…

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Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions About Equity Compensation

Options. Stock. Equity. Vesting. Sweat Equity. These are just a few of the concepts that are part of a startup’s toolbox for building a team and which generally fit within the broader…

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