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From Bad Idea To Breaking the Law: Employer Requests for Facebook & Other Social Networking and Email Passwords May Soon Be Unlawful

On March 26, 2012 I posted a blog cautioning employers from requesting social media password, most notably, Facebook.  That practice may be short-lived as legislation has been introduced in both Houses of the United States Congress making unlawful for employers … Continue reading

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To Employers: If You Ask for Facebook Usernames and Passwords, Proceed at Your Own Risk!

I recently read an article by CNN reporter Doug Gross about employers asking prospective and/or current employees for Facebook passwords.  If you decide to do so, then proceed at your own risk. Unfortunately, it often takes years for statutory and … Continue reading

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TEACHING THE TEACHER: THE ABCs and 123s OF ACCIDENTS AT SCHOOL

Teachers, school administrators and other school employees play a vital role in society in educating our children.  They spend many years in colleges and universities learning what to teach, how to teach, how to discipline and learning basic administrative skills.  … Continue reading

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PUT IT IN “INK” – USE NON-DISPARAGEMENT AGREEMENTS TO PREVENT “TRASH-TALKING”

For many tattoo businesses, the termination of a tattoo artist often results in an unfortunate consequence of disparagement, better known as “trash-talking.” The extent of the trash talking has become even more severe than simply telling clients that the other  … Continue reading

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How Long Will this Lawsuit Last? (What to Expect as a Party in Civil Litigation)

The title may sound like a loaded question.  There is a reason….because it is. It may sound cliché, but you should expect the unexpected.  How long will a lawsuit take to get resolved?  That depends on a variety of factors … Continue reading

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New Jersey Trade Secrets Act: Same Package, Different Label

Earlier this month, Governor Christie signed the New Jersey Trade Secrets Act.  While this is a new statute on the books, it is fundamentally the same law that existed prior to the law being enacted.  Essentially, the Trade Secrets Act … Continue reading

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I Won (in court)! Now What?

Getting a judgment against a defendant is often only half the battle. The second half is often just as difficult, if not more so, than getting the judgment: enforcing it. Continue reading

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Owned and Operated: Einhorn Harris Small & Closely Held Business Blog

There is nothing small about the issues facing the owners of Closely Held Businesses in New Jersey. The Einhorn Harris Ascher Barbarito & Frost Small and Closely Held Business Group blog about the various issues that affect business owners in New Jersey including employment issues, workers’ compensation, business formation and succession planning, contract review, shareholder disputes and business litigation. Continue reading

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