Question of the Week

While political activity and freedom of speech are the crown jewels of our democracy, employers need to be wary of potential claims of coercion by employees.

Confidentiality is a big concern and can drive decisions about exactly how much to document – brief descriptions are key.

In short, the Oct. 6 ruling will affect any company transferring personal data across the Atlantic, which could include payroll, HR and/or customer information.

Promptness in reacting to a data breach and awareness of the relevant regulations is critical to helping a company avoid harsh fines, consumer backlash and further data loss.

Savvy business people can gain leverage through litigation, while the unprepared can be overwhelmed and lose ground, even when they are in the right. Here are five key steps to capture, rather than lose, momentum when served with a lawsuit.

On April 2, designated loan administrators began accepting applications for participation in the microfinance lending program.

Several legal cases have allowed third parties to seek damages from consultants for their activities in ways that are often surprising.

Lending Club has been the leader in this field and its December 2014 IPO highlighted the importance of this new lending alternative.

We have all read the news reports about the recent hacking and data breaches at Sony Pictures, and while the story is interesting from a political perspective, from a corporate executive’s standpoint it raises some very important legal issues.