As business owners, we live in fear of our customer database being hacked. In a situation where their most private information is exposed, we can expect lawsuits from our clients. But the government? Why would they be suing us, the victim, after we’ve been hacked? Well, they recently got this right from a federal court. Find out how to avoid of this pitfall.
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Microsoft Office Online or Google Docs...Which Is Best For You Legally?
These days we essentially have a choice between Microsoft Office and Google Docs when it comes to meeting our back office needs. Though each has its benefits (according to Sarah Austin, Google is better for collaboration while Microsoft is better for those who use spreadsheets on a regular basis), legally they are quite different.
Want To Be A Federal Contractor? New Rules For You!
Recently, the Obama administration has decided to use the federal contracting process as a means of advancing its agenda on workers’ rights. This, of course, means many contractors will have to jump through even more hurdles if they want to secure a successful bid. I personally believe that the government, in its capacity as purchaser, has the right to demand certain things from its vendors so I don’t have a problem with this. However, if you are interested in becoming a federal contractor, you should know that so far this year, the president has issued executive orders that:
Can We Prevent Spam AND Improve Email Marketing?
No doubt about it, spamming is a big problem! The offensive subject lines and email, the risk of spyware and malware… not to mention the fact that one errant click could give a hacker complete access to (and control of) your computer and everything you do on the internet. I’m probably being hyperbolic here but in my mind, spamming is a plague that must be purged!
Yes, NY Business Owners - The Medical Marijuana Law Affects You Too!
When I first heard about the proposal to legalize medical marijuana in NY, I asked an acquaintance who worked in the medical field about her thoughts on the matter. Her response was, “Well, it does a pretty good job of managing pain, plus it has fewer side effects than some of the narcotic-based pain killers (like Vicodin) that many patients currently use.” Of course we ended our conversation by exchanging stories about the extensive marijuana use we both witnessed in college.
Ok Entrepreneurs, Time To Meet Your Future Investors!
It is almost impossible to read a small business magazine or blog these days without finding an article about perfecting your pitch to investors. Heck, there is even a reality show about it! But who are these investors and why do so many entrepreneurs have to rely on them if they want to start or expand their business?
Your Religion Can Help Your Business Bypass Certain Laws
So by now, many of you have heard about the Supreme Court’s decision in Hobby Lobby wherein the court ruled that forcing a closely held company to provide birth control to women (as required under Obamacare) is a "substantial burden" on the religious liberty of the organization. As I always encourage you to do here, let’s put politics and personal views aside. That being said, were you aware that companies were guaranteed access to religious freedom under the First Amendment the U.S. Constitution? Yeah, me neither.
