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Defamation in the Workplace

There is a growing need for employers to monitor what and how they communicate in the workplace. What seems to the employer as a fair constructive criticism can potentially open a legal claim against the business. This is especially true as related to reviews and terminations.

Why Employers (and Employees) Need to Pay Attention to the Fair Labor Standards Act

Recently, General Counsel, P.C. is getting more (and more) calls regarding alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). And, more often than not, the employer is in violation of the FLSA and subject to potential liability (to one or more employees).

Properly Investigating and Responding to Employee Complaints of Harassment or Discrimination

No employer wants to hear that an employee is alleging that he or she is the subject of harassment or discrimination. But, when it happens (and it likely will sometime), how an employer handles the situation can make the difference between resolving the matter and potential litigation.

8(a) Contractors Risk Losing Status if the Annual Review Is Ignored

Being successfully certified by SBA as an 8(a) Business Development company can be an arduous and paper-intensive task.

Is Your Business Missing Out on Small Business Set Asides?

Have you seen small business set asides that are in your company’s skill set, but the size standard is too small for your company to compete? Or, alternatively, a set aside with a size standard so large that you will be contending with businesses with far greater resources?

Abandoned Tenant Property Law in Pennsylvania

What does a landlord do when the tenant leaves personal property behind when the tenant vacates?

Lawsuit Results

I have many student loan bankruptcy adversary cases of which all are posted on my website; on published cases it is the court's written decision; Recent 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld my student loan trial win also!

What Do I Do after a Car Accident in Maryland

What do I do after a car accident in Maryland?

New Illinois Eavesdropping Bill

Currently, it is a felony in Illinois to record another individual without his or her consent, although it is not illegal to record police officers in their interactions with the public.

Illinois' New Photo Lineup Law

Wrongful convictions can destroy lives. Being convicted of a crime one did not commit can land an innocent person in prison, saddle him or her with fines and legal fees, and destroy his or her career and relationships while the truly guilty party lives free.

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