Nasir and Matt end their week together in San Diego by discussing Taylor Swift and other celebrities purchasing their own top level domains related to porn. Also, check out the new pizza site for Pasha Law!

Nasir and Matt join forces again in San Diego to discuss the Supreme Court decision regarding the UPS discrimination against a pregnant employee and failure to provide reasonable accommodation.

Nasir and Matt get together in San Diego and talk about outrageous non-compete agreement that Amazon had temporary employees sign.

Nasir and Matt cap off the week by discussing how AT&T’s legal counsel failed to appeal a decision and the costly consequences that resulted.

Nasir and Matt talk about Panera Bread’s decision to start recording video of its employeesand whether that decision is legal.

The guys kick off the week by discussing what can be done when there is a breach of confidentiality and whether there are any solutions to remedy the breach. Get help with a confidentiality agreement by contacting our firm today.

Nasir and Matt discuss the concept of “friendly fraud” and how scammers are using it to defraud businesses through Paypal and other means.

Nasir and Matt welcome Alec Farwell of RevLeap to discuss why his company is being sued by Yelp and how you can support their cause.

Nasir and Matt talk about the company that’s attempting to convince athletes to stay in college by raising money from fans.

Nasir and Matt talk about an ice cream maker that is attempting to produce organic versions of Ben & Jerry’s flavors.

The guys discuss the recent settlement concerning deceptive tactics of a company involved with as seen on tv ads.

Nasir and Matt discuss the allegations of American Apparel intimidating and silencing employees from complaining about the company and talk about guidelines for employers in making social media policies.

Nasir and Matt end the week by discussing the importance of securing the necessary licenses for your business and how operating without a license can ruin yourbusiness.

Nasir and Matt discuss the bankruptcy auction of Radio Shack and why the intangible assets are being sold separately from the tangible assets.

The guys kick off the week by getting into what constitutes false advertising and what is mere puffery.

The guys finish off the week by discussing the sweepstakes being conducted by Domino’s and how a franchisee can deviate from the franchise model.

Nasir and Matt discuss the recent conflict between the California Labor Code and Industrial Welfare Commission concerning a second meal period for healthcare employees working in excess of 12 hours.

Nasir and Matt start the week by explaining how a business can protect its social media accounts and what to do when an employee leaves who has access to social media accounts.

Nasir and Matt close out the week by diving into the topic of trademarks to go over unintended negatives and overlooked positives related to trademark filings. Also, the Katy Perry dancing sharks!

The guys talk about the costly mistake made by one business owner and discuss the legalresponsibilities of handling major errors.

Nasir and Matt list off the biggest mistakes they see start-ups make and offer their advice on how to avoid these issues.

The guys end the week by talking about businessesdenying job applicants unless they are tobacco free.

Nasir and Matt discuss working as a freelancer and what both employees and employers must know to make sure it is done correctly.

The guys kick off the week by explaining the issues with employers requiring their employees to pay fortheir own uniforms.

The guys end the week by talking about the patently unfair contracts that contestants for American Idol must sign.

Nasir and Matt discuss the legalities of surge pricing and how one company is flipping the script on surge pay.

Nasir and Mattenter Groundhog’s Day by discussing the importance of trade secrets and how to best protect your intellectual property.

Nasir and Matt end the week by diving into the topic of drones and where the law stands with their usage.

The guys talk about the different methods to value a startup, particularly when the business is pre-revenue.

Nasir and Matt discuss the app that allows employees to post anonymous messages about their employers. They also talk about the legalities of banning gossip in the workplace.

Nasir and Matt end the week by talking about businesses based on pranks, including exploding glitter and mailing animal feces.

The guys discuss the recent developments in employment law for 2015 and what employers should consider when hiring new employees.

Nasir and Matt kick off the week by diving into the topic of partnerships and the important things to remember before forming the partnership.

Nasir and Matt end the week by discussing how cat cafes are popping up in cities across the US and the legalities behind how people are pulling it off.

Nasir and Matt discuss the company in danger of being sued for having a Chrome plugin that allows students to compare prices of college textbooks from all sources.

The guys kick off the week by discussing how an entrepreneur got sued by United and Orbitz for exploiting the hidden city fees in airline tickets.

Nasir and Matt talk about expandingemail usage for employees to include non-work purposes. They then answer the question, “How do I get out of a lease? We have been there for years, but our lease is ending in two. We originally signed a guarantee, but we didn’t in our renewal, so I’m willing to possibly…

Nasir and Matt talk about the recent motion filed by Uber claiming its drivers are not employees. They then answer the question, “As a business owner in California, what new laws should I know about?”

The guys kick off the year by discussing the lengths a college QB has to go through to prevent profitingfrom his name or likeness and remain eligible with the NCAA. They also answer, “I purchased a business and did not realize that there are all these gift certificates out there (I don’t know exactly how…

Nasir and Mattrelive their top moments from 2014.

The guys end the week by recapping the story on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and a local non-profit thatpaid homeless people with food and shelter to work concessions at games. Then they answer, “How risky is it to discuss my company’s IP with job applicants?”

Nasir and Matt discuss how signing up for free trials can backfire for consumers and businesses. They also answer the question, “I used to occupy the space next door but I needed less space, so after I left that area the landlord rented out that extra space to someone who offers the same type of…

The guys start the week by detailing the story of a Harvard professor who fought with a restaurant over a $4 discrepancy in his bill. They then answer, “At what point can I make my employees clock out but take care of non work activities at the office?”

The guys end the week by talking about an international crowdfunding site getting censured by the SEC. They also answer, “I live in California but my LLC is setup in another state. At what point am I doing business in California?”

The guys discuss the fallout from alocal San Diego blogger who accused San Diego Magazine of stealing her business name. They then answer the question, “I’m a sole proprietor. What is some good tax advice to reduce my year end profit?”

Nasir and Matt start the week by discussing the blatant forms of sexual harassment alleged at Zillow. They also answer “My office is planning on doing a weight loss competition at the beginning of the year. Is this legal?”

Nasir and Matt cap off the week by discussing rebranding strategies (pizza related). They then answer the question, “At what point can I file an intent to use trademark?”

The guys discuss the racial discrimination filing against the makeup company Sephora. They also answer, “Can I allow my employees to bring their dogs in the office?”

Nasir and Matt discuss the new laws that require fast food restaurants and other sellers to post calorie information. They then answer the question, “One of my employees is consistently late in the winter and always blames weather. Can I fire them for this?”

The guys talk about Aereo’s recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, even after it had won multiple lawsuits. They also answer the special Thanksgiving question, “Can I provide a free Thanksgiving meal to my employees?”