Non-compete agreements are frequently used by employers to prevent employees from joining or working for a rival company. However, non-compete clauses are against the law in California. In this instance, PetSmart added a clause specifying that workers must remain with the company for two years. If they don’t, they’ll have to pay back $5,000 in training costs. Many pet groomers have expressed their feelings of being binded to the company because they are unable to support themselves on the salary they were receiving from PetSmart and lack the resources to pay back the $5,000. As a result, PetSmart is currently the target of a class-action lawsuit.
In case you missed it, Nasir and Zac covered one of the biggest cheating scandals in chess history over a game of chess. Did Nasir win? Or did Zac win? Check out their match on the Pasha Law YouTube channel! https://bit.ly/3SKZ5BY
Full Podcast Transcript NASIR: Finally, my two favorite worlds have collided – both the law and the chess – right here at Memorial Park in Houston, Texas. Windy day. We have some background noise – ambient noise. What are the two worlds that collided? Well, Hans Neimann has sued Magnus Carlsen for defamation in one…
Rachel Williams, the former friend of Anna Sorokin, is suing Netflix for her portrayal on the show, Inventing Anna. Unlike a few of the characters, the producer used Rachel’s real name instead of an alias name. She claims that certain scenes and comments on the show did not occur. It gave the audience the perception that she was only Anna’s friend for the luxury perks such as a $60,000+ hotel stay, lavish hair appointments, and many more. Although Netflix placed a disclaimer at the beginning of every episode that certain events may not be true, Williams received a huge influx of online hate.
Netflix is suing two TikTok users for intellectual property infringement. Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear have been found to have created TikTok content that is based on the popular Netflix show, Bridgerton. This content acquired a lot of attention on the social media app, which attracted Netflix. The content creators went on to create an album with Grammy-winning recordings. Eventually, these two artists created the “Unofficial Bridgerton Musical” on broadway which would sell out quickly. Netflix saw the growth and profit that they were making from this and slapped them with a lawsuit.
Crave Cookies and Dirty Dough are two new cookie companies that are fighting to establish themselves in the Utah market. Crumbl Cookies, one of the most popular cookie companies recently filed a lawsuit against them. Crumbl Cookies have filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against these businesses claiming they both are copying their logo & packaging. Crumbl Cookies also claimed that the other businesses are attempting to profit off of its reputation and branding. Dirty Dough has responded with their thoughts on this lawsuit on social media but we will just have to wait and see how this one plays out.
Interviewing a job candidate can be a tricky situation. There are some questions that you should not ask during an interview, because they may be considered discriminatory and illegal in many states. These include questions about their race, gender, national origin, age, and disability status. Instead, ask questions that provide insight if they will be a good fit for this position.
The remote work trend is on the rise and so are new ways to incentivize employees to return to the office. Many tech giants have implemented new benefits and features that are focused on creating an environment where employees would want to return. Several companies like Apple and Facebook are increasing their office environments and offering employment benefits in an effort to fill up the office space.
When it comes to Restrictive Covenants, employers are fighting to keep their company safe while employees may use them to their advantage. Keep listening to find out if the Employer or the Employee wins this battle. Round 1: Trade Secrets A company’s trade secrets encompass a whole range of information and are one of the…
Johnny Depp is suing his ex-wife, Amber Heard, for allegedly defaming him in a Washington Post op-ed. To prove defamation, you have to prove that a false and defamatory statement of fact (not opinion) about you was made to a third party by someone who knew it was false (or should have known it was false) and causing damage to damage to your reputation. Business owners have to face defamation all the time. Can you prove your case? Can Depp?
Kevin Berling didn’t want his former employer, Gravity Diagnostics, to throw him a birthday party as he associated that with a traumatic childhood event. Regardless, one was thrown, and Berling was eventually fired as a result of it. He was awarded $450,000 by a jury.
Two independent contract moderators are suing TikTok for negligence in a class-action lawsuit. In the filing, the plaintiffs claim that they were “subjected to extremely traumatic videos and images with no warning, training, or means to cope.” These moderators contend that they suffer from PTSD and other psychological damage from their experience.
As we step into another month of the Great Resignation, employers begin to think about what they can do to prevent their employees from becoming their competition. Here are a few things you should know to protect your business.
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