Commercial Law

For employers, social media sites present a potential treasure trove of information on applicants, but mining this information for use in recruiting, hiring, firing and monitoring of employees is fraught with risk. Nonetheless, some studies show that 40% of employers search social media during the hiring process. While there are not currently any laws in the United States forbidding employers from gleaning information from social media, improper use can get them into trouble.

With schools back in session, now is the time for employers to review hiring, payment and scheduling practices for workers under the age of 18. The myriad federal and state child labor laws that employers must heed range from work permit requirements to the hours and type of work performed, all of which vary based on an employee's age and whether school is in session.

This is the fifth article in a series covering various aspects of intercreditor agreements.

We know the consumer-industry stories of hackers infiltrating Target and, more recently, Home Depot:

Arbitration clauses hidden in website terms of use agreements are not enforceable.

Guest article by'Frank Mims V; Mims Morning MeetingPlease don't let the headline mislead you, I am not sharing information on the construction of a profitable…

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The rights to a music catalog can be held outright by the artists, within a pass-through legal entity, such as a limited liability company or partnership, or within a corporate entity or trust. How are these music assets valued?