June 22, 2016

Newly Non-Exempt Employees, Smartphone Addiction and Summer Vacation

My smartphone is set to make a noise every time I get a work-related email.  At any given time, day or night, Saturday, Sunday, Christmas Day, Independence Day or Thanksgiving, on family vacations, in the hospital, or at a dinner party, if a client emails me,...

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May 23, 2016

INTESTACY: PURPLE RAIN, PRISON BLUES, AND WHY YOU NEED A WILL

Countless members of Generation X continue to mourn the recent death of superstar Prince. Although my generation is noted for its skepticism, we whole-heartedly embraced the music of Prince in the 1980s. More than thirty years later, when “Let’s Go...

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March 2, 2016

Your Non-Disclosure Agreements May Not Be Enforceable Under New Ruling

So I tried to come up with a great personal lead in to this blog post. But frankly, this decision has so many implications for my clients that I couldn't find the right story to lead into such an important change in the law. Protecting a Company's confidential...

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January 11, 2016

Louis Bissette Named Chairman of the UNC Board of Governors

Louis Bissette was named Chairman of the UNC Board of Governors.  Lou is replacing John Fennebresque, who resigned from the board in October.  Mr. Bissette will serve the remainder of the term which ends July 1. Read the full article about Lou's tenure on...

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October 5, 2015

Back in the Saddle: A PSA and Independent Contractors

Happy fall! For my loyal readers, you have likely realized that I have not updated this blog for several months. This is because in April I was diagnosed with stage 1 estrogen receptive breast cancer. Over the last six months I have undergone surgery and...

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