It is a day that virtually every business owner fears, when you receive word from your IT department that your company’s computer system has been hacked. A million thoughts rush through your head, but they all come back to one question: what do I do right now to protect my…
By: Eric Levine, Esq. In , the Superior Court denied Mega Brand’s application for injunctive relief against two former employees who purportedly violated the non-competition and confidentiality provisions of their employment agreements. The decision illustrates the burden faced by employers seeking to enforce post-employment restrictions against former employees, as well…
By: Eric Levine, Esq. In its recent decision in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals (which includes New Jersey) issued a ruling that signals heightened obligations for employers communicating with employees about their rights under the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”). Prior to that ruling, employers typically relied upon the…
By: Eric Levine In this turbulent economy, many people are finding it difficult to make ends meet. With income being stretched to the limit, some people are sometimes unable to pay bills on time or in full. When this happens, creditors are frequently pursuing payment by hiring debt collectors to…