Legal

Is it Legal to Post a Copyrighted Photo on a Social Media Network? | 2017

A roundup of copyright policies on some of the most-used social media networks.

50+ Answers From the FTC to Questions About Influencer and Endorsement Online Marketing | 2017

An extensive list of Federal Trade Commission answers to questions about endorsements by bloggers and social media users who get paid for promotional posts.

Supreme Court Upholds the Right to Recycle Printer Cartridges

Recycling printer cartridges does not infringe on cartridge patent, the court rules.

How To Determine if Your Unpaid Internship Program is Legal

Unpaid internships are not summer employees you don’t have to pay.

Supreme Court Tightens Rules in Blow to ‘Patent Trolls’

The Supreme Court ruled 8-0 today that patent lawsuits can be filed only in courts located in the jurisdiction where a targeted company is incorporated.

Warning! You May be Using Comp Time Illegally

A survey finds that one-third of employers have used comp time in lieu of overtime, an illegal practice.

It’s Illegal, But Your Small Business Office Pool Won’t Get You Busted, Unless…

Only 40% of Owners Have a Business Succession Plan | 2017

What Should a Small Business Do Now That The Federal Overtime Rule Has Been Blocked?

Overtime Pay Rule Overturned: Federal Judge Rules in Favor of States, Business Groups | 2016

SmallBusiness.com Overview | How to Use Music Legally in Presentations and Video

Checklist: Items to Keep (and NOT Keep) in Employee Files