After Fleshbot linked to a Fred Durst sex video a little over a week ago, you’d think that the news would be all over the blogosphere, but you’d be wrong. It may have to do with the fact that Fred Durst in a sex video is a completely unappealing thought, but regardless, Durst has fought back and slammed Gawker with an $80 million lawsuit. The lawsuit might actually take hold though because Gawker hosted the movie for a few hours instead of just linking to it. First rule of this industry: hosting = liability.
Law and ethics
No More Lawyer Jokes
Scenario: Your paralegal team has been working feverishly for a month on the big case, and when it finally goes to trial, where did that one regulatory statute go? You remember it was from a County Court in Alabama, but that won’t help you at all when you can’t produce its relevant facts while crossing your witness.
The Impacts of Divorce on a Family Business
Ending a marriage is never an easy decision to make. The mental, emotional, and financial damage that it leaves spouses and their children can take many years to heal. One of the messier aspects of separation involves dividing the family assets between separating spouses. Regardless of whether exes end a marriage amicably or not, getting the help of a family attorney is strongly recommended especially if they share a business together. [Read more…] about The Impacts of Divorce on a Family Business
When an Employee’s Personal Problems Affect the Job
When things aren’t right at your employee’s home, it can spill over into work and affect performance and your bottom line. Helping your employee sort out some of the issues can help improve things for your company, but there’s a line you shouldn’t cross when it comes to dealing with an employee’s problems outside of work. Knowing what you can do – and what you shouldn’t do – is essential when it’s time to tackle performance issues with a valued employee. [Read more…] about When an Employee’s Personal Problems Affect the Job