Opinion: Guys Just Want to Have Fun, Too?
Is the forced male inclusion in female employment niches trumping the capitalistic freedom of experimentation and creativity? [...]
Business
Lunch with the Triangle’s Leading Ladies hosted by Campbell Law Women in Law and the Business Law Association
On Wednesday, March 2, 2016, Campbell Law Women in Law and the Campbell Law Business Law Association hosted a lunch with the Triangle’s Leading Ladies. The event was a panel moderated by Ken Hammer, General Counsel of Toshiba, consisting of five women General Counsel in the Raleigh-Durham area: Diana Allen, Channel Adviser General Counsel; Teresa Artis, TransWorld Radio General Counsel; Alane Barnes, BioCryst Pharmaceuticals General Counsel; Kathy Twiddy, Partner at K&L Gates and prior [...]
Online posts lead to real-life arrests
Social media users may be arrested for making threatening posts. [...]
Can a post on your wall lead to walking papers?
Employees working for private companies have limited options for pursuing their employers over Facebook-related firings. [...]
Hey driver, do you even work here?
In an ongoing class action lawsuit, Uber drivers challenge the line between employee and independent contractor. [...]
How free is free speech for government employees?
Two employees who were fired by the City of Charlotte for Facebook posts may have First Amendment claims. [...]
Legal Friction: European Union Supremacy versus National Sovereignty
The Treaty of Lisbon requires EU member states to allow the free movement of goods and services between them. [...]
Arbitration, Mediation, or Walking Away: Alternatives to International Litigation
Smaller businesses looking to avoid the time and expense of international litigation have several options to choose from. [...]
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: The Evolution of Enforcement
After a slow start, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act has become one of the biggest sources of fines collected by the U.S. Department of Justice. [...]
Islamic Banking: How to Make a Profit on Interest-Free Loans
Islamic banking institutions need to get creative in order to get around Sharia law's restrictions on traditional banking. [...]
Corporate Inversion: Exploring the Political and Economic Phenomenon
In a practice called "corporate inversion," American companies fleeing high corporate tax rates seek to reincorporate overseas. [...]
Reviewing the Reviews
The online review company Yelp has recently faced a number of court cases over unfair business practices. [...]
Jimmy John’s takes workers’ rights off the menu
The popular sandwich chain requires all employees to sign a non-compete clause in their employment contracts. [...]
Is crowdfunding worth the effort?
If crowdfunding is to become a reality, the rules regulating it need to protect investors and while keeping the practice attractive to issuers. [...]
The crowds are still waiting
Small investors and businesses are eagerly awaiting the enactment of Title III of the JOBS Act, but they might have to wait a little longer. [...]
