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Agreement vs. Contract: Why Business Owners Are Using Informal Agreements for Clients

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Protecting yourself legally with an agreement You can hire a lawyer to look over your agreement to make sure that it will hold up in court should anything go wrong. Business owners would be prudent to include specific terms, an intent to enter the agreement and consideration even in the most informal agreements to enforce it if necessary.”

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AI is already transforming the legal sector, but challenges remain

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As AI technologies continue to gain traction, just about every sector you can think of is going to face huge changes in the coming years – and that’s especially the case in the legal industry. While the integration of AI is still in its early stages, there has been a mixed approach across the legal industry.

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Are Employee Background Checks Legal?

Small Business CEO

However, while these checks are necessary, are they legal? Except for specific restrictions relating to genetic and medical information, it is not illegal for employers to ask questions about a candidate’s or employee’s background. Outlined below are important things to know about the legality of employee background checks.…

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The Ethical AI Debate Intensifies as Musk Takes OpenAI to Court

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In a legal move that spotlights the growing tensions over the overall direction of artificial intelligence development, Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman. The lawsuit claims that OpenAI has strayed from its original mission of advancing AI for the public good — prioritizing profit, and Microsoft, instead.

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How to use Stock Photos Legally for your Business Website

Small Business CEO

… The post How to use Stock Photos Legally for your Business Website appeared first on SMALL BUSINESS CEO. So, how do you ensure that your website is visually appealing without breaking the bank? The answer is easy; you have to resort to stock photos.…

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Be Careful What You Post Online: 7 in 10 Hiring Managers Are Watching

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Survey key findings: 74% of hiring managers say they use social media to screen candidates 68% of hiring managers overall say they use social media to find answers to illegal interview questions 85% of those who screen using social media have passed on candidates due to information obtained What exactly are employers looking for on social media?

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4 Challenges in Navigating Remote Work Layoffs

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The four key challenges of remote work layoffs are impersonal emails, legal requirements, returning equipment, and difficulties assessing performance. It is critical for companies to be knowledgeable about the legal requirements that apply to their remote work layoffs.

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