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

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When James Sperling first started his marketing and branding agency Sheep Don’t Bark, he noticed a pattern: His clients didn’t like contracts. The agency found that clients were much more willing to sign agreements, which would shield both parties if anything went wrong. They didn’t want to sign it.”

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What Is a Credit Freeze, and Should I Do It?

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Just keep in mind that a few entities will still be able to access your report , including your current lenders, potential employers or landlords, child support agencies, government entities and other organizations. Under federal law, you can freeze or unfreeze your credit at any time. Should I freeze my child’s credit?

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What Every Business Needs To Know About The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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More specifically, PWFA was signed the same day as the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers (PUMP) Act, a companion bill which gives working mothers additional legal protections and the freedom to breast pump during work hours for up to one year after the child’s birth.

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How to Name Your Business

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For example, someone thinking about using the word “synergy” to name their health consulting company ought to reconsider. Is it legally available? Trademark Database at USPTO.gov to see if the name is legally trademarked. Results: One of the few independent marketing agencies to survive and grow since its founding 27 years ago.

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Employers Beware: There Are Rising Legal Risks Of Rigid RTO Policies

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The insistence of employers on a full return to the office, without considering individual circumstances, could lead to a surge in legal issues — particularly discrimination claims. Are employers walking into a legal storm by enforcing rigid return-to-office (RTO) mandates?

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The Expanding High Skill Gig Economy

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A good example is law.  Key quote: "Three-quarters of law firms with more than 250 lawyers use contract attorneys, says a 2016 report from legal consultancy Altman Weil." Doctor on Demand , for example, provides video medical consultation service.    Nomad Health  is another example.

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How Employers Can Better Serve Neurodiverse Employees in 2023

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Brad Anderson, founder of digital marketing and web development agency Fruition , partnered with the University of Colorado Boulder’s “ Leeds + TechStars Elevate ” program, where he connected with the first neurodiverse employee he hired, who had exceptional math and statistics abilities but was struggling to hold down a job.

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