We get the privilege of representing remarkable people. Many of our clients have a spirit within them that encourages them to give back and charitably provide for others. The gifts can be of their time or money and can be impactful in many ways. I enjoy these...
Year: 2018
ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS AND THE SUPREME COURT’S EPIC SYSTEMS DECISION: A QUICK GUIDE TO WHAT EMPLOYERS NEED TO KNOW
On May 21, the Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision upholding the ability of arbitration agreements to limit collective or class-action claims. While the decision is controversial and was hotly debated by the Justices, it was hardly unforeseeable, given the...
WHEN YOUR EMPLOYEE BECOMES YOUR COMPETITOR: FOUR QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE FILING SUIT
It just takes one thumb-drive and a few keystrokes. Theft of trade secrets by employees is a virtually idiot-proof endeavor, especially if, like most employers, your budget for cybersecurity is limited. Every employee who has access to your systems has the potential...
5 Questions Every Employer Should Ask Itself
Every workplace is different, in terms of size, type of operations, culture, and location. But there are some things that every employer should be vigilant about regardless of whether they are small shops or international monstrosities. Is my employee handbook...
Welcome Rob Ghio
Dismuke & Waters, P.C. is excited to announce the addition of Rob Ghio to our firm. Rob is an accomplished lawyer who has spent more than twenty-five years representing companies in the area of employment litigation and immigration matters as a partner in some of...
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 – Part IV
Some of the most controversial provisions of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Act”) relate to providing tax relief to small business entities. Some of the impactful changes effecting small businesses are as follows: Lowers the income tax rate applicable to C...
