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Latest Trend in Executive Compensation: To Include Diversity & Inclusion or Not?
Companies are increasingly tying executive compensation to diversity and inclusion (“D&I”) initiatives in an effort to increase female and minority representation among the workforce and management. Despite progress in recent years, an overwhelming majority of executives in the United States remain Caucasian males. Many companies have previously adopted diversity measures at the directorship-level; however a lack of diversity remains at the management level and among the rank and file employees. Read More ›
Categories: Compliance, Employment, Inspirational, Liability
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Legal Impact of a Pandemic - Interview with John Mashni
Attorney John Mashni discusses several topics affecting Michigan businesses amidst the COVID-19 pandemic during an interview with mConnexions' Principal Strategist, Julie Holton. Mashni offers some insight for businesses dealing with issues such as cybersecurity, contract enforcement, and employment. You can view the entire interview below. Please visit our Coronavirus Task Force Page for more resources related to this ongoing situation.
Categories: Compliance, Contracts, Cybersecurity, Employment, Tax
Three Steps to Forming an LLC
A limited liability company (“LLC”) provides many benefits and protection to its owners. When forming an LLC there are several steps you should take. Below are three key steps to setting up your LLC. Read More ›
Categories: Compliance, Contracts, Entity Selection, Organization & Planning, Startup
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act: Are You Compliant?
The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”) was enacted in 1998 and was created to address concerns with the online collection of children’s personal information. Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has announced several large fines for companies not in compliance. Read More ›
Categories: Compliance, Liability, Privacy, Technology
How are Businesses Preparing for Proposed Federal Data Privacy Legislation? Part Two: Conduct a Data Assessment and Address Risks
This is the second part in a series discussing the actions that companies can take to prepare for potential data privacy legislation. Part One summarizes and discusses recently proposed data privacy legislation. Read More ›
Categories: Compliance, Cybersecurity, Digital Assets, IT Contracts
SEC-Regulated Companies Should Address Cybersecurity to Avoid Enforcement Risks
If 2018 was any indication, cybersecurity compliance should be high on the list of SEC-regulated companies’ priorities in 2019. Take, for example, the SEC’s 2018 enforcement action against Voya Financial Advisor, Inc. (“Voya”) for violation of the Red Flags Rule, which resulted in a $1 million settlement. Read More ›
Categories: Compliance, Cybersecurity
Enforceability and Incorporation of Online Terms and Conditions
As the business world becomes increasingly more digital, more and more businesses are providing their standard terms and conditions online. Frequently, businesses will then attempt to incorporate those online terms and conditions into their written contracts. Read More ›
Categories: Compliance, Contracts
GDPR Has Arrived and My Company Isn't Ready. Now What?
It's not hyperbole to say that the General Data Protection Regulation's May 25th enforcement date marks one of the largest shifts in the history of privacy laws. Read More ›
Categories: Cloud Computing, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Digital Assets, Liability, News, Privacy
Make Sure Your Holiday Gifts Don’t Get You Fined
On December 12, 2017 President Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act. In part, the Act requires registration of all drones weighing more than .55 and up to 55 pounds, if you plan on flying them outside. Read More ›
Categories: Compliance, Did you Know?, Regulations
Business Rap: Investing in Multi-Family Homes
Whether you are looking at duplexes or massive apartment complexes, investing in multi-family units is entirely different from investing in single-family homes. Read More ›
Categories: Billing/Payment, Compliance, Radio Broadcasts
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