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In case you missed it, Nasir and Zac covered one of the biggest cheating scandals in chess history over a game of chess. Did Nasir win? Or did Zac win? Check out their match on the Pasha Law YouTube channel! https://bit.ly/3SKZ5BY
November 4, 2022
Full Podcast Transcript NASIR: Finally, my two favorite worlds have collided – both the law and the chess – right here at Memorial Park in Houston, Texas. Windy day. We have some background noise – ambient noise. What are the two worlds that collided? Well, Hans Neimann has sued Magnus Carlsen for defamation in one…
October 28, 2022
Rachel Williams, the former friend of Anna Sorokin, is suing Netflix for her portrayal on the show, Inventing Anna. Unlike a few of the characters, the producer used Rachel’s real name instead of an alias name. She claims that certain scenes and comments on the show did not occur. It gave the audience the perception that she was only Anna’s friend for the luxury perks such as a $60,000+ hotel stay, lavish hair appointments, and many more. Although Netflix placed a disclaimer at the beginning of every episode that certain events may not be true, Williams received a huge influx of online hate.
September 1, 2022
Netflix is suing two TikTok users for intellectual property infringement. Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear have been found to have created TikTok content that is based on the popular Netflix show, Bridgerton. This content acquired a lot of attention on the social media app, which attracted Netflix. The content creators went on to create an album with Grammy-winning recordings. Eventually, these two artists created the “Unofficial Bridgerton Musical” on broadway which would sell out quickly. Netflix saw the growth and profit that they were making from this and slapped them with a lawsuit.
August 24, 2022
Non-compete agreements are frequently used by employers to prevent employees from joining or working for a rival company. However, non-compete clauses are against the law in California. In this instance, PetSmart added a clause specifying that workers must remain with the company for two years. If they don’t, they’ll have to pay back $5,000 in training costs. Many pet groomers have expressed their feelings of being binded to the company because they are unable to support themselves on the salary they were receiving from PetSmart and lack the resources to pay back the $5,000. As a result, PetSmart is currently the target of a class-action lawsuit.
August 16, 2022
For many companies, firing employees is the most difficult part of managing people. But doing this the wrong way can hurt your reputation. So let’s make it clear: how you fire your employees makes all the difference. If you are terminating an employee, get to the point. Use only the facts of each situation so they do not feel like you are attacking their character. Make sure to maintain a professional tone and not attack the employee in any way. Keep these tips in mind when terminating an employee to protect yourself, your business, and your employees.
August 12, 2022
Crave Cookies and Dirty Dough are two new cookie companies that are fighting to establish themselves in the Utah market. Crumbl Cookies, one of the most popular cookie companies recently filed a lawsuit against them. Crumbl Cookies have filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against these businesses claiming they both are copying their logo & packaging. Crumbl Cookies also claimed that the other businesses are attempting to profit off of its reputation and branding. Dirty Dough has responded with their thoughts on this lawsuit on social media but we will just have to wait and see how this one plays out.
August 4, 2022
The remote work trend is on the rise and so are new ways to incentivize employees to return to the office. Many tech giants have implemented new benefits and features that are focused on creating an environment where employees would want to return. Several companies like Apple and Facebook are increasing their office environments and offering employment benefits in an effort to fill up the office space.
July 15, 2022
California law mandates that any employer with at least 5 California-based employees must sponsor its own or register with the state’s retirement savings program. This new law will be in effect on June 30th so time is running out for business owners who have yet to register or set up their own retirement savings plans.
May 12, 2022
Contracts are a great way to make sure you and the other party only do what was promised. It’s like a deal or agreement. You will put in the important facts – who’s involved and what they say must be done. Contracts are the base that ensures the expectations of each party are met.
May 10, 2022
Kevin Berling didn’t want his former employer, Gravity Diagnostics, to throw him a birthday party as he associated that with a traumatic childhood event. Regardless, one was thrown, and Berling was eventually fired as a result of it. He was awarded $450,000 by a jury.
April 19, 2022
