Willfully Misclassified: New Perils in Misclassifying Workers as Independent Contractors
- posted: Dec. 22, 2011
- Employment,  Uncategorized
By Andrew K. Jacobson In an era of ultra-tight budgets, getting something for less is appealing. One such temptation is hiring someone to be an independent contractor, instead of as an Read More
What It Means to Be Your Consigliere
- posted: Apr. 22, 2011
- Articles,  Business Counseling,  Employment,  High Technology Law
Contrary to popular perception, “consiglieres” date from times long before the 20th century. The term derives from the Latin “consiliarius” – a counselor. Every leader needs an advisor skilled in Read More
An NDA Can Save the Day
- posted: Dec. 30, 2010
- Articles,  Employment
Bay Oak Law's Laura Koch provides a timely reminder about the importance of Non-Disclosure Agreements: NOOK Lawsuit Demonstrates the Importance of Non-Disclosure Agreements Barnes & Noble, Inc. (B&N) has failed to persuade Read More
Investing in a Little Law
- posted: Oct. 06, 2010
- Articles,  Business Counseling,  Employment,  High Technology Law
A big worry for stockbrokers about 15 years ago was the rise of the day trader, people who would trade stocks on their own account, paying a minimal charge for Read More
When Employees Must Leave
- posted: Apr. 20, 2010
- Articles,  Business Counseling,  Employment,  High Technology Law
By: Andrew K. Jacobson © 2004, Bay Oak Law A worker leaving involuntarily is often a heart-wrenching experience for both employer and worker. While anyone who has ever been employed Read More