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CFPB Makes Example of Dwolla Inc. in Monmouth County Monmouth County businesses have another “cybercop” to worry about. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently pursued its first cybersecurity enforcement action, alleging that Dwolla, Inc., an online payment platform, misled consumers about its data security practices. The CFPB’s Allegations Dwolla operates an online payment system […]

As the weather begins to turn warmer, many of us get the itch for a little “spring cleaning.” For small businesses, your efforts should not stop at home. It is also good idea to channel this energy into reviewing, organizing, and purging your human resources records. Properly maintaining human resources records has several distinct advantages for […]

Are networks and producers liable when reality TV takes a wrong turn? If there’s one thing audiences have seen repeatedly on reality television shows, it is people getting hurt. Programs such as “Naked and Afraid” and “Deadliest Catch” depict people in dangerous and even life-threatening situations. Other times, bystanders are caught up in the action […]

Could self-representation be a setback in NFL free agency? Free agency can be an exciting time for football players, but it can also be tough to navigate, especially as the window inches toward a close. This is why the help of an agent is often necessary. Former Seattle Seahawk, Russell Okung, is hunting down a […]

Republic Airways files Chapter 11 Republic Airways Holdings Inc., one of the largest U.S. regional carriers, announced that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to The Wall Street Journal. The company, which holds partnerships with United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, stated in bankruptcy documents that it had fallen under […]

A contract breach occurs when one of the parties fails to fulfill its obligations under the agreement. However, not all contract breaches are created equal. A “material” breach is so significant that it reaches the core of the agreement and negatively impacts its entire outcome. In contrast, a “non-material” breach often involves less important details. […]

What about being on NFL practice squad? Free agency kicked off this year and players such as Olivier Vernon found themselves signing massive contracts with new or old teams. However, there are some players who are free agents year round, and their names rarely ever hit the headlines. Allen Iverson may disagree, but in general, practice […]

The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is in progress, and close to 60 million workers across the country have joined office pools. As a result, Monmouth County employers may have concerns about the legality of March Madness office pools as well as their effect on office productivity. State law largely governs unlicensed gambling, such as March madness […]

What’s the deal with the legal tampering window? Free agents and their representation negotiate through a two-day period in early March just before the start of free agency called the legal tampering window. Brief as the 48-hour stretch is, it is important to the league as well as football players and their agents. The legal […]

The IRS List of “Bad Banks” The IRS updated its list of “Bad Banks” last month, which is now up to 95 banking institutions. This list will continue to grow as Swiss banks and foreign financial institutions come under more intense scrutiny from the Department of Justice to force public disclosure. So if your client’s bank […]

The U.S. Department of Environmental Protection recently announced its national enforcement initiatives for the next three years. Businesses in Monmouth County and throughout New Jersey should be aware of the new priorities and how they may impact their potential environmental liability. Every three years, the EPA refocuses its resources and identifies “the most important environmental […]

The NCAA’s Attempt to Defend Amateurism In 2015, a court ruled that the National Collegiate Athletic Association is violating the Sherman Antitrust Act by failing to provide student-athletes with compensation when it uses their images to sell products, and the organization is making an attempt to maintain its concept of amateurism. Court rules in favor […]