by Bruce Raymond | Jan 28, 2013 | Business Torts, Connecticut Blog, Firm News
The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently dropped its lawsuit against Google regarding supposed antitrust practices in the design of its search engines. Google has been accused of promoting its own products over competitors when it comes to search... by Bruce Raymond | Jan 21, 2013 | Connecticut Blog, Employment, Firm News
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations are currently in the process of being revised and are due to be issued in March of 2013. Among other things, the regulations are expected to extend leave for caregivers in the military to employees whose family members... by Bruce Raymond | Jan 21, 2013 | Connecticut Blog, Court Decisions, Firm News
Though public employees tend to enjoy greater protections that private sector employees, their personal activities posted online can cost them their jobs. On January 11, 2013, the California Commission on Professional Competence issued an influential ruling upholding... by Bruce Raymond | Jan 21, 2013 | Connecticut Blog, Firm News, Technology
Connecticut entrepreneurs need to remain mindful of anachronistic laws. Connecticut businesses used to be able to rely on laws passed in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, but the technology and social media booms of the past ten or so years may cause those laws to be... by Bruce Raymond | Jan 14, 2013 | Connecticut Blog, Contract Disputes, Firm News
A company hired to provide electrical supplies for a particular Connecticut city street project has sued a contracting corporation for $323,000. The project involving improvements to sidewalks, parking areas, landscaping and streets has reportedly been put on hold due... by Bruce Raymond | Jan 7, 2013 | Connecticut Blog, Employment, Firm News
Per recent decisions by the United States Supreme Court, arbitrators may have been given more leeway in employment contract determinations under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). This provision required workers and consumers alike to abide by contracts that required...