Category Archives: Events

Serving Alcohol at the Office Holiday Party?

Serving Alcohol at the Office Holiday Party? Limiting Social Host Liquor Liability A bartender is legally liable for serving alcohol to a patron who becomes intoxicated and  when injures a third party. Does a business face a similar exposure when it hosts a social event where alcohol is served, such as an open house or…
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143 Million People Potentially Affected in Equifax Data Breach

143 Million People Potentially Affected in Equifax Data Breach Equifax, one of the largest credit reporting agencies in the United States, was recently the victim of a massive cyber attack—an attack that may have compromised the personal information of 143 million people. The breach itself occurred between mid-May and July 2017 when cyber criminals gained…
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Disaster Donation Scams

Disaster Donation Scams Make Sure Your Donations Reach the Right Cause The damage caused by Hurricane Harvey is prompting people to help in whatever ways they can. Unfortunately, there are dishonest people who prey upon people’s good intentions, creating fake charity campaigns to exploit victims and take advantage of those who want to help. Despite…
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Cadillac Tax Update

Cadillac Tax Update Beginning in 2020, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will levy a 40 percent excise tax on health plans that are deemed to be overly generous. This tax, also known as the “Cadillac tax,” will affect health plans that cost more than $10,200 for an individual or $27,500 for a family. The Cadillac…
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Vermont Prohibits Use of Electronic Cigarettes in the Workplace

Vermont Prohibits Use of Electronic Cigarettes in the Workplace Workplace Prohibition Effective July 1, 2016 A new law in Vermont prohibits using electronic cigarettes in any workplace. Prohibitions Under the new law, the possession of lighted tobacco products or use of tobacco substitutes is prohibited in any workplace. "Tobacco substitutes" are products—including electronic cigarettes or…
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