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Business Liability

HR Resolutions to Start the New Year Off Right

Ah, the new year. That magical time when we all pretend we’re going to become completely different people (who definitely don’t leave things to the last minute). But let’s be honest: if you’re reading this, you’re probably the type who actually does get things done. So, for all you overachievers

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Business Liability

What’s the Harm in Buying a Few Reviews to Get Your Business Rating Up?

The New FTC Rule Prohibiting Fake Reviews The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently announced a groundbreaking rule aimed at curbing the proliferation of fake reviews and testimonials. This new regulation, which prohibits the sale or purchase of fraudulent reviews, empowers the FTC to seek civil penalties against violators.  While

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Business Liability

How to Fight Human Trafficking and Protect Your Business from Liability

First, it’s important to understand specifically what human trafficking entails. There are two kinds, and they break down like so: Sex trafficking. Recruiting, harboring, transporting, providing, obtaining, patronizing, or soliciting a person for a commercial sex act. Labor trafficking. Recruiting, harboring, transporting, or obtaining a person for labor or services

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