The attorneys at Morningstar Law Group are leaders who are frequently asked to share their legal insights and expertise. Here is a sampling of the wisdom our attorneys are sharing at industry conferences, in published articles, and at continuing legal education events.
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2019 CLE: Arbitration in a Nutshell
May 10, 2019
At Morningstar Law Group’s annual CLE program, Amie Carmack and Hank Gates provided practical tips for increasing the advantages of arbitration, advice on drafting enforceable arbitration provisions in employment agreements, and tips on procedure under the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”). Click here to review their presentation.
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NEW YORK INCREASE IN EXEMPT EMPLOYEE SALARY THRESHOLD
November 20, 2018
New York has recently increased the required salary basis threshold for executive and administrative employees to be classified as exempt from minimum wage and overtime purposes. To remain exempt, in addition to meeting the duties test for their applicable exempt category, their base salaries must meet the applicable new salary basis threshold by the end […]
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Don’t Gamble with Promotions - Is your marketing promotion illegal?
April 26, 2017
Jennifer Van Doren has represented clients in advertising, promotions, and sweepstakes legal compliance for more than 15 years. Given to the Raleigh Triangle Association of Corporate Counsel in April 2017, Van Doren’s talk proves that it’s not all fun and games when it comes to marketing promotions. Click HERE to download the presentation.
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A TEXAS FEDERAL JUDGE HAS SUSPENDED NEW OVERTIME REGS EXEMPT EMPLOYEE SALARY THRESHOLD INCREASES ON HOLD
November 23, 2016
A Texas United States District Court Judge issued a nationwide preliminary injunction yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, November 22), preventing the U.S. Department of Labor from implementing the new overtime rules set to take effect next week, on Thursday, December 1, 2016, requiring a minimum annual salary of $47,476 for employees to qualify for white collar exemptions […]
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Update OSHA Reporting Procedures Now! OSHA Final Rule on Electronic Submission of Workplace Injury and Illness Reports Takes Effect January 1, 2017
October 5, 2016
By Amie Carmack The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s long-awaited final rule on electronic submission of workplace injury and illness reports takes effect on January 1, 2017 and will be phased in over two years. The new rule requires that establishments with at least 250 employees submit electronic copies of all of their illness reports, logs […]
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Promotions and Data Privacy: What are the Risks?
July 29, 2016
By Catherine Otto Sweepstakes are a great way to build interest in your business or product. Consumers seem to be more than willing to hand over their personal information (in the form of name, email address and phone number) for the chance to win a gift card, free merchandise or free tickets. Sweepstakes are fun, […]
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Morningstar Law Group CLE 2016
February 16, 2016
Morningstar Law Group CLE: Current Topics for the Busy In-House LawyerFebruary 11, 2016 at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park Morningstar Law Group CLE 2016 from MorningstarLaw
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Top 10 Intellectual Property Mistakes Made by Emerging Companies - by Randy Whitmeyer
October 6, 2014
Increasingly, the value of companies (particularly technology companies) is correlated to the strength of their intellectual property (“IP”) rights – their patents, trade secrets, copyright, and trademarks. Growing a new company can be exciting and fast-paced, but paying close attention to intellectual property is a crucial step that should never be overlooked. Here is our […]
