Swinging For The Fences: Minor Leaguers Continue Suit Alleging They Were Paid Peanuts By The MLB [Orrick]

Baseball season is well underway as fans fill themselves up on hot dogs and beers, don their rally caps for some late-inning luck, and cheer for their favorite players. Meanwhile, a class action against Major League Baseball by former minor league players has been trotting through federal court. In Senne v. MLB, No. 3:14-cv-00608-JCS (N.D. Cal. Feb. 7, 2014), ECF No. 1, the plaintiffs cry foul in alleging that “paying their dues” on the […]

By | June 12th, 2015 ||

Taking Back Your Old Age Security – Infographic [Collins Barrow]

Planning for retirement? Take control of your financial future. Most Canadians over 65 are eligible to receive an Old Age Security (OAS) pension. But there’s a catch. The OAS recovery tax may “clawback” some or all of that pension. Check out our expert tips for keeping more money in your pocket.

By | June 10th, 2015 ||

USA: Top Ten Things To Do When An Employee Resigns To Join A Competitor

When an employee resigns to join a competitor, it is important to respond promptly.  Odds are that the employee has been orchestrating his or her departure for weeks or months.  The security of your trade secrets and/or customer relationships may have already been compromised.  It is important to act quickly.  Here are some things to keep in mind.

1.  Discontinue remote electronic access — The traditional office is no longer confined to the walls surrounding […]

By | June 8th, 2015 ||