Defamation vs. Negligent Referral
A policy of giving only basic employee references may lead to liability.
Editor’s Note: this is an older article (Spring 1999) so the status of some of the legal issues discussed has undoubtedly changed, but the concepts addressed are of long-lasting value…
Content: Article | Author: Linnea B. McCord | Source: Graziadio Business Report | Subjects: Human Resources, Legal
Are Workplace Bullies Sabotaging Your Ability to Compete?
The problem with workplace bullying is that many bullies are hard to identify because they operate surreptitiously under the guise of being civil and cooperative. Although workplace bullying is being discussed more than ever before, and there may eventually be specific legislation outlawing such behavior, organizations cannot afford to wait for new laws to eradicate the bullies in their midst. In order to survive, organizations … [ Read more ]
Content: Article | Authors: John Richardson, Linnea B. McCord | Source: Graziadio Business Report | Subjects: Human Resources, Organizational Behavior
The Uncertain World of Trademark Dilution
The decision in Victor’s Little Secret v. Victoria’s Secret requires that the holder of the trademark prove that a competitor’s similar trademark causes actual dilution in order to obtain an injunction against its use. However, significant questions remain.
Content: Article | Authors: Carol Docan, Leonard Rymsza, Linnea B. McCord | Source: Graziadio Business Report | Subject: Legal