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Utah’s Trademark Bill; Opposed by Google
Utah's attempt at regulating the internet is opposed by most other states as well as major corporations.

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Search Engine Optimization
Utah Web Services brings you an overview of what search engine optimization is and how it can help you.
Virginia Ranked No 1 in U.S. Report - Does Canada Need a Similar Study?
In yet another example of the value of collaboration over compliance the Commonwealth of Virginia was ranked alongside the States of Washington and Utah as a top performer in the PEW Center’s Grading the States 2008 report. According to the PEW organization’s web site the report, which is designed to assess the “quality of management in the 50 states,” focuses on four key areas of government practice.

There's a New Sheriff in Town... and She's Taking No Prisoners!
With an effective date of July 13, 2008, the Massachusetts Legislature last month passed a rigid new law, the effect of which will automatically triple the damages, plus add court costs and attorney fees, for employees who win payment of wage disputes against their employers.

Employee or Independent Contractor?... That is the Question!
Twice in as many weeks, a client has called with a question about the characterization of a possible new hire. And, although it has been three years since the Massachusetts legislature passed the law that a Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly headline referred to as "an earthquake for employers in Massachusetts," the aftershocks continue to be felt.

Project Failure
Recently I read some disturbing information regarding major corporate initiatives. According to a survey by the Utah-based VitalSmarts: • 82% of employees within companies with significant organization-wide initiatives underway believe those project will fail. • 78% are currently working on a “doomed” project. • 90% knew early on the project would likely fall short of the objectives • 77% describe these projects as “slow motion train wrecks” • 81% believe it is impossible to approach the failing project’s key decision-maker

Will it blend?
Have you seen that wild page on YouTube for the kitchen blender from BlendTec? More than 25 million people have visited that YouTube page to watch their blending antics. Over 3 million references to it are now on the web, not to mention that the question “Will it blend?” has become a household phrase. All from a small company out of Utah.
So You Thought Non-Compete Agreements Were Safe? Think again.
Have you ever had a departing employee set up shop next door (literally or figuratively) and compete with you? It's a frustrating experience, and one which leads many small business owners to overreact by imposing non-compete agreements on all employees from that day forward. If this is you, take heed. If the Massachusetts Legislature has its way, that option won't be open to you for much longer.
Will New Laws Make Debt Management a Safer Option for Consumers in Debt?
With the economy showing little if any signs of improvement, more and more consumers find themselves deeper and deeper in debt. As the bills pile up and payments are missed people look to any means available to climb out of the hole. Once a certain point has been reached, this usually can not be done with out some sort of structured assistance. New government legislature restricting the practices of debt settlement companies may this a safer option for many of those struggling with mounting debt.

Don’t Cut & Gut Michigan No Fault Says Attorney Terry Cochran
Michigan’s No Fault Law has worked well for several years, serving as a model for other states. Now, in a cost-cutting attempt, the Michigan Legislature is proposing changes that will gut this fine law.
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