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The People’s Lawyer’s Tip of the Day
As we use computers for more and more things, it is very important that we regularly update our operating systems and browsers to keep them secure from cyber criminals. For those of you still using Windows 8, Microsoft is ending support today for that operating system, so it is time to upgrade to Windows 8.1 or 10. Click here for more.
Beware "Fast Food" Posing as "Fast Casual"
Marketers know that "fast food" has become a bad word in the consumer's mind. When Chipotle coined the term "fast casual" it was a different kind of fast food, with no freezers and a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Now old school "fast food" chains such as Arbys are trying to get in on the act, marketing themselves as "fast crafted" even though their product has not changed. Click here for more.
Your Money
Many people are nervous about the stock market's drop over the first weeks of 2016. This link discusses reasons why we shouldn't panic about the markets, and why the recent fall may be good for investors. Click here for more.
For the Lawyers
Employer's motion to compel arbitration denied where arbitration clause not included in employment contract. New Jersey Appellate Division affirmed the denial of an employer’s motion to compel arbitration of age discrimination and wrongful termination lawsuit because the clause was in an employee handbook which explicitly stated it was not a "contract" with the employee. Morgan v. Raymours Furniture Company, Inc. (N.J. App. 2016) Click here for more.