In this issue - #102 August 31, 2007

Some Facebook Inc. users are exposing personal information to strangers, increasing their risks of identity theft,
virus attacks or other problems, according to a study to be released today.

In a significant win for companies accused of patent infringement, a federal appeals court has essentially raised
the bar for proving willful infringement, a finding that allows a judge to triple a damage award.

Diabetes drugs Avandia and Actos will be labelled with severe warnings about a risk of heart failure to some patients, U.S. health officials said Tuesday.

B.C.’s Employment Standards Regulation has been amended to establish a mandatory posting requirement for farm labour contractors.  In every vehicle used by a farm labour contractor to transport employees, a notice must be posted relating to vehicle and passenger safety requirements under the Motor Vehicle Act and Workers Compensation Act.

Every business has its share of loafers and time wasters.

In many parts of the world, people earn a living by scavenging discarded metal and selling it for profit.

In a recent edition of his weekly column, “Legal Ease”, which appears nationally in a variety of print and electronic media, Robert Smithson addressed the issue of employers charging employees for the costs of customer theft.

Who says working at a fast food restaurant is a dead-end job?

The battle between employers and their former employees over the individual’s right to engage in post-employment competition is an ongoing one.

BC’s highest court has made it easier for employers to prevent departed employees from competing for the same business.

Beware of tax shelter gifting arrangements