

Government is Suing Businesses Over Wellness Programs
The federal government has filed two lawsuits against companies that set up “wellness programs” for their employees. According to the government, wellness programs are perfectly fine if they’re voluntary – but these two companies’ programs weren’t really “voluntary” because workers were penalized if they didn’t participate. Many employers have started wellness programs recently as a way to reduce health insurance costs. The programs are now used by about 94% of businesses wit


Company Sued for Copying ‘Look’ of Competitor’s Website
If you've put a lot of time and money into designing a distinctive website or online store, and a competitor comes along and copies your site's look, can you sue? Yes, according to a federal court in California. The "look and feel" of a website is protected by the trademark laws. Surprisingly, this is one of the first court rulings ever on this question. Of course, a website is different from a trademark. But a website can still be protected by the law, because it can amount