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Rupp Baase Receives Sponsor Spotlight
May 17, 2013
Rupp Baase was recognized in a "Sponsor Spotlight" for their commitment to The Dude Hates Cancer fundraising event. This is the firms second year supporting the organization which benefits Leukemia Lymphoma Society.
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Electronic Signatures Are Legal And Enforceable
May 6, 2013
As more and more business is conducted online, it is not unusual for an entire transaction, including the signing of a contract, to be handled electronically. Electronic contracts and electronic signatures are every bit as legal as traditional paper contracts signed in ink!
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Is Your Email Marketing Program Really Spam?
May 6, 2013
Email marketing can be a fast, cost efficient way to reach potential customers and grow your business. But, you should be mindful of how your email messages may be perceived, and you should be aware of the laws concerning bulk emails.
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Ride for Roswell Goal: $100,000 and 300 Riders!
May 6, 2013
Last year, Rupp Baase had incredible success in raising money and recruiting riders for the annual Ride for Roswell fundraising event that benefits Roswell Park Cancer Institute. With more than $87,000 raised, 221 riders, and dozens of volunteers, our firm was a top-three fundraiser!
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Johanna Healy Appointed Springville Attorney
May 6, 2013
Lucille Ball once said “If you want something done, give it to a busy person,” and the old adage seems to be true in the case of Rupp Baase partner Johanna Healy.
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HR News: Minimum Wage and I-9 Changes
April 26, 2013
The New York State budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year includes minimum wage increases over the next three years. As of December 31, 2013, New York State minimum wage will be higher than the federal minimum wage.
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Update: Beware of Wage and Hour Violations for Interns
April 26, 2013
We reported in our August 2012 Alert that you should be careful how you treat interns. As expected, a trend of significant lawsuits brought by former unpaid or underpaid interns has emerged.
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House Votes to Temporarily Prohibit NLRB Action
April 26, 2013
On April 12th, the United States House of Representatives passed the Preventing Greater Uncertainty In Labor-Management Relations Act. The bill was introduced in response to the Noel Canning case, a recent Federal court decision that found President Obama’s 2011 recess appointments to the NLRB constitutionally invalid.
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Rupp Baase Supports The Dude Hates Cancer-Buffalo
April 22, 2013
Rupp Baase is a proud sponsor of The Dude Hates Cancer – Buffalo, a fundraising campaign to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Western & Central New York. The fundraising kicks off Saturday night, May 4th at 6:00 p.m.
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Protect Your Business With Appropriate Insurance
April 8, 2013
It’s critical to protect the assets of your business, and purchasing insurance is a cost-effective first step. Your specific insurance needs depend on your business, how much risk you face, and how much you can afford in policy premiums to cover your losses if a loss occurs. There are a number of different insurance policies that you may need.
