Combat Ban Removal Opens Opportunity for Female Service Members

January 31, 2013

Last week, citing the fact that women "… have become an integral part of our ability to perform our mission, and for more than a decade of war they have demonstrated courage and skill and patriotism," outgoing Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced the removal of the ban on women in combat positions in the U.S. military. The announcement marks a significant change in military policy that may impact up to 200,000 active duty female military personnel.

Communication Tip #1: Listen!

January 31, 2013

While you may be an expert in your company’s product or services, having basic business communication skills is also critical in order to connect with business prospects, current clients, and colleagues.  Always remember that what you have to say is only half the equation!

Federal Appellate Court Rules that Obama NLRB Recess Appointments Were Unconstitutional

January 31, 2013

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued many employee friendly decisions in 2012. Those decisions have been called into question by a recent appellate court ruling in Washington, D.C. In Noel Canning v. NLRB, Nos. 12-1115, 12-1153 (D.C. Cir. Jan. 25, 2013), the court held that the three recess appointments President Obama made to the NLRB last January violated the Constitution, because neither the vacancies nor the appointments occurred when the Senate was in recess.

HR Hot Button Issues in 2013

January 22, 2013

In a recent presentation, general counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) identified the issues on which the NLRB will focus in 2013.  We’ve mentioned these issues in previous Employer Alerts, and we discuss them here again as reminders.  We’ve also added some others to our list of HR hot button issues for the year.

Rupp Baase sponsors Children's Growth Foundation Ski Challenge

January 18, 2013

The 2013 Challenge!

January 18, 2013

We’ve listened, and many of you have asked for strategies centering around business formation and collecting what’s due to you. As a result, the Legal Weapons team will feature a one-hour program on three simple strategies to protect your business, to be held on February 7th at Sonoma Grille.

Miller to judge Great Lakes Regional Mock Trial Tournament

January 10, 2013

Bernhardt named President of Scalp and Blade

January 9, 2013

Rupp Baase named Most Admired Company

January 2, 2013

Rupp Baase is incredibly proud to have been named a 2012 Most Admired Company by Buffalo Business First.

Minimizing Slips, Trips, and Your Exposure to Legal Claims

January 2, 2013

Winter is upon us and with it comes the potential for dangerous conditions such as icy sidewalks and wet floors in and around your business. With that in mind, now is a good time to take steps to minimize the potential for injuries and your exposure to legal claims.