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NFIB takes the voice of small business to the courts to protect and expand your business rights. Plus, get small business legal advice and access NFIB's free employment hotline for members.

Did You Know You Were Suing Visa and MasterCard?

On July 13, 2012, a U.S. District Court in New York announced a proposed $6 billion settlement of an antitrust class action, which will impact all businesses that have accepted Visa or MasterCard any time between January 1, 2004 and November 27, 2012.

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Legal Center Fights Regulatory Tsunami in the Courts

Karned Harned Executive director of NFIB Legal Center discusses how small business is hurt by the 6,000 regulations the Obama administration proposed in the past 90 days. Small busnesses are burdened with $10,000 per employee in regulatory overhead costs.

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Federal employment law handbook Federal Employment Law Handbook
The NFIB Small Business Legal Center is pleased to present the newly revised Federal Employment Law Handbook, an invaluable resource designed specifically for small-business owners.

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The Brief - Spring 2013

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Privacy Matters – Preventing Identity Theft
The federal government has passed several laws that impact how you may use and destroy business and personnel records. The penalties for violating privacy laws are steep, carrying both civil and criminal sanctions. To avoid legal problems, make sure you take the appropriate measures regarding the collection and destruction of personal information obtained from customers and employees.

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