I found this guy while running in the neighborhood
When animals flock together, we use strange collective names to describe them. You’ve heard of a flock of seagulls, a pod of whales, and a murder of crows. But did you
Holy Bat Trap: Here’s How to Protect IP Created by Contractors
Two London police officers had to get creative to break up a gambling ring that was profiting off tourists on Westminster Bridge. The gambling rings would target tourists by setting up rigged games. Police would break up the games, but…
Time Travel?! Check Your Contracts for “Services” Definitions.
I saw this tourist bus in New Zealand. So they finally figured it out. This company combines time travel and leisure, which I assume means that these tourists enjoyed a two-week vacation then returned home on the day they left.…
Turtle in Your Pants? Here’s a Whole Bunch of Ways Misclassification Can Cost You
A man was detained at Newark International Airport earlier this month for concealing a live turtle in his pants.
The turtle was detected as the man passed through TSA screening. When questioned about the bulge in his groin area, the…
Lessons from a Blobfish: How to Avoid an Unexpected Retaliation Claim When Deciding Who to Engage
From mid-January to mid-February, I spent four weeks working remote from New Zealand’s South Island. It’s an astoundingly beautiful place, and I loved the experience. One experience I apparently missed out on, however, was seeing the now-famous blobfish.
The gelatinous…
How do Trump’s DEI Orders Affect Independent Contractor Retention?
In Canadian folklore, the Wendigo is an evil creature that can possess humans and turn them into cannibals. Wendigos cannot control their bloodlust and will even eat their loved ones, according to facts.net. The term “Wendigo Psychosis” has been used…
Death Whistle for IC Tests: New Bill Would Create Unified Standard
The Aztec Death Whistle is shaped like a human skull and produces a hideous shrieking sound, as if conjuring up 1000 piercing human screams. These whistles have been discovered in burial site excavations. Scholars believe that they played a role…
Toast! Trump DOL Signals an End to the 2024 Biden Independent Contractor Rule
This Thursday, Feb 27 marks National Toast Day, an important annual celebration that commemorates this versatile form of bread. Toast for breakfast? Toast for brunch? Snack? PB&J? Is there anything toast can’t do?
National Toast Day is celebrated on…
Join Me for the 2025 Master Class in Cleveland, Feb. 26
So what are you doing on Feb 26th? I hope you can join me for the 2025 BakerHostetler Master Class on Labor Relations and Employment Law.
This is our group’s signature annual event, and we are bringing it back to…
Hospital Blues? Joint Employer Test Under Review By DC Appeals Court
I ran a search for songs about Washington DC. I didn’t recognize any that popped up, but there is one that caught my eye — and ear.
“Washington DC Hospital Center Blues” is a 1966 release by blues guitarist Skip…