Monthly Archive

July 2025

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How You Can Respond to Fake Online Reviews of Your Business

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published July 30, 2025 | Posted in online defamation | Tagged Tags: professionally, profitability, reviews | Leave a comment

In the internet age, online reviews can significantly impact your business’s reputation and profitability. Fake reviews, whether they come from competitors or disgruntled customers, can distort the public’s perception of your company and cause loss of business. You need to know how to respond effectively to these reviews and if necessary to seek legal damages Read More

Protecting Your Business Against Liability for Vendors’ Conduct

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published July 23, 2025 | Posted in vendor-based liability | Tagged Tags: Agency, Negligent, vendors | Leave a comment

In today’s interconnected business environment, companies frequently rely on third-party vendors to perform essential services, from data processing to customer support. However, this delegation can expose businesses to various liabilities if their vendors fail to comply with legal and regulatory standards. Understanding these potential sources of liability and implementing robust compliance practices is essential for Read More

The Dangers of Letting AI Control Contract Drafting and Review

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published July 16, 2025 | Posted in AI-drafted contracts | Tagged Tags: financial, programming, technology | Leave a comment

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used increasingly in the preparation and negotiation of business documents. This technology offers a host of benefits, including efficiency and cost savings. However, overreliance on AI can bring significant risks. It is more important than ever for experienced business attorneys to be deeply involved in drafting and review of documents Read More

U.S. DOL Shifts Stance on Classification of Independent Contractors

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published July 9, 2025 | Posted in wage and hour compliance | Tagged Tags: contractor, healthcare, investment | Leave a comment

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has recently altered its standards regarding classification of workers as independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This adjustment marks a significant departure from the previous, more rigorous interpretation of standards set under the Biden administration, impacting a wide array of employment sectors. In 2021, the DOL Read More

Practical Steps Businesses Can Take to Protect Copyrighted Works

By Donald W. Hudspeth | Published July 2, 2025 | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

In the digital age, when content can be shared globally in seconds, protecting intellectual property such as copyrights is vital for businesses. Copyright infringement can lead to financial losses and damage to a company’s brand and reputation. Understanding how to safeguard created works from unauthorized use is essential. Created works that businesses need to protect Read More

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Donald W. Hudspeth

Principal Attorney

Attorney Donald W. Hudspeth has more than twenty years’ experience practicing corporate and business law. Before attending law school, Mr. Hudspeth held a stock brokers license at the age of 21 and owned his own business at the age of 23. He was a business law professor at Arizona State University, West Campus, and has conducted classes and seminars for a number of higher institutions and organizations. Mr. Hudspeth has published two books on law and is the founder of the radio programs Law on the Edge and Law Talk.

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The scholarship is awarded to students for academic merit with an interest in business and business law. Candidates may have majored in fields other than business, have taken a break between college and law school, or have had exceptional life experiences.

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