Dan Eaton
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Shoe 'vending machine' among DSW's Vegas store innovations
DSW's Las Vegas store allows customers to order shoes via the DSW app or on a tablet kiosk. Then, a gigantic elevator will shoot them down to the sales floor, Columbus Business First reports. → Read More
You’re not hypocritical for supporting the Google engineer and not Colin Kaepernick — or vice versa
Check your internal logic: A lawyer and instructor in business ethics looks at whether the ethical right to protest without career-ending consequences is the same in both cases. → Read More
Here's the evidence ex-Google engineer James Damore would need to have or find to prove his firing was illegal
Establishing a link would be tough for the author of an anti-diversity manifesto that circulated internally, then went public. This is what it would take. → Read More
Here’s why Google had the right to fire that employee over his diversity memo
There were parts of that ex-Google engineer’s memo on diversity that were protected by law – but Google had a very specific reason for his termination, says Dan Eaton. → Read More
Why it may be illegal for Google to punish that engineer over his now viral anti-diversity memo
Think that Google engineer who wrote the anti-diversity rant is in big trouble? Think again, says employment lawyer Dan Eaton. → Read More
This sports writer got fired for tweeting about Trump—here’s why it’s a lesson for all of us
Think your employer can't fire you for tweeting about Trump? Think again. Employment-law specialist Dan Eaton explains. → Read More
Op-Ed: This sports writer got fired for tweeting about Trump—here’s why it’s a lesson for all of us
Think your employer can't fire you for tweeting about Trump? Think again. Employment-law specialist Dan Eaton explains. → Read More
Would Ryan Lochte face jail time if it turns out he’s lying? Probably not
Falsifying a police report in Brazil is punishable by up to 6 months in prison. But, Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte wouldn’t likely face any jail time if it turns out he’s lying about being robbed at gunpoint, says legal analyst Dan Eaton. → Read More
Deflategate: Tom Brady’s suspension will likely stick this time—commentary
Brady’s suspension will likely stick this time, says Dan Eaton. However, Eaton found “serious flaws” in the appeals court ruling. → Read More
Will Martin Shkreli's arrest affect drug prices?
Will the arrest of drug-company exec Martin Shkreli affect drug prices? Dan Eaton explains. → Read More
Will Martin Shkreli's arrest affect drug prices?
Will the arrest of drug-company exec Martin Shkreli affect drug prices? Dan Eaton explains. → Read More
What Bill Gross's Pimco lawsuit is really about
Mr. Gross's lawsuit against PIMCO is not simply about astronomical damages, but much more, says Dan Eaton. → Read More
No college football players union...for now
The NLRB's punt in the case of Northwestern Wildcats football players seeking to form a union was the right call, says Dan Eaton. Here's why. → Read More
Deflategate appeal: Tom Brady loses no matter what
Regardless of the outcome of Patriots QB Tom Brady's appeal, he loses, says Dan Eaton. Here's why. → Read More
This isn't the last word on Obamacare
After the Supreme Court ruling, Obamacare IS here to stay—but it will be challenged and it will change long after Obama leaves office, says Dan Eaton. → Read More
Will this Uber driver as employee ruling stick?
What business is Uber really in? Lawyer Dan Eaton gets to the heart of the Uber-driver-as-employee ruling. → Read More
Will Brady's all-star lawyer help him beat NFL rap?
Tom Brady picked a superstar lawyer with a history of wins against the NFL. Can it help him beat the "Deflategate" rap? → Read More
Deflategate: What did Tom Brady know?
Here's why Tom Brady may not be punished for what he knew about the New England Patriots' use of deflated footballs. → Read More
Why Sterling's mistress has to pay the wife $2.6 million
In a shocking verdict, the mistress of ex-Clippers owner Donald Sterling was ordered to pay his wife $2.6 million. Dan Eaton explains why. → Read More
Next NFL domestic violence penalty will be harsh
It's unlikely that Adrian Peterson will be suspended again, but expect the next NFL domestic violence offender to get a much harsher penalty. → Read More