AVOID THE “GOTCHA” CLAIM: ENSURE COMPLIANCE TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM “LEGAL” EXTORTION
Are you ready for “gotcha” claims? That’s where someone deliberately goes looking for companies to sue for violating a law. For example, a client recently received a letter from an attorney claiming that they had violated the Fair Chance Act of New York City (“FCA”) and seeking $3,000 in fines, penalties and legal fees. Under…