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Foot Spa Infection Victims Settle Lawsuit

It’s been more than four years, but the victims haven’t quite been able to forget what happened to them. They still have scars on their shins and lower legs, reminders of the bacteria they were infected with after getting pedicures at Fancy Nails, a salon in Watsonville, Calif., that has since closed. Although it may not get rid of the unsightly scars, 73 people will split about $3 million after settling a lawsuit with the salon.

What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

A jury in Roanoke, Va., didn’t cane that the owners of a nail salon said they didn’t know they were using MMA and slapped them with a $150,000 judgment. If a “reasonable” nail tech would do it, you’d better be doing it too, or you could be held liable.

A Hard Won Victory: Salon Owner Beats the IRS

It took five years and more than $100,000, but Nails Now! Owner Ira Bloom finally prevailed in his quest for the IRS to recognize his nail technicians as independent contractors.

Cease Fire Between Two Fast Dry Top Coat Makers

Seche and Poshe settle their legal dispute.

Fair Warning: How to Let an Employee Go Properly

Written employee guidelines are a salon Owner’s best defense against employee’ misunderstanding or even worse, a wrongful termination lawsuit.

The Best Defense Against a Lawsuit Is a Good Offense

What are the odds of a nail technician being sued? While statistics aren’t available, in today’s sue-happy society, suffice to say you should certainly be prepared to defend yourself.