Employment

  • November 26, 2024

    Jackson Lewis Adds Attorney From FordHarrison In Tampa

    Jackson Lewis PC has expanded its counseling and litigation offerings in Florida with the addition of an attorney from FordHarrison LLP.

  • November 26, 2024

    Mass. AG Fines Burger King Franchises Over Labor Violations

    The operator of dozens of Burger King franchises in Massachusetts was hit with $2 million in citations for wage and child labor violations, the state attorney general's office announced Tuesday.

  • November 26, 2024

    Split 5th Circ. Backs NLRB's Finding On Worker's Firing

    A company that supplies staff to a food distributor violated federal labor law by firing a worker who went directly to the distributor with her wage concerns, a split Fifth Circuit found, upholding a National Labor Relations Board finding.

  • November 26, 2024

    Ex-Worker Sues Steakhouse After Alleged Assault By Manager

    STK Atlanta, a New York-based steakhouse chain, has been sued in Georgia federal court by a Georgia resident who alleges she was sexually assaulted by a manager while working for the restaurant in 2022, harassed by coworkers about the assault and then fired after she reported the harassment.

  • November 26, 2024

    NJ Equal Pay Law Date Will Guide Atty's Discrimination Suit

    Discovery and damages in a former Reed Smith LLP labor and employment attorney's suit claiming gender discrimination will be limited to the effective date of New Jersey equal pay law, a state judge ruled, saying the law doesn't apply retroactively.

  • November 26, 2024

    Disney Strikes $43M Deal To End Calif. Pay Bias Suit

    The Walt Disney Co. agreed to pay $43.25 million to settle a class action claiming the entertainment giant paid thousands of women in middle management less than their male colleagues, according to a filing in California court.

  • November 25, 2024

    Ye Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 'Top Model' Contestant

    A model who appeared as a contestant on "America's Next Top Model" sued Universal Music Group Inc. and Ye in New York federal court on Friday, alleging the rapper choked and sexually assaulted her during a music video shoot at the Chelsea Hotel in 2010.

  • November 25, 2024

    Charlie Rose Settles Sexual Harassment Suit On Eve Of Trial

    Longtime talk show host Charlie Rose reached a confidential settlement Sunday to end claims he sexually harassed three former CBS News staffers, averting a looming jury trial set for the next day in New York state court.

  • November 25, 2024

    At Trial, Ex-Clinic Head Accuses Seattle Hospital Of Race Bias

    A Black ex-clinical director told a Washington state jury Monday that a Seattle hospital owes him millions of dollars for failing to address a "culture of racism" targeting him and the patients of color he advocated for while leading a clinic with a purported mission of advancing equity.

  • November 25, 2024

    Conn. Athlete Training Firm Ends Feud With Ohio Ex-Worker

    A Connecticut company that orchestrates military-style team-building events for corporations and university athletic teams on Monday settled a short-lived employment lawsuit with an Ohio man it had accused of attempting to poach or meddle with its collegiate accounts in at least seven states.

  • November 25, 2024

    Judge Bemoans 'Chaotic' Contracts In Jack Nicklaus IP Case

    The New York state judge presiding over golf legend Jack Nicklaus' intellectual property lawsuit on Monday signaled he may not be able to untangle a set of contradictory contracts, which could lead to a trial over who can use the "Golden Bear's" name and likeness.

  • November 25, 2024

    Fed. Workers Union's New GC Vows To Fight Trump Attacks

    The largest union for federal employees named a new general counsel Monday, positioning him as well-poised to fight off any attacks to government jobs that may come from an incoming presidential administration that has pledged to "dismantle government bureaucracy."

  • November 25, 2024

    Missouri Gender-Affirming Care Ban Upheld As Constitutional

    A Missouri state judge rejected a legal challenge to the state's ban on providing gender-affirming care to minors and adults, finding Monday the court should defer to the Legislature given that challengers hadn't proven the restrictions violated the U.S. Constitution.

  • November 25, 2024

    Calif. Panel Scraps Ex-Medical Supply Exec's $533K Fee Win

    A California appeals court has found that an Orange County judge was wrong to order a medical supply company to pay out half a million dollars in legal fees to a former executive who a jury found took confidential files out the door with him.

  • November 25, 2024

    Farm Orgs. Win Block Of DOL H-2A Protections

    A Kentucky federal judge granted several farmers and farm associations' bid to block the U.S. Department of Labor's new protections for foreign H-2A farmworkers, saying Monday the agency's extension of labor organizing rights to these workers amounts to a "blatant arrogation of authority."

  • November 25, 2024

    Tesla Nears Deal In Trade Secret Suit Against EV Rival Rivian

    Tesla said in a notice filed in California state court that it would be settling its lawsuit accusing rival electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive of recruiting its employees, who allegedly took Tesla's trade secrets with them to the defendant to use for its plans to release an electric truck.

  • November 25, 2024

    Geologist, Oil Co. Can't Get Approval Of Wage Suit Settlement

    A Colorado federal judge put the brakes on a settlement that a geologist reached with the oil and gas producer he accused of failing to pay overtime, saying it's not clear if he alerted other workers of the deal or if a $1 million attorney fee request is reasonable.

  • November 25, 2024

    Jury Finds Sex-Specific Customs Officer Shifts Legally Sound

    A Florida federal jury backed the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in a lawsuit claiming it unlawfully created three women-only assignments at the Port of Tampa, finding the agency had a legitimate reason based on a U.S. Customs and Border Protection policy mandating same-gender searches of passengers.

  • November 25, 2024

    Calif. Board Seeks Comment On AI Rules Amid Pushback

    The California Privacy Protection Agency on Friday opened the public comment period for its latest rulemaking package proposing expansive draft rules regulating technologies fueled by artificial intelligence — including in the employment, education, healthcare, consumer protection, banking and insurance contexts — which business groups have already criticized as being overly broad and burdensome.

  • November 25, 2024

    7th Circ. Says Schwab Race Bias Suit Filed Too Late

    The Seventh Circuit said a Black call center worker can't revive her suit claiming Charles Schwab blocked her from career advancements because of her race, ruling that an attorney's error led her to file the case too late, preventing the court from granting her any leeway.

  • November 25, 2024

    Plumbing Supplier Retaliated After Bias Complaint, Suit Says

    A former sales representative for plumbing supply retailer F.W. Webb Co. says he was forced out of the company after providing a statement to Massachusetts investigators backing up a Black co-worker's discrimination complaint, according to a lawsuit filed Monday in state court.

  • November 25, 2024

    Calif. Appeals Court Backs Taylor Farms Win In Wage Suit

    A California state appeals court refused to reinstate a lawsuit accusing packaged salad company Taylor Farms of unlawfully omitting the hourly pay rate for incentive bonuses from workers' wage statements, saying the company doesn't have to include this information because it showed it doesn't base its calculations on a real hourly rate.

  • November 25, 2024

    Quarles & Brady Lands Buchalter Employment Duo In Calif.

    Quarles & Brady LLP has brought on a pair of Buchalter PC employment attorneys as partners in its San Diego office, marking the Milwaukee-based firm's latest expansion in the Golden State since arriving there through a merger nearly two years ago.

  • November 25, 2024

    Ex-Fox Rothschild Corp. Head Ends Bias Suit Against Firm

    Fox Rothschild LLP has resolved a discrimination lawsuit with a former head of its corporate department who claimed he was pushed out of the firm after nearly three decades because of his age, according to a stipulation of dismissal filed Monday in New Jersey state court.

  • November 25, 2024

    DC Circ. Won't Rehear Allowing H-1B Spousal Work Permits

    The District of Columbia Circuit has denied a petition to reconsider its decision upholding an Obama-era program allowing some spouses of highly skilled foreign workers to obtain work permits.

Expert Analysis

  • Opinion

    The Right Kind Of Deregulation In Commercial Airline Industry

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    Similar to the economic deregulation that occurred more than four decades ago during the Carter administration, the incoming Trump administration should restore the very limited federal regulatory role in the economics of the airline industry, says former U.S. transportation secretary James Burnley at Venable.

  • 5 Tips For Complying With NLRB Captive Audience Ban

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    The National Labor Relations Board’s recently ruled that so-called captive audience meetings violate federal labor law, representing a radical shift in precedent and creating new standards for employers to follow when holding workplace meetings where union representation will be discussed, say attorneys at Fisher Phillips.

  • 4 Ways Attorneys Can Emotionally Prepare For Trial

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    In the course of litigation, trial lawyers face a number of scenarios that can incite an emotional response, but formulating a mental game plan in advance of trial can help attorneys stay cool, calm and collected in the moment, says Rachel Lary at Lightfoot Franklin.

  • The Bar Needs More Clarity On The Discovery Objection Rule

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    Almost 10 years after Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 34 was amended, attorneys still seem confused about what they should include in objections to discovery requests, and until the rules committee provides additional clarity, practitioners must beware the steep costs of noncompliance, says Tristan Ellis at Shanies Law Office.

  • Key Plaintiff Litigation Strategies For Silicosis Lawsuits

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    A California stone worker's recent $52 million jury award highlights the growing silicosis crisis among employees in the stone fabrication industry — and points to the importance of a strategic approach to litigating silicosis cases against employers and manufacturers, says David Matthews at Matthews & Associates.

  • Presidential Campaign Errors Provide Lessons For Trial Attys

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    Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign employed numerous strategies that evidently didn’t land, and trial attorneys should take note, because voters and jurors are both decision-makers who are listening for how one’s case presentation would affect them personally, says Reuben Guttman at Guttman Buschner.

  • Expect More State-Level Scrutiny Of Noncompetes Ahead

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    Despite the nationwide injunction against the Federal Trade Commission’s noncompete ban, and the incoming Republican administration, employers should anticipate that state legislatures will continue to focus on laws that limit or ban noncompetes, including those that target certain salary thresholds or industries, says Benjamin Fryer at FordHarrison.

  • A Look At The Hefty Demands In Calif. Employer AI Draft Regs

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    California's draft regulations on artificial intelligence use in employment decisions show that the California Privacy Protection Agency is positioning itself as a de facto AI regulator for the state, which isn't waiting around for federal legislation, says Lily Li at Metaverse Law.

  • Series

    Being A Navy Reservist Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Serving this country in uniform has not only been one of the greatest honors of my life, but it has also provided me with opportunities to broaden my legal acumen and interpersonal skills in ways that have indelibly contributed to my civilian practice, says Phillip Smith at Weinberg Wheeler.

  • Cos. Should Inventory Issues To Prep For New Congress

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    As the legislative and oversight agendas of the 119th Congress come into sharper focus, corporate counsel should assess and plan for areas of potential oversight risk — from tax policy changes to supply chain integrity — even as much uncertainty remains, say attorneys at WilmerHale.

  • Navigating DOJ's Patchwork Whistleblower Regime

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    In the past few months, the U.S. Department of Justice and several individual U.S. attorney’s offices have issued different pilot programs aimed at incentivizing individuals to blow the whistle on misconduct, but this piecemeal approach may create confusion and suboptimal outcomes, say attorneys at BakerHostetler.

  • What To Expect From State AGs As Federal Control Changes

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    Under the next Trump administration, Democratic attorneys general are poised to strengthen enforcement in certain areas as Republican attorneys general continue their efforts with stronger federal support — resulting in a confusing patchwork of policies that create unintended liabilities for businesses operating in multiple jurisdictions, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.

  • So You Want To Move Your Law Practice To Canada, Eh?

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    Google searches for how to move to Canada have surged in the wake of the U.S. presidential election, and if you’re an attorney considering a move to the Great White North, you’ll need to understand how the practice of law differs across the border, says David Postel at Henein Hutchison.

  • When Arbitration Is Effective For Employment And IP Cases

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    Widespread adoption of arbitration has revolutionized conflict resolution in employment law, and the benefits of speed, expertise and confidentiality make it an increasingly attractive alternative for resolving patent conflicts — but arbitration is not a silver bullet, say Brandon Miller at Fisher Phillips and Camilla Bykhovsky at Turner Boyd.

  • Class Actions At The Circuit Courts: November Lessons

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    In this month's review of class action appeals, Mitchell Engel at Shook Hardy discusses six federal court decisions that touch on Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and when individual inquiries are needed to prove economic loss.

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