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Consider Labor Laws When Hiring in Other States
Please be aware that the employment laws of the states where an employer hires employees are applicable to the employment relationship. Many companies continue to hire remotely without this consideration. Some states have very complex laws favoring employees, and employers should be alert to this issue. I am mentioning some types of laws to consider…
Does the First Amendment Protect the Use of Parody for Commercial Purposes? The US Supreme Court Will Decide
On March 22, the US Supreme Court will hear arguments in Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. v. VIP Products LLC. In a case that pits trademark rights against free speech claims, Jack Daniel’s has sued VIP Products for trademark infringement due to VIP Products’ sale of a dog chew toy in the shape of a Jack…
Is an Individual with a Workers’ Compensation Injury Protected Under the ADA?
Companies operating in the logistics industry, whether it be as contractors for DHL, FedEx, Amazon, or the like, are all too familiar with the challenges of having a workforce that relies primarily on physical ability and the challenges associated with employees who suffer from injuries on the job that impact their ability to perform their…
Does Litigation Risk Loss of Potential Insurance for Environmental Harm? New Jersey Court Weighs In
Businesses risk losing potential insurance coverage for investigation and remediation of environmental contamination if they pursue claims against third parties without carefully considering and preserving available coverage. In fact, in recent ligation in New Jersey with implications nationwide, two insurance companies tried to avoid providing coverage for environmental expenses incurred by the owner of the…
Government Contractors’ Data May Be Disclosed Publicly: What to Know
Documenting correctly is critical in business. This principle is particularly true for government contractors and subcontractors – as the failure to correctly submit a document could result in the loss of an entire revenue stream for a company and their teams. Government contractors with 50 or more employees regularly submit Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) data…
OK at Work: How to Handle Leave Requests under FMLA and ADA
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss what employers need to consider when processing leave requests under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Employers should have standard policies and procedures to process these requests so they can act quickly. Well-drafted forms and a…
Read/Delete: Radio Still Rules The Road
Read/Delete: Radio Still Rules The Road Even though the rise of smartphones and streaming services has changed the way people listen to music radically, there is still one place where radio still reigns supreme: the automobile. According to Edison Research, 73 percent of American drivers listen to the radio while in the car, making it the number…
Policy U-Turn: US Visas to be Issued in DC
On February 9th Bloomberg Law reported on an interview they conducted with Julie Stufft, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Visa Services at the Bureau of Consular Affairs, in which Ms. Stufft outlined a Department of State (DOS) plan to restore stateside visa renewals. Which means that eligible nonimmigrants would be able to renew their visa stamps…
Agreements and Court Orders in Family Court: What You Need to Know
When it comes to family court, there is always a lot to consider, especially for families and individuals who cannot afford to litigate every issue from start to finish. Agreements made between the parties, with their attorneys’ guidance and advice, can often be a great way to make the process more efficient in divorce, child…
Construction Contract Concepts: Force Majeure Provisions
Prior to the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020, contractors often glossed-over force majeure clauses during contract negotiations without ever considering the importance of the provision. Admittedly, phrases like “acts of terrorism, civil or military disturbances, or acts of God” seemed to be an unlikely risk to most contractors compared to the risk of…
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