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Labor & Employment Firms Expect Demand Surge as Bosses Face Uncertainty Over Rules Changes

"You can draw some analogies between the current state and the landscape employers faced during the pandemic. Companies faced a great deal of uncertainty and had to make business decisions without knowing what the future would hold," Seyfarth Shaw chair and managing partner Lorie Almon said of her expectations for the coming Trump administration.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Supreme Court's Ruling in 'Students for Fair Admissions' and Its Impact on DEI Initiatives in the Workplace

In the wake of the landmark decision, employers across the country have been dealing with an uptick of litigation targeting workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and programs.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Terminating Employees With Workers' Compensation Claims

Employers must tread carefully to avoid allegations of retaliation or wrongful termination, which can easily lead to additional legal challenges. Understanding the interplay between workers' compensation laws and employment law is critical.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

What Every Employment Attorney Needs to Know About Section 409A

While seasoned employment attorneys are experienced in drafting various legal documents, navigating the specific requirements of Section 409A can be challenging and the consequences of noncompliance can be severe. This article provides a helpful refresher to ensure you're drafting your documents with the intricacies of 409A requirements in mind.
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National Law Journal

'Sharp and Profound' Policy Shifts Prompt DC Law Firms to Evaluate Opportunities, Challenges

Partners say they expect certain practices to benefit from President-elect Donald Trump's regulatory agenda, such as international trade, antitrust, tax and national security. At the same time, some areas may see a slowdown.
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Daily Report Online

Southeast Firm Leaders Predict Stability, Growth in Second Trump Administration

"If he doesn't do anything radically different than what he did his first term, we're probably not looking at any tectonic shift in how the outlook is for law firms in the United States," said FisherBroyles founder Kevin Broyles.
4 minute read

The Recorder

Wilson Sonsini Hit With Disability Discrimination Suit by Ex-Assistant

It's the latest discrimination suit against an Am Law 200 firm this year, as bias cases against Big Law firms continue at a steady clip in 2024.
3 minute read

Law.com

Judge Approves $795K Settlement in Class Action Over Misclassification of Delivery Drivers

"We think this is a very favorable resolution of misclassification and deduction claims under the Massachusetts Wage Act, which provides significant relief to the 47 class members involved," Olena Savytska of Lichten & Liss-Riordan said of the $795,000 settlement on behalf of delivery drivers misclassified as independent contractors.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Supreme Court Appears Hostile to Higher Burden for Employers in FLSA Cases

As they typically do on Election Day, the justices went about their business Tuesday by hearing oral arguments.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Judge Sides With Saltz Mongeluzzi in Suit Over Former Paralegal's 'Voluntarily Offered' Vaccination Status

"Once information is public, it remains public. The Americans With Disabilities Act protects employees from employer disclosure of their confidential medical information. But it doesn't protect information that an employee shares with co-workers, including superiors, outside of an employer-conducted inquiry," said U.S. District Judge Joshua D. Wolson.
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