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May 16, 2012 | The Legal Intelligencer

By now, most litigators have bumped up against at least one or two social media issues in their practices.

By Hayes Hunt and Jonathan R. Cavalier

11 minute read

August 08, 2012 | The Legal Intelligencer

On the subject of criminal background checks, employers are often caught between the proverbial rock and a hard place. On the one hand, use of criminal background checks can, and has, led to discrimination lawsuits in a variety of contexts. On the other, background checks can provide relevant information about candidates and can help the employer avoid a negligent hiring lawsuit. Both the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and various courts have weighed in on this issue and the guidance they have provided is mixed. Damned if you do, damned if you don't. This article will provide guidance on the benefits of criminal background checks and how to use them both legally and effectively.

By Hayes Hunt and Jonathan R. Cavalier

10 minute read

April 24, 2013 | The Legal Intelligencer

Most in-house lawyers, if they're fortunate, haven't bumped up against the Fifth Amendment and its related issues since the bar exam.

By Hayes Hunt and Jonathan R. Cavalier

10 minute read

March 21, 2012 | The Legal Intelligencer

On March 15, a panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted a stay of the district court litigation brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission against Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

By Hayes Hunt and Jonathan R. Cavalier

9 minute read

April 18, 2012 | The Legal Intelligencer

Over the past decade, many European countries have passed laws mandating that individuals and employers report criminal conduct.

By Hayes Hunt and Jonathan R. Cavalier

10 minute read