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March 13, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
Waiting for the Air to Clear: Workplace Cannabis PoliciesThis article addresses ambiguities surrounding WIRE certification, procedures regarding adverse employment actions in relation to cannabis, and the potential workplace implications of appointing or contracting a WIRE.
By Ursula H. Leo and Timothy J. Profeta
6 minute read
March 13, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault Claims Is Likely Over but Questions RemainWhile the act bars only the forced arbitration of sexual harassment and sexual assault claims, it is an important first step in restoring employees' ability to bring discrimination and harassment claims in open court.
By Andrew M. Moskowitz and James E. Burden
9 minute read
March 13, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
Employer Monitoring and Surveillance of Employees in the Work-From-Home SettingImprovements in technology have advanced a broad range of methods to monitor employees' whereabouts and activities. Reliance on technology in our personal and professional lives makes monitoring activity relatively easy.
By Kevin M. Craig and Melanie D. Lipomanis
7 minute read
March 13, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
In a Virtual World, Should Courts Still Require Geographical Limitations for Restrictive Covenants?There are particular situations where the lack or extent of a restrictive covenant's geographical limitations can and should factor into a reasonableness analysis.
By Steven M. Kayman and Lauren Rayner Davis
7 minute read
March 10, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
Lessons Learned on Motion DaysBefore the combined effect of COVID and Zoom, motion days were both a social and intellectual event.
By Michael Brooke Fisher
8 minute read
March 10, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
Health Care Providers Should Note Court's Clarification on Jury WaiverContracting entities, including those in the health care industry, need to approach language differently depending on whether they are dealing with a consumer or employment agreement or an arm's-length commercial contract.
By Robert B. Hille and John Kaveney
3 minute read
March 09, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
Strategic Application of UCC to E-CommerceE-commerce has blurred the definition of merchant, allowing for the strategic use of the UCC.
By Jonathan Bick
6 minute read
March 08, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Pennsylvania Lawmaker Quits Amid Sex Harassment AllegationsDemocratic Rep. Mike Zabel of Delaware County said in the letter to Democratic Speaker Joanna McClinton that his resignation will take effect March 16, leaving enough time for her to order that the vacancy be filled during the May primary.
By Mark Scolforo, The Associated Press
5 minute read
March 06, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer
Joanna McClinton Voted Pa. House SpeakerPhiladelphia state Rep. Joanna McClinton on Feb. 28 became the first woman to serve as speaker of the Pennsylvania House, ascending to the chamber's top position on the strength of a fresh one-vote Democratic majority.
By Mark Scolforo, The Associated Press
3 minute read
March 06, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
Focused for 50 & the Future: Epstein Becker Green on Its 50th AnniversaryBehind this success are broader lessons on culture and perseverance. They are lessons that we reflect upon to stay the course, and they are perhaps ones from which others can learn.
By Jim Flynn
7 minute read