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March 20, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
Celebrating Women's History Month by Recognizing the Challenges Faced by Women LawyersIn 2021, women made up almost half of all associates, but numbers fell quickly when it came to partnership. Only 26% of partners are women and only 4% are women of color.
By Young Lawyers Advisory Board
5 minute read
March 17, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
Kenneth F. Kunzman, Connell Foley Partner, Dies: 'A Lawyer's Lawyer'With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our partner, Kenneth F. Kunzman, a respected and loved member of the Connell Foley family. There was no better partner, colleague, mentor and friend than Ken.
By Connell Foley
2 minute read
March 15, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
Former Property Manager Not Liable for Subsequent InjuryThe court emphasized that "whether a party owes a duty to another party is a question of law for the court to decide, not the fact finder."
By Louis F. Locascio
6 minute read
March 14, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
Special Section: Employment LawIn this special section, read about restrictive covenants, workplace cannabis policies, technology policies, and more.
By New Jersey Law Journal
2 minute read
March 13, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
Modern Updates for Your Employee Handbook in 2023A handbook is of little value if it is not regularly updated to comply with changes in the law or the ever-evolving world. In addition to standard employee policies, employers should consider including the following to reflect the current state of the workplace.
By Melissa A. Salimbene and Lindsay A. Dischley
8 minute read
March 13, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal
Risks of Laissez-Faire Technology Policies in the Post-Pandemic WorldMany employers do not address the issue of nonexempt employees responding to work emails or taking work calls on their smart devices.
By John V. Kelly III
6 minute read
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
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