Alexander W Leonard

Alexander W Leonard

September 23, 2024 | New York Law Journal

AI Hiring Poses Discrimination Risk; A Cautionary Tale

A recent decision from a federal court in California shows that employers need to be careful to avoid potential discriminatory impact if they use AI in employment decisions. EEOC and local lawmakers, including NYC, are also taking steps to ensure that the adoption of this emerging technology is compliant with anti-discrimination laws.

By Matthew C. Daly and Alexander W. Leonard

9 minute read

March 22, 2017 | New York Law Journal

'Cheeks v. Freeport Pancake House': A Full Stack of Approval Decisions 18 Months In

Glenn S. Grindlinger and Alexander W. Leonard discuss wage and hour settlement terms that generally will and will not be approved by courts in the Second Circuit.

By Glenn S. Grindlinger and Alexander W. Leonard

21 minute read

February 29, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Courts Shy Away From Treble Damages in Wage, Hour Suits

Glenn S. Grindlinger and Alexander W. Leonard of Fox Rothschild write: While much remains to be seen as to how a split among the lower court judges will be resolved over the next few years, and/or if an appellate court will weigh in on the subject, as of now it is clear that a multitude of judges reject treble damages for wage and hour violations in New York.

By Glenn S. Grindlinger and Alexander W. Leonard

13 minute read


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