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June 24, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Bar Report — June 24, 2024

The NJSBA's weekly report.

By New Jersey State Bar Association

6 minute read

June 21, 2024 | Law.com

From Big Law or In-House: Who's the Best Hire for Your Legal Department?

"The optimal candidate should have core skills and competencies to perform the legal function, and often also has experience in both realms," writes Kathleen Mon of Whistler Partners.

By Kathleen Mon

6 minute read

June 21, 2024 | The Recorder

AI Can't Be an Inventor, but Can It Be a Patent Killer?

"While AI speeds innovation and broadens knowledge, part of its legacy may be to narrow the scope of patentable invention," writes Michael K. Friedland of Friedland Cianfrani.

By Michael K. Friedland

10 minute read

June 21, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

On the Move and After Hours: Javerbaum Wurgaft; Porter Thomas; Riker Danzig; Capehart Scatchard; Trenk Isabel

Javerbaum Wurgaft announces a merger; Trenk Isabel welcomes summer associates; and more moves.

By Donovan Swift

7 minute read

June 20, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Employment and Labor Law Special Section 2024

This year's Employment and Labor Law Special Section covers firearms in the workplace, Title VII discrimination, wrongful termination litigation, and offers two perspectives on the FTC's ban on noncompetes.

By Texas Lawyer

2 minute read

June 20, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

The FTC's Noncompete Ban: Don't Put the Cart Before the Horse

"There is vast uncertainty as to whether the ban will actually go into effect," writes Darren Braun.

By Darren Braun

5 minute read

June 20, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Top Termination Mistakes Employers Make

"It is said a picture is worth a thousand words, and nowhere is that truer than in employment litigation," writes G. Scott Fiddler of Jackson Walker.

By G. Scott Fiddler

7 minute read

June 20, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Proving Discrimination in Title VII Cases: The New World for Employers in the Wake of 'Muldrow'

"The challenge to employers in the wake of the 'Muldrow' and 'Hamilton' decisions will be in determining when any particular employment decision is adverse and causes sufficient harm to constitute a Title VII violation," writes Lionel M Schooler of Jackson Walker.

By Lionel M Schooler

9 minute read

June 20, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Preserving Confidentiality: Strategies for Employers Amid the FTC Ban on Noncompetes

"Given national trends hostile to noncompete agreements, this is a good time for employers to review how, and if, they are taking the steps necessary to protect their businesses," writes Stephen Irving of Peckar & Abramson.

By Stephen Irving

8 minute read

June 20, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Firearms in Texas: What Employers Need to Know

"Firearms are a reality that Texas employers should not ignore, but there are steps they can take to help ensure a safer workplace," write Stephen Roppolo and Brett Holubeck of Fisher & Phillips.

By Stephen Roppolo and Brett Holubeck

6 minute read