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Jennifer Williams

Jennifer Williams

April 06, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

In the Outcry of Hamilton's 'Non-White' Casting Call, Lessons Emerge for Employers

Producers of the hip-hop musical turned off some potential fans last week by posting an open casting call for “non-white” actors.

By Jennifer Williams

8 minute read

April 05, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

Survey: Most Execs Think Good Ethics Pays Off

Are ethical companies more profitable? Many executives and compliance professionals seem to think so, judging by the results of a new survey conducted by the Ethisphere Institute, an organization that advances corporate ethical standards.

By Jennifer Williams

4 minute read

March 31, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

California Court Finds 'Browsewrap' Agreement Unenforceable

So-called browsewrap agreements are common on e-commerce websites. But until recently, no state appeals court in California, an epicenter for consumer litigation, had weighed in on what it takes to make such agreements enforceable.

By Jennifer Williams

10 minute read

March 30, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

Nonprofits Ask Copyright Office to Reform DMCA Takedown Procedures

At the end of 2015, the U.S. Copyright Office announced that it would take comments to determine the effectiveness of the safe harbor provisions in the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

By Jennifer Williams

6 minute read

March 14, 2011 | National Law Journal

Food safety bill passes, but many questions remain

FDA rulemaking will fill in the gaps about what is required in three broad categories: preventative measures; detection and response measures; and imported foods.

By Kristin Eads, Steven Toeniskoetter and Jennifer Williams Zwagerman

8 minute read

May 09, 2012 | Daily Business Review

Unpaid interns should receive benefit, not the employer

Attorney Jennifer Williams says use of unpaid internships poses risks to employers if those workers are misclassified. Employers need to reevaluate their intern programs to make sure they don't violate the Fair Labor Standards Act.

By Jennifer Williams

5 minute read