Jonathan Crotty

November 23, 2020 | Law.com

Three recent federal appeals court rulings have practical lessons for employers in the Fourth Circuit. The opinions involve retaliation and disability claims, which can be particularly risky and expensive. But there are steps employers can take to better protect themselves.

By Jonathan Crotty and Olabisi Ofunniyin

6 minute read

May 06, 2020 | Law.com

These rulings contain significant holdings for the commercial real estate industry specifically and employers generally.

By Morgan Rogers, Jonathan Crotty and Alli Davidson

7 minute read

November 06, 2019 | Law.com

Can a business face a class action lawsuit when it has violated a law but may not have actually harmed anyone? And how do you measure whether racial harassment was severe enough for an employer to be liable for creating a hostile work environment?

By Jonathan Crotty, Melanie Dubis and Robert Osborne

9 minute read

September 09, 2019 | Law.com

The Fourth Circuit rulings have implications for employers, law enforcement agencies, and really anyone who uses the internet. Those implications are especially important in light of the #MeToo movement and "this brave new world of digital technology," as one of the Fourth Circuit judges put it.

By Melanie Dubis and Jonathan Crotty

7 minute read