Marlisse Silver Sweeney

February 09, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

Calling all company directors. You could be considered “specified employees” under the Internal Revenue Code, a label that has major ramifications for deferred compensation.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

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February 09, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

Often touted as the primary productivity-suckers of Corporate America, meetings don't have to be a waste of time.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

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February 08, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

Employee terminations are inevitable. Here are some tips on how to minimize liability when firing employees.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

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February 05, 2016 | Law.com

In a Jan. 12 ruling, U.S. District Judge William Johnson in Albuquerque dismissed a suit brought by an ex-employee of Tractor Supply Co., who alleged the company unlawfully discriminated against him based on his lawful use of medical marijuana.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

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February 05, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

The programs are aimed specifically at millennials, who carry an average of $29,000 of student debt—for a total of $1.3 trillion countrywide. Experts say these incentives are more enticing to 24-year-olds than 401(k)s.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

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February 04, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

The office cry. It's as routine an occurrence in law as after-work drinks. And it's something that lawyer-turned-therapist Will Meyerhofer can empathize with when he meets his clients, a niche of anxious and depressed corporate lawyers.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

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February 04, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

Many employers put new hires through a probationary period. Is that a good idea? One practitioner says it's time to reconsider.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

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February 03, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

With springtime comes a new source of anxiety for employers: H-1B filing season. Here's what you need to know when it comes to the very coveted category of visas for foreign nationals working in “specialty occupations.”

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

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February 03, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

With the end of China's one-child policy late last year, there could be a jump in pregnant or nursing employees come springtime.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

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February 02, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigations were down significantly last year, with the U.S. Department of Justice settling with only two companies and collecting just $24.2 million.

By Marlisse Silver Sweeney

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