Michael Holecek

Michael Holecek

April 12, 2022 | National Law Journal

The FTC's Foray Into Worker Classification Is Misguided and Unlawful

Not only would regulating employee classification exceed the FTC's congressionally delegated authority—beyond that, it's simply bad policy.

By By Michael Holecek, Andrew Kilberg and Logan Billman

7 minute read

July 26, 2021 | National Law Journal

Walsh's Wrong Turn: The Labor Department's Misguided Revitalization of the 'Integral' Factor

The fact that an independent contractor is "important" does not make him or her an employee.

By Michael Holecek and Andrew Kilberg

6 minute read

April 03, 2020 | The Recorder

Gig-Worker Classification in the Age of COVID-19

Gig workers, like other Americans, are feeling the strain of the COVID-19 health crisis and economic slowdown, and gig-economy companies should do all they can to help the workers through these trying times.

By Joshua S. Lipshutz and Michael Holecek

5 minute read

February 27, 2019 | National Law Journal

The Criminal Defense Bar Wants Access to Your Emails

Imagine if being a crime victim meant the perpetrator could suddenly access all of your private electronic data.

By Joshua Lipshutz and Michael Holecek

5 minute read