Michael Reed

January 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of the recent amendments to New York legislation that further strengthen the restrictions on non-disclosure provisions in settlement agreements for discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims. The article includes a look at the impact on New York employers.

By Robert Quackenboss and Michael Reed

5 minute read

September 19, 2023 | New York Law Journal

What happens when an employer files a lawsuit seeking substantial damages from an employee who complains about a wage and hour violation? Is that protected speech? Or is it prohibited retaliation? A recent decision in a case filed against Robert De Niro and his company Canal Productions sheds light on what is considered retaliation in the context of an employment matter.

By Michael Reed

8 minute read

April 13, 2023 | New York Law Journal

This article surveys the context and history of personal jurisdiction in collective actions and outlines the current landscape of how courts assess personal jurisdiction in collective actions.

By Michael Reed and Scott Wenzel

7 minute read