Michael Weber

July 17, 2008 | New York Law Journal

A. Michael Weber, a senior partner at Littler Mendelson, writes that with the uncertainty regarding the enforceability of arbitration agreements resolved by the Supreme Court, the next generation of arbitration agreement programs is set to emerge. Before implementing such a program, however, employers are encouraged to consider both the advantages and disadvantages of mandatory arbitration carefully. Also in this issue of GC New York, "The Unhappy Buyer" and "Beyond Piecemeal."

By A. Michael Weber

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July 17, 2008 | Law.com

With the uncertainty regarding the enforceability of arbitration agreements resolved by the Supreme Court, the next generation of arbitration agreement programs is set to emerge. Before implementing such a program, however, employers are encouraged to consider both the advantages and disadvantages of mandatory arbitration carefully.

By A. Michael Weber

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March 23, 2009 | New York Law Journal

A. Michael Weber, a shareholder of Littler Mendelson, reviews the steps an employer considering a reduction in work force must take to ensure that the savings are not outweighed by the costs of potential litigation, including articulating legitimate business reasons and selecting employees for the RIF, evaluating the list of selected employees with an eye on disparate impact, complying with the federal and state WARN statutes, reviewing the release form and establishing security protocols to protect not only the company's information and property, but the remaining employees.

By A. Michael Weber

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October 16, 2008 | Corporate Counsel

When faced with a class action, an employer must do two things: Perform due diligence to isolate the truth or falsity of allegations made in the lawsuit and prepare a defense to the class claims. Interviewing members of the putative class accomplishes both these goals. When parties and counsel prepare to reach out to putative class members, there are certain parameters that they must observe. Attorney A. Michael Weber discusses those parameters.

By A. Michael Weber

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