Paul P Rooney

Paul P Rooney

June 08, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Over-Reach Could Jeopardize Noncompetition Covenants

Despite backlash against covenants not to compete, some employers have continued to include provisions that increase their power over their employees. Employers should carefully consider whether including such provisions is worth the risk they pose to enforceability of the covenant.

By Paul P. Rooney

6 minute read

November 30, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Overtime Lawsuits by Attorneys Who Perform 'Document Review'

Paul P. Rooney writes that although a recent decision allowing an overtime pay claim by an attorney who engaged in document review to proceed to discovery raises the risks to law firms that use such attorneys, firms can still mitigate their legal risk from such claims.

By Paul P. Rooney

12 minute read

November 29, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Overtime Lawsuits by Attorneys Who Perform 'Document Review'

Paul P. Rooney writes that although a recent decision allowing an overtime pay claim by an attorney who engaged in document review to proceed to discovery raises the risks to law firms that use such attorneys, firms can still mitigate their legal risk from such claims.

By Paul P. Rooney

12 minute read