August 18, 2014 | Corporate Counsel
NJ Joins Growing Movement to 'Ban the Box' for HiringMore states and cities are "banning the box," which prevents companies from asking job seekers to indicate whether they've ever been convicted of a crime.
By Rebekah Mintzer
3 minute read
August 15, 2014 | Corporate Counsel
Employer Credit Checks Create Growing Litigation RiskThe Fair Credit Reporting Act is now fodder for class action lawsuits targeting employers that use credit reports in the hiring process.
By Rebekah Mintzer
5 minute read
August 14, 2014 | Corporate Counsel
A Busy NLRB: 4 Key Developments in the Past YearA lot has happened at the National Labor Relations Board over the last 12 months, and some big developments point to what's ahead for employers.
By Rebekah Mintzer
5 minute read
August 13, 2014 | Corporate Counsel
Contract Issues for OEMs and Channel PartnersTo get products to consumers, original equipment manufacturers have to work with many partners, creating piles of contracts that need to be managed effectively.
By Rebekah Mintzer
4 minute read
August 12, 2014 | Corporate Counsel
In M&A Work, Big Gains for Second-Largest FirmsAfter some quiet years, the mergers and acquisitions market is growing, but it's not necessarily the biggest law firms reaping the rewards as outside counsel.
By Rebekah Mintzer
4 minute read
August 11, 2014 | Corporate Counsel
Don't Panic: Workplace Worries Over Ebola VirusThe Ebola threat in U.S. workplaces remains low, but companies will do no harm in making sure they have policies that keep the office healthy and safe.
By Rebekah Mintzer
4 minute read
August 08, 2014 | Corporate Counsel
Global Anticorruption Efforts Aimed at Financial ServicesFinancial service companies need to prepare for more antibribery and anticorruption legislation, and increased enforcement around the world.
By Rebekah Mintzer
5 minute read
August 07, 2014 | Corporate Counsel
As the Workforce Ages, Discrimination Dangers IncreaseHaving a larger percentage of older people in the U.S. workforce brings myriad advantages, but also some additional risks for employers.
By Rebekah Mintzer
4 minute read
August 07, 2014 | New Jersey Law Journal
FCPA Enforcement Evolving at Home and AbroadForeign Corrupt Practices Act reports from Mayer Brown and Gibson Dunn show plenty of new case law and developments in FCPA enforcement in the first half of 2014.
By Rebekah Mintzer
4 minute read
August 06, 2014 | Corporate Counsel
Labor Disputes Hit Low Notes at Met OperaUsually the drama at the Metropolitan Opera in New York takes place on stage, but offstage labor conflicts are overshadowing the operas themselves.
By Rebekah Mintzer
4 minute read
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